[CBC News] Hwang Young-woong won the March Netizen Awards, which ran from March 1 to March 31.
March proved to be more than a mere holding pattern for Hwang Young-woong — it was a showcase of how much higher he can soar. As spring voting heated up, he defended his five-crown throne without faltering and captured the overall title, reaffirming his status as an irreplaceable presence. Notably, he re-entered the 70,000-vote club just two months after January.
The month’s defining themes were overwhelming unity and record-setting momentum. His fandom’s cohesion translated into tangible voting power, widening the gap with challengers. Despite aggressive pushes from rivals, Hwang’s supporters maintained a firm early lead and sustained it through the final count, demonstrating both strategy and resilience.
Throughout March, fans’ steadfast trust in the star turned into a string of measurable records, unfolding with near-daily drama. That intense backing served as a primary engine, energizing the awards overall.
Even amid fierce category battles, the performances at the top were striking. After mid-month, an onslaught from rising newcomers met defensive strategies from established acts, creating tense moments. Yet at each turning point, Hwang pushed through with commanding vote totals, underlining that he’s not just a popular performer but a symbol of a vast fandom culture.
In the end, March’s win underscores Hwang Young-woong’s ongoing run at No. 1. With new challengers emerging monthly and the landscape constantly shifting, his steady pace and continued streak have become one of the most emblematic chapters in Netizen Awards history.
Below is the list of March Netizen Awards winners by category.
▲ Male Singer: Hwang Young-woong (78,562 votes), ▲ Female Singer: Jung Seo-joo (30,640 votes), ▲ Album of the Year: Hwang Young-woong — Oppa Is Back (78,086 votes), ▲ Best Group: Forte di Quattro (15,436 votes), ▲ Neo Star Award: Chun Gil (21,780 votes)
▲ Male Actor: Byun Woo-seok (42,207 votes), ▲ Female Actor: Kim Hye-yoon (22,156 votes), ▲ Film of the Year: The Christmas Song (33,226 votes), ▲ Drama of the Year: MBC \"21st Century Grand Lady\" (36,546 votes), ▲ Masterpiece Award: tvN \"Carry Seon-jae and Run\" (34,173 votes)
▲ Greatest Star Award: Cho Yong-pil (5,966 votes), ▲ Grand Actor Award: Kim Won-hae (2,574 votes)
▲ Sports Award: Heo Ung (6,030 votes), ▲ Pro Baseball Award: Lotte Giants (1,745 votes)
▲ Culture & Education Award: TV Chosun \"Trot All-Star Show: Wednesday Night\" (27,039 votes), ▲ Celebrity Award: Trot Rising Star Jung Seo-joo (29,058 votes), ▲ Broadcasting Award: Son Tae-jin (15,854 votes)
▲ Corporate Award: Samsung Electronics (1,720 votes), ▲ Business Leader Award: Lee Jae-yong, chairman of Samsung Group (2,315 votes)
▲ CF Model Award: Hwang Young-woong (77,896 votes) ▲ Fanbook Award: Hwang Young-woong (77,759 votes),
▲ Net Grand Prix: Hwang Young-woong (77,982 votes)
▲ Immortal Star: Shin Hae-chul (1,830 votes) ▲ Immortal Founder: Lee Byung-chul, founding chairman of Samsung (776 votes)
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▮ CBC News | CBCNEWS Reporter Jung Jong-hoon
