The 'July Netizen Awards,' the first monthly grand event of the second half of 2026, was successfully completed with a record of surpassing one million cumulative votes. Building on the momentum of the first-half finals held in June, this July's voting saw enthusiastic participation from fans across various fields including singers, actors, sports, and corporations, generating an unprecedented level of voting fervor.

At the center of this competition was, as always, Hwang Young-woong. Riding the momentum of his first-half finals victory, Hwang Young-woong joined the 60,000-vote club and topped five categories. He proved his unwavering support and high participation rate, solidifying his presence as a star representing the Netizen Awards.

From the beginning of the month, the gap between leading candidates was extremely narrow, resulting in fierce contests. Thanks to concentrated voting by fans, rankings in some categories flipped until the very end, leading to tension-filled outcomes. Not only did established powerhouses like Hwang Young-woong, Jung Seo-joo, Son Tae-jin, Byeon Woo-seok, and Kim Hye-yoon dominate, but newly joined superstars such as Jang Hanbyul and Hwanhee also made their presence felt based on solid fan bases, creating a new competitive landscape.

With the July schedule wrapped up, the Netizen Awards immediately kicked off the August monthly race. Fans are eagerly watching whether the dominance of existing powerhouses will continue or whether new candidates will bring surprises.

Below is the list of winners by category for the July 2026 Netizen Awards.

• Male Singer Award: Hwang Young-woong (60,803 votes)
• Female Singer Award: Jung Seo-joo (28,564 votes)
• Record of the Year: Hwang Young-woong (60,780 votes)
• Best Group Award: Forte di Quattro (14,132 votes)
• Neo Star Award: Jang Hanbyul (27,237 votes)
• Male Acting Award: Byeon Woo-seok (23,387 votes)
• Female Acting Award: Kim Hye-yoon (19,479 votes)
• Film of the Year: "Sal Mok-ji" (21,048 votes)
• Drama of the Year: MBC's "21st Century Grand Duchess" (22,726 votes)
• Masterpiece Award: tvN's "Lovely Runner" (20,943 votes)
• Grand Star Award: Cho Yong-pil (4,524 votes)
• Grand Actor Award: Jung Young-joo (2,518 votes)
• Sports Award: Heo Ung (8,234 votes)
• Pro Baseball Award: Lotte Giants (1,661 votes)
• Current Affairs/Education Award: TV Chosun's "Trot All-Star War on Wednesday Night" (24,920 votes)
• Celebrity of the Year: Jung Seo-joo (27,235 votes)
• Broadcasting Award: Son Tae-jin (15,236 votes)
• Enterprise of the Year: Samsung Electronics (1,215 votes)
• Businessperson of the Year: Samsung Group Chairman Lee Jae-yong (1,748 votes)
• CF Model Award: Hwang Young-woong (60,439 votes)
• Fan Book of the Year: Hwang Young-woong (60,443 votes)
• Net Grand Prix: Hwang Young-woong (60,332 votes)
• Immortal Star: Shin Hae-chul (1,865 votes)
• Immortal Founder: Samsung Founding Chairman Lee Byung-chul (640 votes)