The May Netizens Awards has concluded its month-long journey and finalized its results. Held at the tail end of spring, this edition of the awards garnered intense interest as the competition for rankings across various categories remained fierce until the very last moment.

At the center of this May's awards was undoubtedly 'Hwang Young-woong.' Recording an overwhelming number of votes in multiple categories, Hwang Young-woong reaffirmed his solid status as a representative star of the Netizens Awards. Even as new challengers emerge and competitive landscapes shift every month, the cohesive power of his fandom shone unwaveringly.

In particular, May was a month where the competition among the top ranks broadened. In some categories, the gap between the leaders and the chasers narrowed, raising the possibility of comebacks. This led to fierce competition, with fans concentrating their votes late into the event and causing major shifts in the rankings.

Encompassing diverse fields such as singers, actors, sports stars, companies, and content, this awards ceremony demonstrated the expansiveness of fandom culture, holding a meaning that goes beyond a simple popularity contest. Support extended beyond individual stars to include cheers for works, programs, and brands, further highlighting the unique voting culture exclusive to the Netizens Awards.

Alongside consistently beloved powerhouses like Hwang Young-woong, Jung Seo-ju, Son Tae-jin, Byeon Woo-seok, and Kim Hye-yoon, candidates who performed strongly in their respective categories also made their presence felt, enriching the narrative of May. By participating in voting every day for a month, fans proved their passionate affection for their favorite stars and works through numbers.

Attention is now focused on what new records and stories will be born in the first-half finals scheduled for June, where the greatest honors of the year's first half will be contested.

Below is the list of final winners and vote counts for each category of the May Netizens Awards.

[May Netizens Awards Winners List] ▲ Male Singer Award: Hwang Young-woong (64,109 votes) ▲ Female Singer Award: Jung Seo-ju (31,783 votes) ▲ Album of the Year: Hwang Young-woong (63,858 votes) ▲ Best Group Award: Forte di Quattro (12,820 votes) ▲ Neo Star Award: Min Soo-hyun (11,010 votes) ▲ Male Acting Award: Byeon Woo-seok (21,933 votes) ▲ Female Acting Award: Kim Hye-yoon (21,421 votes) ▲ Movie of the Year: Sal-mok-ji (21,008 votes) ▲ Drama of the Year: MBC 21st Century Grand Duchess (20,369 votes) ▲ Masterpiece of the Year: tvN Lovely Runner (23,209 votes) ▲ Grand Star Award: Koo Chang-mo (5,379 votes) ▲ Grand Actor Award: Jung Young-joo (3,587 votes) ▲ Sports Award: Heo Woong (7,302 votes) ▲ Professional Baseball Award: Lotte Giants (1,497 votes) ▲ Educational/Cultural Award: TV Chosun Trot All-Star Match on Wednesday Night (30,172 votes) ▲ Celebrity Award: Jung Seo-ju (31,248 votes) ▲ Broadcasting Award: Son Tae-jin (13,449 votes) ▲ Enterprise Award: Samsung Electronics (1,557 votes) ▲ Businessperson Award: Samsung Group Chairman Lee Jae-yong (1,835 votes) ▲ CF Model Award: Hwang Young-woong (63,553 votes) ▲ Fan Book Award: Hwang Young-woong (63,688 votes) ▲ Net Grand Prix: Hwang Young-woong (63,665 votes) ▲ Immortal Star: Shin Hae-chul (1,239 votes) ▲ Immortal Leader: Samsung Founding Chairman Lee Byung-chul (648 votes)