Fan-Favorite Stars Return for the July 2025 Netizen Awards
The stage is set for the 2025 Netizen Awards to return this July, and anticipation is reaching new heights as beloved stars make powerful comebacks. From July 1 to 31, fans around the world will have a chance to vote for their favorites across multiple categories, and this month’s newcomers have already stirred major buzz.
‘Comeback’ and ‘Rediscovery’ Lead This Month’s Theme
This July, the Netizen Awards spotlight two big themes: stellar comebacks and the rediscovery of hidden gems. After periods of silence, top stars are making long-awaited returns, while overlooked talents and productions are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
All Eyes on the Superstar Lineup
Excitement is especially high with the addition of new nominees: SUGA of BTS, Kazuha of LE SSERAFIM, rising actor Jung Joonwon, and fan-favorite actress Jo Yi-hyun are entering the competition this month, capturing attention across K-pop, film, and K-drama fandoms.
These power players bring more than star power—they are set to radically alter the course of the awards. Their influence promises to reshape the rankings and heat up competition across categories.
Fierce Competition Heats Up
In the Best Male and Female Artist categories, returnees like SUGA and Kazuha are making a splash, shaking up previously stable rankings. Combining a strong fan base, mass appeal, and recent buzz, these contenders are expected to drive intense votes and debates all month long.
Rising Actors Take the Spotlight
In the drama and film categories, young talents like Jung Joonwon and Jo Yi-hyun are leading the pack, especially in OTT (Over-The-Top) original content. As viewer preferences continue to shift toward streaming platforms, these fresh faces are making an impression with both critics and fandoms.
One entertainment insider noted, “The competition is no longer just about popularity—it’s about presence, performance, and public engagement.”
Full Lineup of July Award Nominees
- Best Male Artist: BTS SUGA
- Best Female Artist: Kazuha (LE SSERAFIM)
- Best Actor: So Ji Sub, Jung Joonwon
- Best Actress: Jo Yi-hyun
- Best Group: ENHYPEN
- New Star Award: Choon Gill
- Album of the Year: Park Ji-hyun, Bin Ye-suh, Enoch, aespa, Jannabi, Jung Seo-joo, Hong Isaac, Hwang Young-woong
- Drama of the Year: Squid Game Season 3 (Netflix), tvN’s Gyunwoo and Seonnyeo, KBS2’s Stolen First Night, SBS’s Our Movie
- Film of the Year: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Shinmyeong, City of Evil, Hi-Five
- Celebrity of the Year: BLACKPINK, Jung Seo-joo
Your Vote Creates a Star
The 2025 Netizen Awards will run throughout July without a predetermined outcome. As organizers put it, “Your vote can shape the star of the summer.” Whether you’re team “comeback king” or rooting for an underdog, every vote brings your favorite that much closer to the top.
