In the Male Singer Award category of the May 2026 Netizens Awards, Son Tae-jin and Jang Min-ho are engaged in a fierce tug-of-war for the third-place spot.

As of 6:36 p.m. on the 28th, Son Tae-jin is currently in third place with 12,224 votes, while Jang Min-ho, closely behind in fourth, has recorded 11,994 votes. With a mere 230-vote difference between the two candidates, the rankings could be reversed at any moment depending on the instantaneous firepower of their fandoms.

This competition is particularly drawing attention because both sides are demonstrating consistent and formidable fandom power.

Spanning broadcasts and stages, Son Tae-jin is showcasing a stable presence with his signature emotional vocals and exceptional stage command. His recent maintenance of a high ranking in the Netizens Awards Broadcast Award category has also served as a catalyst for further solidifying his fandom's cohesion.

Jang Min-ho is also demonstrating formidable strength. His strengths include a solid fan base built over a long period, a friendly image, and consistent activities. In particular, analyses suggest that a last-minute reversal is entirely possible, given the characteristic of his fandom to become more tightly united toward the latter half of the voting period.

Meanwhile, in the upper ranks of the Male Singer Award category, first-place Hwang Young-woong (57,455 votes) and second-place Chun-gil (12,599 votes) are leading the pack. However, the gap between Son Tae-jin and Jang Min-ho in the race for third place remains the tightest, making it the most highly anticipated focal point for viewers.

As the May Netizens Awards enter its final phase, ranking fluctuations are expected to grow even larger if concentrated voting by fans continues for the remaining duration. Attention is focused on who between Son Tae-jin and Jang Min-ho will ultimately claim the third-place spot after this fierce contest.