In the November Globe Netizen Awards singer category Album of the Year (second-half finals), Jang Han Byul's 'Miya' has been racing ahead with an overwhelming vote share from the start. Hwang Young Woong's 'If One Truly Loves' and Kim Da Hyun's 'Love Met in Gwangyang' are following, forming a three-way race at the top. As the finals are still underway, the competitive landscape could shift depending on fan voting participation, drawing keen attention.

■ Voting Status as of the Morning of the 5th

As of the morning of the 5th, Jang Han Byul's 'Miya' ranks first with 1,041 votes, a 74.7% share. Second place is 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 Byul and second-place Hwang Young Woong is 818 votes, while the difference between Hwang Young Woong and Kim Da Hyun is 158 votes.

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

'Miya' has taken roughly three-quarters of the total votes, establishing a clear advantage in the early stage of the competition. Notably, a vote share exceeding 70% demonstrates the active voting participation of Jang Han Byul's fandom. If the current trend continues, the song is well positioned to maintain the lead, but with the finals 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 Unity

Hwang Young Woong has long enjoyed strong fandom support in the Netizen Awards. He is maintaining a top position in this Album of the Year race as well, but closing the gap with the leader will require additional fan voting. Depending on how much the fandom rallies going forward, the intensity of the competition could change; 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 emotional style and vocal ability. With fan support continuing, whether voting participation expands going forward 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, so narrowing the difference 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, this is less a fierce photo finish and more a case of the leader running solo with trailing candidates in pursuit. However, voting is still in progress, and there is no guarantee that the rankings formed early on will carry through to the final result.

This Netizen Awards vote allows participation once every four hours. Under this structure, fans' continued interest and participation directly affect cumulative votes, and fandoms that steadily accumulate votes rather than cheering just once can secure an advantageous position in the competition.

Each fandom faces clear tasks. For Jang Han Byul's fandom, defending the lead is crucial, since 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 it can rally its previous enthusiasm and increase votes. Kim Da Hyun's fandom can also bring changes to the top-tier race through active participation, and if fan 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 ranking three songs. It is also a stage to see how persistently fans express interest and affection for the music of their favorite singers. In the Album of the Year race, 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 is important.

This November awards is especially meaningful as it is the second-half finals. As a stage where fans choose directly, the enthusiasm that continues to the very end determines the final rankings. 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 turnaround, and fans choosing 'Love Met in Gwangyang' continue their challenge to climb the rankings, because as each fan's vote accumulates, the vote gap may widen or narrow.

Whether the current rankings hold until the final day of the finals or new changes emerge through fandom unity remains to be seen. Whether Jang Han Byul's solo run continues or Hwang Young Woong and Kim Da Hyun's pursuit begins in earnest is a key point of interest in this Album of the Year race. Attention is focused on what outcome the fiery competition among the three candidates in the November Globe Netizen Awards Album of the Year will bring.

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