Fan Wars in Full Swing as Voting Intensifies
The April edition of the Netizen Awards has reached its second week, and competition is fiercer than ever. As fan votes pour in, the leaderboards across all categories are constantly shifting. Weekend voting spikes—driven by passionate fanbases—have added even more unpredictability to the rankings.
Mid-tier contenders are now challenging top spots, while dark horses are quickly climbing the ladder. Among them, K-pop rookie Son Bina has gained major attention as a breakout favorite for the Neo Star Award, inching close to 2,000 votes early in the month—an incredibly swift rise compared to her 3,340 votes during all of March.
All Eyes on the 10K Club
With impressive momentum, fans are wondering: Can Son Bina break into the coveted 10,000 vote club? If her current trajectory holds, she may become one of April’s biggest surprises. The emotional ride for her supporters isn’t over yet—and their determination is palpable, with chatter like “We can’t relax for a second” spreading through fan communities.
April 7: Who’s Leading the Pack?
As of April 7 at 12:15 a.m. KST, here are the current leaders across various Netizen Award categories:
- Top Male Singer: 1st – Hwang Youngwoong, 2nd – Park Jihyun
- Top Female Singer: 1st – Jung Seojoo, 2nd – Binnie Seoh
- Album of the Year: 1st – Hwang Youngwoong, “By Your Side”; 2nd – Jung Seojoo, “Waiting Means Nothing”
- Best Group: 1st – Fortena, 2nd – Forte di Quattro
- Neo Star Award: 1st – Fortena’s Austin Kim, 2nd – Liberante’s Kim Jihoon
- Best Actor: 1st – Byun Wooseok, 2nd – Rowoon
- Best Actress: 1st – Jung Subin, 2nd – Kim Hyeyoon
- Best Film: 1st – The Girl on a Bulldozer, 2nd – 20th Century Girl
- Best Drama: 1st – tvN’s Lovely Runner, 2nd – MBC’s Motel California
- Best Classic Drama: 1st – tvN’s Inspector and Joy, 2nd – JTBC’s King the Land
- Grand Celebrity: 1st – Cho Yongpil, 2nd – Kim Wansun
- Grand Actor: 1st – Jung Youngjoo, 2nd – Jo Hancheol
- Sports Star: 1st – Heo Woong, 2nd – An Seyoung
- Top Baseball Team: 1st – KIA Tigers, 2nd – Lotte Giants
- Top Celeb Creator: 1st – Giant PengTV (Pengsoo), 2nd – Pani Bottle
- Broadcast Personality: 1st – Son Taejin, 2nd – Kian84
- Best Educational Program: 1st – TV Chosun’s Miss Trot 3, 2nd – MBN’s Burning Roses
- Top Corporation: 1st – Samsung Electronics, 2nd – Hyundai Motor Group
- Top Business Figure: 1st – Lee Jae-yong, 2nd – Chung Eui-sun
- Fanbook Leader: 1st – Hwang Youngwoong, 2nd – Jung Seojoo
- CF Model: 1st – Hwang Youngwoong, 2nd – Jung Seojoo
- Net Grand Prix: 1st – Hwang Youngwoong, 2nd – Jung Seojoo
Final Stretch Packed with Surprises
With weeks left in April, fans are bracing for even more thrills—and perhaps more upsets. One thing is clear: in the Netizen Awards, every click counts. Whether you’re backing a longtime favorite or supporting a fresh face like Son Bina, your vote could help crown the next digital star.
Stay tuned—this race is just getting started.
