Kazuha’s Rise in a Trot-Heavy Arena
As of 4:32 p.m. on August 18, the Netizen Awards for Female Singer is being led—unsurprisingly—by trot singers. But Kazuha of LE SSERAFIM is shaking things up with an unexpected, yet powerful showing in the polls. Currently fourth in the ranking, she’s carved out a solid 9.2% of the total vote with 6,686 votes—and she’s not done yet.
Dominated by Trot—but Not for Long?
The leaderboard tells the story: Jeong Seo-joo leads with 24,854 votes (34.2%), followed by My Jin (14,085 votes, 19.4%) and Bin Ye-seo (12,149 votes, 16.7%). Amid this trot dominance, Kazuha is holding her ground as the top-ranking K-pop idol on the list.
The 10K Vote Club—And What It Symbolizes
What’s truly got fans buzzing is Kazuha’s potential to join the ’10K Club’—a symbolic threshold for idol singers in a category traditionally ruled by trot vocalists. If she crosses that line, she’ll be the first idol singer to do so in the Netizen Awards Female Singer division. “This feels like more than just a poll—it’s a statement,” one fan posted online.
Why This Moment Matters
The Netizen Awards usually lean heavily toward trot—a genre of nostalgic Korean pop that’s wildly popular among older audiences. Kazuha’s rise signals something deeper: the generational and stylistic shift unfolding in real time. If she enters the top three, it could mark a turning point in these traditionally conservative rankings.
Whether you’re voting for trot legends or K-pop newcomers, the August edition of the Netizen Awards is proving to be more than just a popularity contest. It’s a genre clash, a cultural shift—and a leaderboard worth watching.
