A new wave is expected to sweep the November Netizens Awards. Starting on the 1st, this awards event marks the period of the second-half finals, where new names are drawing attention across multiple categories including singers, actors, groups, as well as broadcasting, film, and drama. As the cohesion of fandoms built by existing candidates collides with fans' enthusiasm for the new candidates, a fierce voting battle is likely to unfold from the beginning of the month.

■ Jang Han-byul Moves from Neostar Category to Male Singer Category

One of the most notable figures in this round of candidate changes is Jang Han-byul. Having won the Neostar Category multiple times and demonstrated his presence there, Jang Han-byul will move from November onward to the Male Singer Category rather than the Neostar Category, continuing his competition on a new stage. If the voting competitiveness he has shown so far continues, a new whirlwind is forecast for the Male Singer Category as well.

■ Hyorisoo, A2O LITE, and Miya Join Various Categories

'Miya' has been listed in the Album of the Year Category. Hyorisoo newly joins the Best Group Category, drawing interest over how she will fare in competition with existing groups. A2O LITE appears as a new candidate in the Neostar Category. How the participation of a new fandom will affect the landscape of that category is also something to watch.

■ Ryu Jun-yeol, Seol In-ah, and Chae Soo-bin in the Acting Categories

There are changes in the acting categories as well. Ryu Jun-yeol joins the Male Acting Category, while Seol In-ah and Chae Soo-bin are newly listed in the Female Acting Category. Whether fans' fervent support for these actors will act as a variable in the voting rankings is also drawing attention.

In addition, new candidates are joining various categories such as the Female Singer Category, Album of the Year, Film of the Year, and Drama of the Year. In the Immortal Star Category, Song Hae, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Soon-jae, and Choi Bool-am have been listed.

■ Second-Half Finals... The Depth of Established Powerhouses vs. the Surge of New Candidates

November, as the period of the second-half finals, is a time when the competition among candidates draws even more attention. Whether the established powerhouses will maintain their lead with the cohesion of their fandoms, or whether newly joining stars will create unexpected upsets, has emerged as a key point of interest. In particular, the appearance of new candidates could serve as an opportunity to expand fans' voting participation. Depending on the early vote-gathering momentum of the new candidates, the possibility that the existing ranking structure could be shaken cannot be ruled out. Attention is focused on whether the November Netizens Awards will become a stage where the depth of established stars and the challenges of new faces intersect.

Meanwhile, the following is the list of stars joining the November Netizens Awards.

• Male Singer Category candidates: Jang Han-byul
• Female Singer Category candidates: Lee Ye-jun, Lee Hyo-ri
• Album of the Year candidates: Kim Da-hyun's 'Love Met in Gwangyang,' Jang Han-byul's 'Miya'
• Best Group Category candidates: Bestie, Hyorisoo
• Neostar Category candidates: A2O LITE
• Male Acting Category candidates: Ryu Jun-yeol
• Female Acting Category candidates: Seol In-ah, Chae Soo-bin
• Film of the Year candidates: 'Tazza: The Devil's Song'
• Drama of the Year candidates: tvN's '100 Days of Lies,' SBS's 'Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia'
• Immortal Star: Song Hae, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Soon-jae, Choi Bool-am
• Educational Program of the Year candidates: MBN's 'Active Singer King 3'
• Broadcasting of the Year candidates: Heo Kyung-hwan
• Celebrity of the Year candidates: Gabee Girl
• Fanbook of the Year candidates: Kim Jung-yeon