The Votes Are In—Almost
The September edition of the Netizen Awards is heating up, and the Male Singer category is where it’s all going down. As of early morning on the 17th, Hwang Youngwoong has pulled ahead with an impressive 45,860 votes—snagging 38.2% of the total. He’s right on the cusp of joining the coveted “50,000 Club,” and fans are rallying behind him with full force.
All Eyes on the Tense 2nd-Place Showdown
But if you’re looking for drama, look just below the top spot. Son Bina has carved out a narrow lead in second place with approximately 13,000 votes (11.0%), while Son Taejin is hot on his heels at 12,000 votes (10.1%). That’s a razor-thin 1,000-vote gap—basically one tweet or fan forum push away from flipping the leaderboard.
From Stage to Social: What’s Fueling the Rankings?
Both Son Bina and Son Taejin have been doubling down on public appearances and fan engagement. Son Bina’s consistent live performance schedule and his friendly fan-first image are clearly paying off. Meanwhile, Son Taejin is drawing in younger fans thanks to his crossover performances and variety show appearances—turning casual viewers into devoted voters.
The Fans Are Saying: ‘The Real Show is in Second Place’
Even among die-hard fans, the word on the street is that the Hwang Youngwoong win may be inevitable—but the real excitement lies in the tug-of-war for the silver medal. “All eyes are on Bina and Taejin,” one fan tweeted. “It changes every day—it’s like a K-drama subplot!”
What’s Next?
As the countdown to final results begins, all eyes are on whether Hwang Youngwoong will break 50k—and which of the two rising stars will edge out the other. One thing’s for sure: the September Netizen Awards are less about predictable wins and more about surprise comebacks.
