Unexpected Twists in July’s Netizen Awards Rankings
The July 18 snapshot of the 2025 Netizen Awards shows an unexpected turn of events. Categories once deemed locked in by top contenders are now seeing new challengers rise rapidly, signaling a possible upset before the month wraps.
Top 3 No Longer Safe
While many believed the top three ranks were securely held, recent days have confirmed otherwise. In some categories, fourth and fifth-ranked nominees are now not only catching up but even surpassing the daily vote counts of higher-ranked competitors.
This shift in momentum diminishes the once-wide gap between rankings, making reversals highly likely in the coming week. One industry watcher commented, “It feels like a K-drama plot twist—with the underdogs mounting a thrilling comeback.”
Female Singer Category Heats Up
Among the most intense battles is in the Female Singer of the Month category. Trot sensations Jung Seo Joo, My Jin, and Bin Yeseo are pulling out all the stops. Currently leading, Jung Seo Joo has entered the ‘20,000 votes club,’ while My Jin and Bin Yeseo continuously swap positions in a fierce contest for second place. The final outcome remains uncertain, keeping fans on edge.
(From left) Jung Seo Joo, My Jin, Bin Yeseo
Current Leaders Across Major Categories (as of July 18, 12:47 a.m.)
- Best Male Singer: Hwang Young Woong
- Best Female Singer: Jung Seo Joo
- Album of the Month: Hwang Young Woong – ‘Knitted Sweater’
- Best Group: Forte di Quattro
- Neo Star Award: Liberante Kim Jihoon
- Best Actor: Byun Woo Seok
- Best Actress: Kim Hye Yoon
- Film of the Month: ‘The Girl on a Bulldozer’
- Drama of the Month: tvN’s ‘Run Away With Sunjae’
- Masterpiece Award: tvN’s ‘Secret Royal Inspector & Joy’
- Superstar Award: Cho Yong Pil
- Grand Actor Award: Jung Young Joo
- Sports Star Award: Heo Woong
- Pro Baseball Award: Lotte Giants
- Celebrity of the Month: Jung Seo Joo
- Broadcast Star Award: Son Tae Jin
- Culture Award: TV Chosun’s ‘Trot All-Star Wednesday Night’
- Company of the Month: Samsung Electronics
- Businessperson of the Month: Chairman Lee Jae Yong
- Fanbook Award: Hwang Young Woong
- CF Model of the Month: Hwang Young Woong
- Net Grand Prix: Hwang Young Woong
Hwang Young Woong – YouTube screenshot
As voting intensifies in the final weeks of the competition, fans are expected to rally even more fiercely for their favorite stars. If the current trends continue, this year’s Netizen Awards may deliver some truly unforgettable results.
