In the July Netizen Awards Neostar Award category, the performances of Jang Hanbyeol, Hwanhee, and Seongri, who newly joined this month, are leading the atmosphere in the latter half of the race. Although they are competing in different positions, all three stars are evaluated as showcasing a solid presence backed by their fans' support.

According to the tally as of 6:34 p.m. on the 27th, Jang Hanbyeol is running in overwhelming first place with 22,556 votes (42.3%). Hwanhee sits in second place with 7,867 votes (14.8%), while Seongri is recording 13th place with 419 votes (0.8%).

■ Jang Hanbyeol Handles New Entry with Ease, Solo Lead from the Start The most notable trend is undoubtedly Jang Hanbyeol. Despite being named in the Neostar Award for the first time this month, he has consistently maintained a top-tier position from the early stages of voting, continuing a stable trend through the latter half. He is cited as a representative example of a fandom's cohesion manifesting quickly despite being a new candidate.

■ Hwanhee Rides the Momentum to Second Place... Forms a Two-Horse Race with Jang Hanbyeol Hwanhee has also been showing a steady upward trend since joining this month. Entering the top-tier competition in earnest after the midpoint, he has currently settled in second place. Forming a top-tier structure for the Neostar Award alongside Jang Hanbyeol, he has established himself as a key axis of the latter-half voting.

■ Seongri's Significance Goes Beyond Rankings... Builds Position through Steady Fan Participation It would be unfortunate to evaluate Seongri's progress solely based on rankings. Since being named among the Neostar Award candidates for the first time this month, she has been steadily accumulating votes and expanding her presence. Although there is a certain gap from the top tier, it is noteworthy that she is building her own position amid continuous fan participation.

Meanwhile, in the Neostar Award, as Jang Hanbyeol and Hwanhee continue their competition in the upper ranks, Kim Jihoon, Jinuk, and Kim Joongyeon are supporting from behind in a fierce ranking battle. Attention is focused on how the three stars who joined this month will finish in the latter-half race ahead of the end of the month.