Fierce Competition Heats Up as Fans Clash in the Final Week
As of July 20, the race for the July Netizen Awards remains wide open. Although some rankings appear settled, behind the scenes, it’s a neck-and-neck battle. In several categories, the gaps between first and second place are under 500 votes—small enough for a single day’s surge in support to turn the tables entirely.
One Day Can Change Everything
This month has proven unpredictable. Even lower-tier nominees have surged upward, with one jumping from 6th to 4th place. Organizers say the final rankings can shift dramatically if fandoms unite for just one day of coordinated voting. As one official put it, “What seems unmovable today can collapse in a day when fan communities act together.”
The story of July’s Netizen Awards isn’t finished yet—and the last chapter will be written with the fans’ votes.
Jo Yong Pil in the Lead for Grand Star Award
In the spotlight for the prestigious Grand Star Award, music icon Jo Yong Pil currently leads, followed by Kim Wan Sun and Kim Kyung Ho. Whether this trio of legendary artists will retain their positions or be overtaken remains a captivating question.
Top Contenders in Other Categories (As of July 20, 12:02 AM)
- Best Male Singer: 1. Hwang Young Woong, 2. Park Ji Hyun
- Best Female Singer: 1. Jung Seo Joo, 2. Bin Ye Seo
- Album of the Year: 1. Hwang Young Woong – “Knitted Sweater”, 2. Jung Seo Joo – “A Handwritten Letter”
- Best Group: 1. Forte di Quattro, 2. Liberante
- NeoStar Award: 1. Kim Ji Hoon (Liberante), 2. Son Bin Ah
- Best Actor: 1. Byun Woo Seok, 2. Rowoon
- Best Actress: 1. Kim Hye Yoon, 2. Lee Se Young
- Best Film: 1. The Girl on a Bulldozer, 2. 20th Century Girl
- Best Drama: 1. tvN’s Lover in the Rain, 2. MBC’s Motel California
- Best Classic Drama: 1. tvN’s Secret Royal Inspector & Joy, 2. JTBC’s King the Land
- Top Celebrity: 1. Jung Seo Joo, 2. Pengsoo (Giant PengTV)
- Broadcasting Excellence: 1. Son Tae Jin, 2. Kian84
- Cultural Program Award: 1. TV Chosun’s Trot All-Star Wednesday Night, 2. MBN’s Burning Rose Troupe
- Best Company: 1. Samsung Electronics, 2. LOTTE
- Top Entrepreneur: 1. Lee Jae Yong, 2. Shin Dong Bin
- Best Fanbook: 1. Hwang Young Woong, 2. Jung Seo Joo
- Top Commercial Model: 1. Hwang Young Woong, 2. Jung Seo Joo
- Netizen Grand Prix: 1. Hwang Young Woong, 2. Jung Seo Joo
What’s Next?
With just days remaining until the final vote count, fans are rallying behind their favorites. Whether you’re Team Jo Yong Pil or cheering for an up-and-comer, one thing is certain: every click counts.
