What stories drew the most attention across allkpop over the past week?
This week, BTS’s decision not to submit music for Grammy consideration—and the reactions that followed—became the biggest topic of conversation. The controversy surrounding the alleged leak of NewJeans Hanni’s visa information by ADOR was another major story closely followed by readers.
Meanwhile, stories about BTS’s charity auction, RIIZE Sungchan’s new blonde look, and actress Kim Min Ha’s selection as the sole host of the Busan International Film Festival opening ceremony were widely shared across the community.
Here’s a look back at the stories everyone was reading, discussing, and sharing over the past week.
Interestingly, the three most-read stories of the week also ranked first through third among the most-discussed articles.
Readers were not simply checking the latest news. They were also actively sharing their own views on the issues behind each story.
BTS’s announcement that they would not submit music for Grammy consideration drew the most attention this week.
Readers shared a wide range of views on the group’s decision and what it could mean for the relationship between BTS, K-pop, and the Grammys.
The Recording Academy CEO’s response to BTS’s announcement naturally became another major topic.
The conversation continued from whether BTS’s absence would affect the Grammys to how much influence the award show still holds today.
Designer Park Si Young’s criticism of NewJeans’ four-member special film also drew considerable attention. The article prompted readers to debate the project, the group’s current situation, and the reactions surrounding the four-member video.
Readers shared a mix of drama news, artist achievements, and weekly K-pop updates beyond allkpop Lab.
BTS’s charity auction became the most-shared story of the week.
The scale of the funds raised—and the record-setting sale of Jimin’s FIFA World Cup halftime jersey—especially caught readers’ attention.
Sungchan’s first blonde hairstyle since debut quickly became a talking point among fans.
Photos of his noticeably different look spread widely as readers reacted to the transformation.
Kim Min Ha’s selection as the sole host of the Busan International Film Festival opening ceremony was also widely shared.
The milestone drew attention as another significant step in the actress’s growing career.
Once again, plenty of different opinions were exchanged in the comment sections this week
Comments from **********enim, ******light, and ****quid received some of the strongest reactions from other readers. Check out the original conversations to see what sparked the response.
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A special shoutout to****quid, ****spice, and ***chko, who were among the most active members of the allkpop Lab community this week.
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Community activity is based on comments written and reactions given over the past week.
Which story or comment stood out to you the most this week?
Thank you to everyone who read, shared, reacted, and joined the conversation. Let us know what you thought about this week’s biggest stories in the comments below.
We’ll be back next week with another look at the stories and community moments that drew the most attention across allkpop.
Rankings and selections are based on activity recorded on allkpop Lab from July 28 through August 3, 2026.
