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.

The Articles That Defined the 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 announce they will not submit music for Grammy consideration

#1 Most Read · #1 Most Discussed

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.

Grammy CEO responds to BTS’s decision not to submit for the 2027 awards

#2 Most Read · #2 Most Discussed

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.

Criminal complaint filed against ADOR over leak of NewJeans Hanni’s visa information

#3 Most Read · #2 Most Discussed

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.

The Articles Readers Shared Most

Readers shared a mix of drama news, artist achievements, and weekly K-pop updates beyond allkpop Lab.

BTS raises over 430,000 USD for charity auction as Jimin’s FIFA World Cup halftime jersey sells for record 110,000 USD

#1 Most Shared

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.

RIIZE’s Sungchan is spotted with his first blonde hairstyle since debut, sparking interest

#2 Most Shared

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.

‘Pachinko’ star Kim Min Ha selected as sole host for the 31st Busan International Film Festival opening ceremony

#3 Most Shared

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.

Comments That Got the Community Reacting 🎖️

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.

• **********enim · 👎 11 · 👍 10 · 😂 4 · 💡 2 , [View the comment]
• ******light · 👎 10 · 👍 8 , [View the comment]
• ****quid · 👎 6 · 👍 5 · 📣 4 · 💡 1 , [View the comment]

All reaction types—including likes, dislikes, laughs, cheers, and helpful reactions—were included. Receiving a high number of reactions does not necessarily mean that readers agreed with the comment or that allkpop endorses the opinion expressed.

Community Spotlight 🎉

A special shoutout to****quid, ****spice, and ***chko, who were among the most active members of the allkpop Lab community this week.

• ****quid , 💬 17 comments · ❤️ 25 reactions
• ****spice · 💬 0 comments · ❤️ 58 reactions

• ***chko· 💬 0 comments · ❤️ 53 reactions

Thank you to all three members for doing more than simply reading—whether by consistently leaving reactions or actively joining the conversation.

As a small thank-you, we’ll be sending each featured member a special gift. If you think one of the usernames above may be yours, please check the email address associated with your allkpop account.

Community activity is based on comments written and reactions given over the past week.

See You Next 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.

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