Park Jihu’s First Steps into the Spotlight
Singer Park Jihu has officially entered the race in the October Netizen Awards, making his debut in the Male Singer category. His arrival may be under the radar, but fans and insiders alike are already sizing up his potential for a surprise breakthrough.
Current Standing: Humble, But Watch This Space
As of midnight on October 6, Park Jihu had earned 34 votes, placing him at 19th with just 0.1% of the vote share. Leading the pack are established names like Hwang Youngwoong (12,481 votes, 36.3%), Son Bina (3,690 votes, 10.7%), and Son Taejin (3,216 votes, 9.3%). In other words, it’s a heavyweight fan war at the top—but every underdog has its day.
New Face, New Opportunity
Though he’s low in the rankings now, Park’s mere inclusion in the lineup is worth noting. This month’s roster is packed with the crème de la crème of Korean male vocalists. Simply making the list signals that his name is gathering buzz.
A representative from the Netizen Awards commented, “Since it’s a fan-powered platform, a concentrated fandom push could easily launch a contestant into the mid-tier or even higher in no time.” Translation? One viral fan campaign could flip the script.
The Power of Fans—and Time
Fans have until October 31 to cast their votes, with each person allowed six votes per day (one every four hours). That gives Park Jihu’s growing fandom more than enough wiggle room to turn his quiet October debut into a loud and proud success story.
Is this the calm before the Park Jihu storm? October just might hold a plot twist.
