The Final Weekend Could Flip Everything
It’s a K-pop battlefield out there. As of July 24, the 2025 July Netizen Awards are unveiling a fierce standoff between those clinging to the top and those plotting a last-minute upset. Some top fandoms are showing signs of fatigue, but middle-tier fanbases aren’t giving up—seeing this weekend as the final chance to shake the scoreboard.
Translation? If you’re not voting like it’s your full-time job, your fave could tumble.
All Eyes on Hwang Young Woong
In the Best Male Singer category, trot sensation Hwang Young Woong is charging toward 100,000 votes, currently closing in on the 70K club. Hot on his heels are Park Ji Hyun in second place and Son Tae Jin in third. The trio has become the ultimate showdown of vocals, visuals, and very loyal fans.
Category Leaders: From Ballads to Big Screens
Here’s where the current frontrunners stand, as of July 24 at 12:22 AM:
- Best Female Singer: Rising trot diva Jung Seo Joo
- Album of the Month: Hwang Young Woong – ‘Knit Sweater’
- Best Group: Forte di Quattro
- Neo Star Award: Liberante’s Kim Ji Hoon
- Best Actor: Byun Woo Seok
- Best Actress: Kim Hye Yoon
- Top Drama: tvN’s ‘Carry Sunjae on My Back‘
- Classic Drama of the Month: tvN’s ‘Secret Royal Inspector & Joy‘
- Film of the Month: ‘The Girl on a Bulldozer‘
All Hail the Kings and Queens
From advertising to overall fandom power, Hwang Young Woong proves he’s everywhere:
- Fanbook Award: Hwang Young Woong
- CF Model Award: Hwang Young Woong
- Grand Prix (Net Grand Final): Hwang Young Woong
Other category leaders include:
- Big Star Award: The legendary Cho Yong Pil
- Prestige Actor Award: Jung Young Joo
- TV Personality Award: Son Tae Jin
- Info-Ed Show Award: TV Chosun’s ‘Trot All-Star Wednesday Night‘
- Sports Star: Basketball standout Heo Woong
- Pro Baseball Award: Lotte Giants
- Corporate Star: Samsung Electronics
- Business Leader of the Month: Chairman Lee Jae Yong
Final Thoughts: Hold Steady or Be Overtaken
With fanbases working overtime and rankings tightening, this voting period isn’t just about trophies—it’s about legacy. Will the favorites hold on, or will dark horses pull a chart-smashing surprise? Come Monday, we’ll know whose fans outlasted the chaos.
Until then, K-pop stans, may your Wi-Fi stay strong and your voting fingers steady.
