A Quiet Storm Is Brewing in the Netizen Awards
As of August 15 at 2:36 PM KST, the Netizen Awards Grand Prix leaderboard is heating up. Hwang Youngwoong leads with 43,517 votes (30.8%), followed by Jung Seoju at 18,951 votes (13.4%). But all eyes are on the quietly surging third-place artist: Son Taejin, who has garnered 12,265 votes (8.7%).
Meet Son Taejin – The Genre-Bending Star
Son Taejin doesn’t play by the rules. Known for his ability to blend classical and pop music—and even dip into trot (Korea’s nostalgic folk-pop genre)—he’s become a rising force thanks to his powerful vocals and a loyal fanbase. It’s no surprise he’s climbed up the Grand Prix chart. Still, the gap with 4th place My Jin is razor-thin—just 1,400 votes separate them.
What Makes the Grand Prix Special?
The Netizen Awards’ Grand Prix isn’t just any category—it’s the “best of the best” title across singers, actors, sports stars, and more. This mega-category crowns the most broadly loved celebrity, based not just on one fandom, but their overall impact across Korea’s cultural spectrum.
Translation? Winning here means you’re more than a niche favorite—you’re mainstream royalty.
Middle Contenders Might Shake Things Up
The mid-tier section is in gridlock. Binnie Seo and Park Ji-hyun are neck and neck at 5th and 6th, separated by only 8 votes. Meanwhile, actress Kim Hyeyoon and musical actor Enok are holding steady. If their supporters mobilize, the top rankings could get a serious reshuffle.
With voting still open, nothing’s set in stone. As momentum builds, Son Taejin could pull off a dark horse surprise and climb even higher.
Final Stretch: Can Son Taejin Go All the Way?
As Korea’s most eclectic stars battle for cross-genre supremacy, Son Taejin’s versatility and passionate fandom could make him the one to watch. Will he crack the top two—or even clinch the crown?
Stay tuned. In the Netizen Awards, anything can happen.
