Fan Power Surges as Hwang Young-woong Races Ahead
Hwang Young-woong is currently sweeping the July Netizen Awards in the Best Male Singer category. As of July 15 at 5:31 p.m., Hwang had secured a staggering 42,603 votes, capturing 39.2% of the total and putting him more than 30,000 votes ahead of the second-place nominee.
Close Battle for Second Place
While Hwang seems to be running away with the lead, the race for second place remains tight. Park Ji-hyun (12.0%) and Son Tae-jin (11.4%) are separated by just a few hundred votes. Enok (8.2%), Jinwon (6.4%), and Jang Minho (6.1%) are also actively competing for positions in the mid-tier rankings.
Lower Rankings See Familiar Faces
Vocalists such as Hong Isaac, Park Chang-geun, and Jeong Dong-won are in the 7th to 9th positions with vote percentages around 3–4%. Seasoned names like Park Seo-jin, Seo Young-taek, An Seong-hoon, Youngtak, Kang Hyung-ho, and Lee Chan-won are farther down the list, with fan participation expected to play a critical role in their rise.
Can Hwang Young-woong Repeat His Winning Streak?
Last month, Hwang Young-woong claimed five awards at the Netizen Awards, proving his widespread popularity and strong fanbase. He’s once again setting the pace this month, showing no signs of slowing down.
The Race Isn’t Over Yet
Although Hwang is dominating the charts for now, the final results are still up in the air. With the voting period still open, strong mobilization from dedicated fan groups could shake up the rankings—particularly in the closely contested battle for second place.
The Netizen Awards serve as a barometer for public sentiment in Korea’s music scene, and the endgame will likely see some dramatic shifts in rankings. One thing is clear: every vote counts until the very last moment.
