Voting for the July 2026 Netizen Awards 'Neostar Award' has passed the midpoint of the month, drawing intense attention from fans. In particular, the performances of Jang Hanbyeol, Hwanhee, and Seongri, who newly joined the Neostar Award race this month, stand out as they form a fierce competitive landscape with existing candidates.

According to the latest tally as of 4:19 PM on the 15th, Jang Hanbyeol is running in sole first place with 11,045 votes (39.9%). Despite it being his first appearance in the Neostar Award, he maintains a significant gap with second-place Kim Jihoon (5,061 votes), continuing his overwhelming pace.

Hwanhee is also showing the most notable results among this month's new candidates. Hwanhee recorded 2,477 votes (8.9%), rising to third place and securing a spot in the top-tier competition. He is solidifying his presence even among established heavyweights. Seongri is also making meaningful strides on his first challenge stage. Currently sitting in 13th place with 240 votes (0.9%), a ranking shift is possible at any time depending on whether the fandom rallies during the remaining period.

For this July's Neostar Award, how the newly joined candidates will compete against existing participants through the end of the month has emerged as the biggest point of interest. Public attention is focused on whether Jang Hanbyeol will defend the lead, whether Hwanhee will continue the rise into the upper ranks, and whether Seongri will lay the groundwork to break into the middle tier.

As the July Netizen Awards voting passes its midpoint, attention is drawn to what changes fans' voting enthusiasm will bring to the rankings over the remaining half of the month. With last-minute fandom voting set to kick into full gear, the competition toward the final rankings at the end of the month is expected to intensify even further.