Game of Inches: July Netizen Awards Heats Up
The July 6 update for the 2025 Netizen Awards reveals a fierce but quietly evolving competition. While the top ranks remain mostly unchanged, some mid-level contestants are steadily gaining ground — and they’re doing it fast.
Though official rankings haven’t yet shifted, the surge in cumulative votes indicates that change may be just around the corner. The quiet tension among fan communities is palpable, as the battle is no longer about just supporting but strategically elevating their favorite stars. Think vote confirmations, real-time rankings, and screenshot comparisons. It’s not just fandom — it’s fan warfare.
Son Bina’s Steady Climb to No.1
Leading that charge is none other than rising idol Son Bina. Dominating the Neo Star category from early July, she’s become a key player to watch. Her steady climb to the lead has caught major attention, with fans wondering whether she can maintain her top spot until the end of the month.
Current Leaders Across All Categories [As of July 6]
The Netizen Awards spotlight several standout figures this month. Here are the current first-place contenders by category:
- Best Male Artist: Hwang Young Woong
- Best Female Artist: Jung Seo Joo
- Record of the Year: Hwang Young Woong – “Knitted Sweater”
- Best Group: Forte di Quattro
- Neo Star Award: Son Bina
- Best Actor: Byeon Woo Seok
- Best Actress: Kim Hye Yoon
- Best Film: The Girl on a Bulldozer
- Best Drama: tvN’s Loverly Runner (Korean title: “선재 업고 튀어”)
- Best Classic Drama: tvN’s Secret Royal Inspector & Joy (Korean title: “어사와 조이”)
- Grand Artist Award: Cho Yong Pil
- Grand Actor Award: Jung Young Joo
- Sports Star Award: Heo Woong
- Baseball Team of the Year: Lotte Giants
- Celebrity of the Year: Jung Seo Joo (Trot Rising Star)
- Broadcast Personality Award: Son Tae Jin
- Educational Program Award: TV Chosun’s Trot All-Star Wednesday Night
- Corporate Award: Samsung Electronics
- Business Person of the Year: Chairman Lee Jae Yong
- Fanbook Award: Hwang Young Woong
- CF Model Award: Hwang Young Woong
- Net Grand Prix: Hwang Young Woong
What Comes Next?
Despite a calm surface, this is an especially sensitive time for contenders. In fan-driven awards like these, even minor shifts in momentum can unexpectedly tip the scales. As the awards enter their final phase, everyone’s wondering: Will newcomers like Son Bina maintain their buzz, or will veterans reclaim their thrones?
With fandoms on high alert and campaigns running full speed across social media, the July Netizen Awards are shaping up to be one of the most suspenseful yet.
