Award Show Enters High-Stakes Final Stretch
As of April 23, 2025, the April edition of the Netizen Awards has entered its climactic final week. With just seven days to go, anticipation is skyrocketing — and so are the surprises.
Unpredictable Voting Trends Shake Up the Rankings
Early on, candidates with strong, loyal fandoms dominated the polls. But momentum has shifted. Surprisingly, once-dominant contenders have tumbled, even dropping from first to fourth place overnight. Meanwhile, under-the-radar nominees are emerging as serious threats.
“Balance voters,” who aren’t tied to any specific fanbase, appear to be swaying the results. Instead of supporting their personal favorites, these voters seem motivated to disrupt the expected order, fueling a scenario where anything could happen.
Fanbases Mobilize for a Final Push
K-pop-style fan strategies are in full swing. Online communities, fan cafes, and social media channels are flooded with calls to action. With the standings hanging by a thread and voter volatility at an all-time high, final-day surges could shape the outcome.
Fierce Competition in Female Acting Category
The competition for Best Actress is iced-over tight. Girls’ Generation’s Yoona is holding fifth place, with close contenders like Hwang Jungeum, Shin Hyesun, and Kim Jiwon pushing into the “2000-vote club.” The gap between fifth and eighth place? A mere 0.3 percentage points.
Current Leaders Across Categories [As of April 23, 12:09 a.m.]
- Best Male Artist: Hwang Young-woong
- Best Female Artist: Jung Seojoo
- Album of the Year: Hwang Young-woong – “By Your Side”
- Best Group: Fortena
- Best Rising Artist: Fortena’s Austin Kim
- Best Actor: Byun Woo-seok
- Best Actress: Jung Soobin
- Best Film: The Girl on a Bulldozer
- Best K-drama: tvN’s Lift Me Up, Sunjae
- Classic Drama Award: tvN’s Secret Royal Inspector & Joy
- Grand Star Award: Cho Yong-pil
- Best Veteran Actor: Jung Young-joo
- Best Sports Star: Heo Woong
- Best Baseball Team: KIA Tigers
- Top Celebrity: Pengsoo (Giant Peng TV)
- Top Broadcaster: Son Tae-jin
- Best Informative Show: TV Chosun’s Miss Trilang
- Best Corporation: Samsung Electronics
- Top Business Leader: Lee Jae-yong, Chairman of Samsung Electronics
- Fanbook Award: Hwang Young-woong
- Best CF Model: Hwang Young-woong
- Net Grand Prize (Overall Champion): Hwang Young-woong
Final Thoughts
As the 2025 Netizen Awards approach their dramatic finish, one thing is certain: no trophy is safe. With so many categories, candidates, and shifting motivations, the real story begins now. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or an intrigued observer, stay tuned—it’s going to be a thrilling week.
