Netizen Awards June Finals Heat Up: Who Will Be Crowned H1’s Star?

Fan-Driven Finals Decide the Star of the Half-Year

On June 1, 2025, the much-anticipated June finals of the Netizen Awards officially began. Unlike the monthly skirmishes preceding it, this final round serves as the climax to a half-year-long fan-driven battle. As such, stakes are higher than ever, and fandoms are pulling out all the stops to secure victory for their favorite stars.

22 Award Categories Raise the Stakes

This month’s awards span 22 diverse categories—from Male and Female Singer of the Year, Album of the Year, CF Model Award, to the prestigious Net Grand Prize. Familiar names who dominated earlier months are returning for a final push, while rapidly rising acts seek a breakthrough moment. The competitive edge is sharper than ever, hinting at a potential reshuffling of the top ranks.

A Test of Fan Power

June’s finals carry special weight—winning here means more than just one month of glory. It’s about securing your artist a prominent place in Hallyu history. With the beginning of voting, the rankings have already begun shifting, proving every single vote could be decisive. As one fan joked online, “I’ve set six alarms. One for each hour. That trophy’s ours.”

Transparent & Real-Time Voting

The Netizen Awards are renowned for their transparent, real-time voting system. Anyone can track the live ranking updates, and since winners are decided entirely through fan participation, the awards are considered a pure reflection of public opinion. That’s also what makes it nail-bitingly intense—for both fans and celebrities alike.

Who Will Reign as the Star of 2025’s First Half?

From BTS Jin to IU, and from K-drama stars like Kim Seonho to classic icons like Cho Yongpil, this month’s finalist pool features the biggest names in K-pop and Korean entertainment. With fan forums buzzing and voting links being shared across all social platforms, it’s a true digital showdown to determine who deserves the coveted title of ‘Half-Year Champion.’

Key Nominee Highlights

• Male Singer: BTS Jin, GD, Youngtak
• Female Singer: IU, Minji (NewJeans), Song Gain
• Album: Jennie – Ruby, Jannabi – Sound of Music pt.1
• Group: BTS, BLACKPINK, SEVENTEEN, (G)I-DLE
• Actor: Park Bogum, Rowoon, Namgoong Min
• Actress: Park Eunbin, Kim Tae Ri, Im Yoona
• Drama: Love in the Moonlight, Answer Me 1988

With six months of passion building up to this moment, one thing is certain—the finale has only just begun. May the strongest fandom win.