The Fastest Man in Trot?
If there were a speedometer for fan-voted music awards, Hwang Youngwoong would be in the red zone. As of September 20 at 12:05 PM KST, the rising trot (a traditional Korean pop genre) sensation tops the male singer category in the September Netizen Awards with a staggering 52,780 votes, capturing 38.3% of the total and leaving his competition in the dust.
Who’s in the Rearview Mirror?
While other popular singers are putting up a good fight—Son Binna with 14,991 votes (10.9%) and Son Taejin with 13,820 votes (10.0%)—Hwang’s lead is nothing short of dramatic. Fellow artists Jang Minho (10,085) and Enok (8,709) round out the top five, but none are posing a serious challenge to Hwang’s frontrunner status.
Next Stop: The ‘100K Club’?
Already a member of the so-called “50K Club,” Hwang’s soaring vote count shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, chart-watchers and fans are now wondering if he’s on track to join the upper echelon—the elusive “100K Club.” Considering his current momentum, it’s a real possibility.
The Power of Fandom
This massive vote surge wasn’t magic. It’s cold, hard fan power. Hwang’s supporter base has proven to be not only large, but also wildly unified and energized—qualities that set the tone (and the tempo) for his rise. In the world of online fan voting, this kind of synchronized enthusiasm can make or break careers. For Hwang, it’s making history.
Even Lim Youngwoong Stumbles
In a surprising twist, top-tier trot star Lim Youngwoong, who typically dominates music charts and popularity polls, came in 19th place with just 125 votes. Ouch. It seems the spotlight has shifted—for now.
What This Means for Hwang Youngwoong
Hwang’s current streak makes one thing clear: He’s not just another contestant trying to break into the scene—he’s already leading it. And with 100,000 votes on the horizon, all eyes are on how far his fandom can take him. Could this be the dawn of a new trot emperor?
Either way, he’s not slowing down anytime soon.
