In the July 2026 Netizen Awards Neostar category, Jang Han-byol is racing to an overwhelming first place from the very first month of joining as a candidate. Fans' voting enthusiasm has heated up as much as the midsummer weather.

First Entry, First 1st Place… A Gap of 4,888 Votes with 2nd Place

As of 5:56 p.m. on the 13th, according to the tally results, Jang Han-byol has secured a total of 9,406 votes (39.6% of the vote share), firmly maintaining the lead in the Neostar category. A massive gap of 4,888 votes separates Jang from second-place Kim Ji-hoon (4,518 votes, 19.0%), establishing a dominant solo run.

This month is particularly significant as it marks the first time Jang Han-byol has been named a candidate for the Netizen Awards Neostar category. Despite being a first-time entrant, Jang immediately formed the leading pack, proving powerful voting firepower.

'Eunhasu's' Organized and Steady Voting

Within this trend, the high cohesion of Jang Han-byol's official fandom, 'Eunhasu,' stands out. From the early stages of voting, they have steadily accumulated votes, building a stable lead. Analysis suggests this is not a simple temporary surge in votes, but rather sustained participation that maintains the gap even amid pursuit from competing candidates. The case of a new candidate rapidly taking over the top ranks based on fandom cohesion is evaluated as the most notable trend in this Neostar category.

Currently, the Neostar category features a top-two structure with Jang Han-byol and Kim Ji-hoon, while Hwanhee, Kim Joong-yeon, and Jin-wook are closely chasing behind. Since ranking changes remain entirely possible until the voting deadline, fierce competition among fandoms is expected to continue through the end of this month.