July Netizen Awards Enter Crucial Phase
As of July 16, 2025, this month’s Netizen Awards have reached a critical tipping point. With the voting momentum intensifying, fans are rallying behind their favorites, making the competition fiercer than ever.
Although current rankings might appear stable, multiple categories show extremely narrow margins between top contenders. In some cases, the vote differences between second and third or fourth and fifth place are less than 3%. A major shake-up is not only possible—it’s highly anticipated.
Neo Star Category: 3% Margin Separates Top Rivals
The tightest contest is unfolding in the Neo Star category. Kim Jihoon from the group Liberante and rising star Son Bina are neck-and-neck, sparking fan debates and online buzz. With just a 3% difference in vote share, the outcome remains uncertain as we approach the month’s end.
Will Kim Jihoon maintain his lead, or will Son Bina stage a late rally? Either way, fans are expected to pull out all the stops in the final round of voting.
Category Leaders as of July 16
Here are the current top-ranked individuals and groups across various categories as of 12:12 a.m. KST, July 16:
- Male Singer: Hwang Young Woong
- Female Singer: Jung Seo Joo
- Album of the Month: Hwang Young Woong – ‘Knitted Sweater’
- Best Group: Forte di Quattro
- Neo Star: Kim Jihoon (Liberante), followed closely by Son Bina
- Male Actor: Byeon Woo Seok
- Female Actor: Kim Hye Yoon
- Movie of the Month: The Girl on a Bulldozer
- Drama of the Month: tvN’s Run Away with Seonjae
- Legendary K-drama: tvN’s Secret Royal Inspector & Joy
- Icon Award: Cho Yong Pil
- Best Actor Overall: Jung Young Joo
- Sports Star: Heo Woong
- Pro Baseball Team: Lotte Giants
- Celeb of the Month (Tie): Jung Seo Joo and Giant Peng TV (Pengsoo)
- TV Personality: Son Tae Jin
- Culture Program: TV Chosun’s Trot All-Star Show: Wednesday Night
- Corporate Award: Samsung Electronics
- Corporate Leader: Lee Jae Yong
- Fanbook Award: Hwang Young Woong
- CF Model: Hwang Young Woong
- Netizen Grand Prix: Hwang Young Woong
Final Stretch: What’s at Stake?
With just two weeks to go, the energy surrounding the 2025 July Netizen Awards has reached a peak. It’s no longer just about current rankings, but about preparing for a possible finale upset. Many fans are saving their strongest support for the final push, keenly aware that late votes could completely shift the leaderboard.
As anticipation builds, all eyes are on the question: Who will clinch the top honors when the curtain falls at the end of July?
