Son Taejin Continues His Reign as Variety Show Favorite
In April 2025, Son Taejin once again dominated the Netizen Awards, securing first place in the Broadcast Awards category with 21,070 votes—an impressive 65.0% of the total. This marks his 11th consecutive month as the category’s top-ranked star, reinforcing his unrivaled popularity and influence in Korean entertainment.
Fierce Competition Behind the Crown
While Son Taejin maintained a steady lead, the race for second to fourth place was particularly competitive. Kian84 caught attention with 2,823 votes (8.7%), claiming second place. Known for his unique humor and charm on variety shows, the cartoonist-turned-TV personality has steadily built a devoted fanbase.
Trailing closely behind, Lee Chanwon earned 2,355 votes (7.3%), securing third place. Veteran host and comedian Yoo Jaesuk followed with 2,142 votes (6.6%), proving he’s still one of Korea’s most beloved TV figures. These “2000 Club” contenders—Kian84, Lee Chanwon, and Yoo Jaesuk—demonstrated fierce determination to challenge Son Taejin’s supremacy.
Top 10 Rankings Reflect Korea’s Variety Elite
Other notable names include Kang Ho Dong in fifth place with 1,483 votes (4.6%), Dex in sixth with 1,359 votes (4.2%), and Lee Seunggi and Joo Woojae in seventh and eighth with 658 (2.0%) and 333 (1.0%) votes, respectively. Comedians Jang Doyeon and Seo Janghoon rounded out the list in ninth and tenth place.
Son Taejin: Variety’s Multi-talented Maestro
Originally a classical vocalist, Son Taejin has proven himself a versatile entertainer, seamlessly switching between music and television. His consistency in dominating the Netizen Awards reflects not only strong fan support but also his ability to connect with viewers across multiple platforms.
As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, watchers are eager to see whether the current challengers will narrow the gap or if Son Taejin’s reign will continue unchecked.
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