Son Bina Heads Toward Her First-Ever Neostar Victory
Trot singer Son Bina is inching closer to her first major recognition. As of midnight on July 5, she leads the 2025 Netizen Awards in the competitive ‘Neostar Award’ category with 3,430 votes (31.1%). She is currently ahead of fellow contestant Kim Jihoon, who has 3,280 votes (29.7%).
A Personal and Professional Milestone
This leaderboard moment signifies more than just a numbers game for Son Bina. It’s her first time challenging for the number one spot since joining the Netizen Awards. The result reflects her steadily growing fandom and recognition in the trot music scene—a genre similar to country or folk music with deep emotional melodies unique to Korea.
A Close Race in a Star-Studded Field
While the top two are in a tight race, the third-place contestant Min Soohyun trails significantly with 1,154 votes (10.5%), creating a two-player showdown between Son Bina and Kim Jihoon. However, with only 150 votes separating first and second place, even a few hours could shift the outcome dramatically.
The Neostar Award category includes numerous rising stars like Jinwook, Kim Jungyeon, Yoo Chaehun, Austin Kim, Choir Gil, and Kim Yongbin, indicating that the competition is still wide open.
All Eyes on the Final Countdown
With about 25 days of voting left, the next few weeks will be crucial for Son Bina. To secure her first-ever win, an even stronger rally from her fans is needed. It’s not just a trophy she’s after—it’s a defining moment in her career.
As they say in the K-pop and trot world: “The fans’ fingertips decide the crown.” The final chapter of this trotting tale is yet to be written.
