In the November Globe Netizen Awards singer category Album Award (second-half finals), Jang Han-byeol's 'Miya' is racing ahead with an overwhelming share of votes from the start. Hwang Young-woong's 'If One Truly Loves' and Kim Da-hyun's 'Love Met in Gwangyang' are in pursuit, forming a three-way contest at the top. As the finals are still underway, the competitive landscape could shift depending on fan voting participation, drawing keen attention.

■ Vote Status as of the Morning of the 5th

As of the morning of the 5th, Jang Han-byeol's 'Miya' ranked first with 1,041 votes, a 74.7% share. Second place went to Hwang Young-woong's 'If One Truly Loves' with 223 votes, or 16.0%. Third place, Kim Da-hyun's 'Love Met in Gwangyang,' recorded 65 votes, or 4.7%. The gap between first-place Jang Han-byeol and second-place Hwang Young-woong currently stands at 818 votes, while the difference between Hwang Young-woong and Kim Da-hyun is 158 votes.

■ Jang Han-byeol's 'Miya' Secures About Three-Quarters of All Votes

'Miya' has taken roughly three-quarters of the total votes, establishing a clear lead in the early stage of the competition. In particular, a vote share exceeding 70% demonstrates the active voting participation of Jang Han-byeol's fandom. If the current trend continues, the song is well positioned to maintain the lead, but since the finals are still in their early stages, it is difficult to predict the final outcome.

■ Hwang Young-woong and Kim Da-hyun Bet on a Comeback Through Fan Mobilization

Hwang Young-woong is a singer who has long enjoyed strong fandom support in the Netizen Awards. He is maintaining a top position in this Album Award race as well, but additional fan voting is needed to narrow the gap with the leader. Depending on how much his fandom rallies going forward, the tension of the race could change, and if his current 16.0% vote share rises, his pursuit of the lead could gain momentum.

Kim Da-hyun is a singer who has built her own musical world based on her distinctive sensibility and vocal ability. With fans' support continuing, whether voting participation expands in the future is expected to be a key variable in the ranking race. Although the gap with the leader is large, she trails Hwang Young-woong by just 158 votes, and narrowing the distance with second place could inject new tension into the top-tier competition.

■ Voting Allowed Every 4 Hours... Sustained Participation Is the Deciding Factor

Judging by the current figures alone, the race is better described as a runaway lead by the front-runner and a chase by the trailing candidates rather than a fierce photo finish. However, voting is still underway, and there is no guarantee that the early rankings will carry over to the final result.

This Netizen Awards vote allows participation once every four hours. Under this structure, fans' sustained interest and participation directly affect cumulative votes, and fandoms that steadily accumulate votes rather than stopping at a single round of support can secure an advantageous position in the competition.

Each fandom's task is clear. For Jang Han-byeol's fandom, defending the lead is crucial, as even with an overwhelming vote share, reduced participation could give trailing candidates room to catch up. For Hwang Young-woong's fandom, the key question is whether they can re-mobilize their existing enthusiasm to increase votes. Kim Da-hyun's fandom, too, can create changes in the top-tier race through active participation, and if fans' support concentrates, the possibility of narrowing the gap with second place remains open.

■ Second-Half Finals: A Result Made by Fans' Votes

This competition goes beyond simply determining the rankings of three songs. It is also a stage where fans can show how continuously they express interest and affection for the music of their favorite singers. In the Album Award, a vote is a means of connecting the heart of support to an actual result, and if fans want their favorite singer to achieve good results, direct participation in voting matters.

This November awards is especially meaningful as the second-half finals. As a stage where fans choose directly, the enthusiasm that lasts until the very end determines the final ranking. Fans supporting 'Miya' still have a chance to defend the lead, fans cheering for 'If One Truly Loves' have a chance to lay the groundwork for a comeback, and fans choosing 'Love Met in Gwangyang' continue their challenge for a higher ranking. As each fan's votes accumulate, the vote gap may widen or narrow.

Whether the current rankings will hold until the final day of the finals or new changes will emerge through fandom mobilization remains unknown. Whether Jang Han-byeol's dominance continues or Hwang Young-woong and Kim Da-hyun's pursuit begins in earnest is the main viewing point of this Album Award. Attention is focused on what outcome will emerge from the fierce three-way competition among the candidates in the November Globe Netizen Awards Album Award.

[Some AI assistance was used in producing this article. Vote rankings and vote counts may vary depending on the time of tallying, and final results should be confirmed through official announcements.]