Fan Power Drives Unpredictable Shifts in Rankings
On May 6, the May edition of the Netizen Awards reached a new level of intensity as fan communities pushed their favorite stars in an all-out voting war. With the competition heading into its mid-to-late stages, the leaderboard is seeing dramatic shifts.
May 5 saw a sudden voting surge that reshuffled the rankings. Surprisingly, some previous frontrunners fell behind, while unexpected challenges have emerged from the mid-tier ranks. Fans are now leveraging strategies like ‘relay voting’ and ‘mobilizing online communities’ to gain the upper hand.
ForteNA vs. Forte di Quattro: Neck-and-Neck in Group Category
Among all categories, the race for Best Group is sparking the most excitement. Crossover vocal groups ForteNA and Forte di Quattro are in a razor-thin race for first place. Given the close margin, fans are on high alert until the final tally at the end of the month.
Strategic Voting Is Key to Victory
With days left, the key question is: who’s the next game-changer? Fans aren’t just watching the rankings—they’re calculating when and how their supported artists might surge. Only those who vote with precision and persistence will lead their favorites to the throne.
“It’s not just about passion. It’s about timing, organization, and unity,” one voter shared in an online forum. “We’re treating this like a championship final!”
Top Contenders Across Categories [As of May 6, 12:15 AM]
- Best Male Singer: 1st – Hwang Youngwoong, 2nd – Park Jihyun
- Best Female Singer: 1st – Jung Seojo, 2nd – Bin Yeseo
- Album of the Year: 1st – Hwang Youngwoong “On Your Side”, 2nd – Jung Seojo “Waiting Means Nothing”
- Best Group: 1st – ForteNA, 2nd – Forte di Quattro
- Best New Star: 1st – Austin Kim (ForteNA), 2nd – Kim Jihoon (Liberante)
- Best Actor: 1st – Byun Wooseok, 2nd – Rowoon
- Best Actress: 1st – Hyeri, 2nd – Kim Hyeyoon
- Best Film: 1st – “The Girl on a Bulldozer”, 2nd – “20th Century Girl”
- Best Drama: 1st – “Battle of Good”, U+MobileTV; 2nd – “Run Away with Sunjae,” tvN
- Classic Drama Award: 1st – “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy,” tvN; 2nd – “King the Land,” JTBC
- Superstar Award: 1st – Cho Yongpil, 2nd – Kim Wansun
- Best Actor (Lifetime): 1st – Jo Hancheol, 2nd – Jung Youngjoo
- Sports Star: 1st – Heo Woong, 2nd – An Seyoung
- Best Baseball Team: 1st – Lotte Giants, 2nd – KIA Tigers
- Celebrity of the Year: 1st – Giant PengTV (Pengsoo), 2nd – Pani Bottle
- Broadcasting Star: 1st – Son Taejin, 2nd – Kian84
- Culture Program: 1st – TV Chosun “Trot All-Star Wednesday Night”, 2nd – MBN “Burning Rose Squad”
- Top Company: 1st – Samsung Electronics, 2nd – Lotte
- Top CEO: 1st – Lee Jae-yong, 2nd – Shin Dong-bin
- Fanbook Award: 1st – Hwang Youngwoong, 2nd – Jung Seojo
- CF Model: 1st – Hwang Youngwoong, 2nd – Jung Seojo
- Grand Prix (Overall Champion): 1st – Hwang Youngwoong, 2nd – Jung Seojo
With fans growing more strategic and dedicated each day, May’s Netizen Awards could deliver some major surprises by month’s end. Stay tuned for more twists as the competition continues.
