As voting for the July 2026 Netizen Awards Neostar Award enters its final stretch, Jang Hanbyeol and Hwanhee, who newly joined this month, are sending strong shockwaves through the rankings by completely reshaping the top tier.

According to the Neostar Award voting results compiled as of 5:11 p.m. on the 29th, Jang Hanbyeol is running in overwhelming first place with 24,587 votes (42.3%). Following behind, Hwanhee secured 2nd place with 9,105 votes (15.7%). The two candidates are forming the leading group side by side, establishing themselves as the central axis of this month's Neostar Award.

In particular, Jang Hanbyeol's trajectory shows clear results. Joining the Netizen Awards for the first time this month, he earned the honor of entering the '20,000 club' from his very first month, proving the formidable power of his fandom. A new candidate surpassing 20,000 votes in their debut month is evaluated as a symbolic record that goes beyond a simple ranking competition, demonstrating the high cohesion of fans. Even amid competition with existing candidates, he is firmly maintaining the lead with an overwhelming number of votes.

Hwanhee is also maintaining a stable 2nd place after surpassing 9,000 votes in his first month of joining. The solid fan base built on years of stage experience is carrying over directly into the Netizen Awards, showing a natural landing in the upper-tier competition despite it being his first participation. He has recorded double-digit vote percentages, firmly imprinting his undeniable presence within the Neostar Award.

As such, the addition of these two new candidates has brought significant changes to the competitive landscape of the Neostar Award. As the July Netizen Awards tournament heads toward its conclusion, attention is focused on how far Jang Hanbyeol's '20,000 club membership' record, achieved simultaneously with his first participation, will continue, and whether Hwanhee will defend his 2nd place position until the very end to complete a successful first month.