The August 2026 Netizens Awards Hall of Fame 'Immortal Star' category voting is heating up amid fans' deep remembrance and support. In this vote honoring legendary stars who transcend eras and live on forever in the hearts of the public, immortal artists who have left a significant mark on the history of Korean popular music are steadily gathering netizens' votes.

■ Shin Hae-chul Maintains Commanding Lead with About 60% of Votes

In the 'Immortal Star' category, the 'Eternal Demon King' Shin Hae-chul is recording a high vote share of around 60%, firmly holding onto first place. Following last month, Shin Hae-chul is continuing his commanding lead this month as well, backed by his fans' unwavering support.

■ Bae Ho, Yoo Jae-ha, and Kim Hyun-sik in Pursuit

Behind the leader, Bae Ho, who comforted an entire era, holds second place and continues his pursuit. Yoo Jae-ha, who laid the groundwork for Korean pop ballads, is showing a solid presence in the middle of the rankings, while Kim Hyun-sik, a vocalist with a distinctive sensibility, and others follow behind, keeping the ranking competition alive.

Meanwhile, the Netizens Awards runs for one month from the first to the last day of each month, with results tallied fairly through netizens' real-time participation.