As voting for the July 2026 Netizen Awards Grand Star Award enters its final stretch, Cho Yong-pil is firmly holding onto the lead with an overwhelming vote share. Meanwhile, the battle for second place between Shin Seung-hun and Koo Chang-mo has emerged as the biggest focal point, capturing fans' attention until the very end.

According to the latest tally as of 5:17 p.m. on the 28th, Cho Yong-pil is racing ahead in first place with 4,099 votes (30.7%). Maintaining a vote share in the 30% range with a steady trend throughout the month, Cho Yong-pil is once again proving the symbolic significance of the Grand Star Award with consistent support from his fans.

On the other hand, the competition for second place is fierce. Shin Seung-hun is currently one step ahead with 2,510 votes (18.8%), but third-place Koo Chang-mo is also in hot pursuit with 2,119 votes (15.9%). As both singers have long been loved by the public, whether fans will rally in the final remaining voting period is cited as a key variable that could shift the rankings.

In addition, Kim Wan-sun (1,338 votes, 10.0%) and Lee Sun-hee (985 votes, 7.4%) ranked 4th and 5th, respectively, making the upper-tier list. Legendary singers who represent Korean popular music, such as Na Hoon-a and Nam Jin, are also receiving steady support as they continue to compete in the rankings.

With voting nearing its close, public attention is expected to remain focused until the very last moment on whether Cho Yong-pil will defend his lead to the end and who between Shin Seung-hun and Koo Chang-mo will finish in second place.