In the June Netizen Awards Male Singer category, Choon-gil and Son Tae-jin are engaged in a tight battle for second place.

As of 6:22 p.m. on the 17th, based on current vote tallies, Choon-gil ranks second with 8,728 votes (10.0%), while Son Tae-jin sits in third with 8,047 votes (9.2%). The difference between the two candidates is a mere 681 votes. Jang Min-ho is also close behind with 7,788 votes (8.9%), making a reshuffle in the second through fourth place rankings possible at any time.

Meanwhile, the frontrunner is Hwang Young-woong, who holds a commanding lead with 34,874 votes (40.1%). However, in the middle-to-upper tier, the competition between Choon-gil and Son Tae-jin is considered the biggest focal point.

Both are consistent powerhouses who have demonstrated stable fanbase mobilization in the Netizen Awards Male Singer category every month. Choon-gil is defending his second place with sustained support, while Son Tae-jin continues to close the gap in his pursuit.

Given the symbolic significance of the first-half finals, fan attention is expected to remain concentrated until voting closes.