Weekend Voting Provides a Big Twist
CBC News – July 13, 2025: The July Netizen Awards are showing once again that weekends are the real battlegrounds for fan support. Over just one Saturday, thousands of votes poured in, drastically altering the leaderboard and hinting at who may ultimately walk away with the crown.
Many mid- to upper-tier nominees saw their rankings shift significantly, with some completely overturning the standings. It wasn’t just about numbers—this weekend clearly demonstrated who was best prepared and most organized.
Fan Power Revealed in Real Time
More than just quantity, the weekend proved the quality of fan engagement. The strength of each fandom’s unity, response speed, and consistency all translated directly into vote counts. The outcome? A complete reshuffling of some categories and a visible lead for specific contenders.
Who’s Leading the Broadcast Category?
Currently sitting at the top of the Broadcast Grand Prize category is Son Taejin, a long-time favorite and consistent performer. Trailing behind him are Kian84 in second place and Joo Woojae in third. With weeks left to go, the ultimate winner may still be up in the air, but momentum is clearly in Son’s favor—for now.
Category Leaders as of July 13, 12:11 a.m.
- Best Male Artist: Hwang Youngwoong
- Best Female Artist: Jung Seo Joo
- Album of the Month: Hwang Youngwoong – “Knit Sweater”
- Best Group: Forte di Quattro
- Neo Star: Kim Jihoon of Liberante
- Best Actor: Byeon Wooseok
- Best Actress: Kim Hyeyoon
- Film of the Month: “The Girl on the Bulldozer”
- K-Drama of the Month: tvN’s “Carry Sunjae and Run”
- Legendary Drama: tvN’s “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy”
- Netizen’s Star: Trot rising star Jung Seo Joo, Joint 1st – Giant Peng TV
- Education/Documentary: TV Chosun’s “Trot All-Star Wars: Wednesday Night”
- CF Model: Hwang Youngwoong
- Fanbook Award: Hwang Youngwoong
- Netizens’ Grand Prix (Top Star): Hwang Youngwoong
What’s Next?
The Netizen Awards are far from over. With every weekend bringing new twists, the ultimate winners in each category remain unpredictable. But one thing is clear—the fans are in charge, and they’re not taking a break. Stay tuned as the battles intensify in the countdown to the final tally.
