Cho Yongpil Tops the Charts Again
The king is still king. As of 6:41 p.m. on August 22, legendary singer Cho Yongpil is dominating Korea’s August Netizen Awards in the Daesang (Grand Star) category, holding steady at 31.6% of the votes. That’s 2,997 fans casting their support — a comfortable lead of nearly 1,000 votes over the artist in second place.
A Career That Defies Generations
Cho Yongpil’s decades-long run at the top isn’t just nostalgia — it’s proof of the enduring power of timeless hits and a cross-generational fanbase. From his 1980s classics to more recent tracks like “Bounce,” the veteran artist remains a cultural icon who well earns his moniker as the “Gawang,” or song king.
Kim Wansun Stays in the Game
Tailing behind in second place is Kim Wansun with 2,050 votes (21.6%). Her signature flair and retro-pop charm keep her well-loved and within striking distance — though it’ll take a strong surge of support in the final leg of the contest to close the gap with Cho.
Who’s Taking the Bronze — Kim Kyungho or Lee Sunhee?
It’s a neck-and-neck race for third between rock powerhouse Kim Kyungho and ballad queen Lee Sunhee. With just 7 votes separating their tallies (Kim at 1,341 and Lee at 1,334), their passionate fanbases are holding nothing back. This one could flip any minute.
Veterans Hold Their Ground
Singers Na Hoon-a (586 votes) and Namjin (571 votes) are comfortably mid-tier, followed by Kim Jongseo, Shin Seunghun, and others rounding out the lower rankings.
Surprisingly, big names like Seo Taiji, Lee Seung-hwan, Lee Mija, and Kim Yeonja are seeing lower-than-expected support — proving this isn’t just a fame contest, but a test of current fan mobilization.
The Final Push
The race isn’t over yet — we’re in the final innings. If Kim Wansun’s fans rally, or the Lee Sunhee–Kim Kyungho showdown intensifies, we might just see a last-minute upset. But for now, Cho Yongpil reigns supreme.
So, who will grab the Grand Star title for August? One thing’s for sure — Korean legends aren’t going anywhere.
