New Month, New Battle: The Netizen Awards Return
As the heat of April settles, the May 2025 Netizen Awards have officially begun, inviting fans to once again show their support through a month-long online vote. Far from a typical popularity poll, this digital awards platform has become a gathering point for loyal fandoms and rising talent.
From Rising Stars to Iconic Veterans
May’s candidate list is a blend of household names and emerging artists chasing the spotlight. In categories like Best Album, Best Group, and Best Drama, fans will catch returning favorites competing neck-and-neck with fresh faces.
This month’s hallmarks? Total unpredictability. Voters are on edge, watching closely to see whether underdogs will rise or familiar names will maintain their stronghold.
Key Nominees Across Categories
- Female Artist of the Month: Oh Yu-jin
- Best Album: Park Chang-geun’s “Poetry Collection 25”, Jannabi’s “Sound of Music Pt.1”
- Best Group: ZEROBASEONE, TWS
- Neo Star (Rookie) Award: MIi, Cheon Rok-dam
- Best Actor: Kim Ji-hoon, Yook Sung-jae
- Best Actress: Roh Jeong-eui, Shin Seul-gi, Hyeri
- Best Film: “Opposition,” “Adult Kim Jang-ha,” “Blue”
- Best Drama: SBS’s “Exile,” MBC’s “Bunny and Brothers,” U+Mobile TV’s “Friendly Competition”
- Grand Star Award: Kwon In-ha, Yoon Sang
- Top Actor Award: Kim Hye-ja, Ahn Nae-sang, Cha In-pyo
- Best Culture Show: tvN Story’s “New Three Kingdoms,” TV Chosun’s “Trot All-Star Wednesday Night”
- Best Broadcast Personality: Lee Soo-geun
- Celebrity of the Month: Song Ga-in, Jeong Dong-won TV
- Top Entrepreneur: Naver chairman Lee Hae-jin, Krafton chair Jang Byung-gyu
- Top Company: Rainbow Robotics, Alteogen, Ecopro, Krafton
- Fanbook Award: Jung Soo-bin
- Net Grand Prix: Jung Soo-bin
Fans Hold the Reins
Running from May 1 to 31, this month’s Netizen Awards are once again in the hands of fans. With every single vote potentially swaying the outcome, coordinated and strategic fan participation is more important than ever.
Will newcomers shake up the current rankings? Can rising talents dethrone last month’s champions? The results lie in the fingertips of voters around the world.
Final Thoughts
As trends shift and competition intensifies, the Netizen Awards provide an exciting snapshot of Korea’s pop culture landscape. From K-pop idols to veteran actors, each vote not only supports a favorite star but also shapes the industry’s next big headline. Let the suspenseful showdown of May begin!
