Shin Hae-chul is solidifying his lead with overwhelming support in the Immortal Star category of the July 2026 Netizen Awards. As of 2:18 p.m. on the 10th, Shin Hae-chul has secured 818 votes, accounting for 65.7% of the total votes, claiming first place.

Shin Hae-chul previously topped the Immortal Star category in the first-half finals. He is continuing this momentum into the July monthly voting, clearly proving his symbolic presence in the Hall of Fame. The Immortal Star category is strongly characterized as a tribute to the legacies of musicians who defined their eras, making the sustained voting enthusiasm of fans particularly noteworthy following his first-half finals victory.

The competition for second place is also fierce. Bae Ho follows in second with 118 votes (9.5%), while Jang Hyun ranks third with 91 votes (7.3%). Next are Yoo Jae-ha with 83 votes (6.7%), Kim Jung-ho with 76 votes (6.1%), and Hyun-chul with 46 votes (3.7%). Kim Kwang-seok has recorded 10 votes (0.8%), Turtleman has 3 votes (0.2%), while Kim Hyun-sik and Jeon Tae-gwan have yet to receive any votes.

As the July Netizen Awards reach their midpoint, attention is focused on whether Shin Hae-chul can defend the top spot in the monthly voting, riding the momentum of his first-half finals victory.