The Battle for Second Place Is Heating Up
The 2025 Netizen Awards are drawing to a dramatic close—with a fierce battle unfolding for second place in the TV Personality category. As of July 30 at 1:47 PM KST, beloved webtoon artist and variety star Kian84 holds the second spot with 3,221 votes (9.2%), while stylish host and actor Joo Woojae trails just behind with 3,113 votes (8.9%). That’s a razor-thin margin of only 108 votes.
Son Taejin Dominates, But the Real Drama Is Below
First place? Practically a done deal. Son Taejin is running away with a staggering 21,599 votes (61.8%), setting himself up as the likely winner of the category. That leaves the spotlight squarely on the runner-up race—a fan-fueled tug-of-war between two personality powerhouses.
Two Unique Stars, Two Massive Fandoms
Kian84, known for his offbeat charm on MBC’s popular reality show “I Live Alone” and travel reality series “Around the World in 84 Days”, has maintained a devoted following through years of quirky onscreen moments and genuine storytelling.
Joo Woojae, on the other hand, has built momentum with a slick—and slightly mysterious—presence in shows like Netflix’s “Drive: Hunt for the Missing Wheel” and ENA’s well-loved “Earth Marble: World Travel 3”. His calm charisma and polished image have made him a breakout favorite in recent months.
“This is down to the wire,” one fan wrote on Twitter. “Joo Woojae stans are coming in HOT!”
Can Anyone Else Catch Up?
Other contenders like Lee Chanwon (2,097 votes, 6.0%) and legendary host Yoo Jaesuk (1,848 votes, 5.3%) still command respect but aren’t likely to disrupt the top-two scenario at this late stage.
With just over a day left until voting ends on July 31, it’s anyone’s guess who’ll snag the silver medal. Fans are refreshing leaderboards like it’s their day job and rallying on social media to push their faves to the finish line.
The Final Stretch
The race for second may not come with a trophy, but in the world of K-entertainment, it’s still a prestige power play. Whether Kian84’s quirky humor or Joo Woojae’s cool-headed hosting wins out, one thing’s for sure: this showdown proves that fandoms rule the Internet.
So—who’s going to clinch it? Stay tuned, and maybe start clicking—your vote still counts.
