Cho Yong-pil Dominates ‘Grand Star’ Category
As of 11:02 a.m. on April 11, legendary singer Cho Yong-pil holds a commanding lead in the ‘Grand Star’ category of the ongoing 2025 Netizen Awards. With 2,142 votes, he currently captures 30.6% of the total vote, underscoring not only his solid fanbase but also his enduring popularity with the general public.
Trailing behind are Kim Wan-sun, in second place with 1,474 votes (21.1%), and singers Kim Kyung-ho and Park Nam-jung, who are neck-and-neck with 12.1% each. Lee Sun-hee holds fifth place with 7.5%. Meanwhile, veteran artists like Na Hoon-a (5.2%) and Namjin (3.5%) are also in the running but appear to have a more distant shot at the crown.
While Cho Yong-pil appears to be pulling ahead, attention is turning to whether Kim Wan-sun and others in the top tier can close the gap as voting enters its final stretch.
Jung Young-joo Tops ‘Best Actor’ Category
In the ‘Best Actor’ category, versatile actress Jung Young-joo leads with 892 votes (31.5%), a testament to her recent surge in popularity and critical acclaim. Rapidly rising into second place is Jo Han-chul with 515 votes (18.2%), narrowing the gap to roughly 380 votes and hinting at a potential upset before the poll ends.
Actors Choi Soo-jong (9.9%), Kim Won-hae (9.0%), and singer-turned-actress Uhm Jung-hwa (8.5%) are in close competition in the mid-ranks — with only about 40 votes separating them, making their positions anything but secure.
Veteran stars Han Suk-kyu (5.2%), Chae Shi-ra (3.4%), and Yoo Hae-jin (3.0%) round off the lower ranks, but are unlikely to catch up given the current vote margins.
What’s Next?
With a few days of voting left, Cho Yong-pil and Jung Young-joo maintain strong leads in their respective categories. However, mid-tier contenders like Kim Wan-sun and Jo Han-chul could still shake up the results, depending on how fanbases mobilize in the final stretch.
The Netizen Awards not only reflect public sentiment but often highlight cultural favorites who’ve made a lasting impact. In both categories, it’s a battle between living legends and rising stars — leaving fans curious to see who will ultimately earn the titles of ‘Grand Star’ and ‘Best Actor’ of 2025.
