Here's a breakdown of the hottest K-pop stars in Korea from July 21st to 27th, 2024.

1. NewJeans: This week, #NewJeans has been making headlines with their soaring popularity in Japan for their song "'Blue Coral Reef" and controversies surrounding plagiarism allegations against "Bubblegum." Additionally, the debut process and various controversies related to their agency ADOR's CEO Min Hee-jin have been hot topics.

2. BTS: A Japanese individual mocked #BTS by claiming they wore comfort woman clothes and performed a song, causing a stir. Meanwhile, Jimin's new solo song "Who" topped various global charts, and there's been a surge of interest in member Jin, who has been actively engaged in various activities since his military discharge.

3. Jimin of BTS: #Jimin's second solo album "MUSE" and its title track "Who" continue to rise in popularity. He has achieved remarkable feats such as topping Spotify's "Daily Top Song Global" chart for two consecutive days, claiming the No.1 spot on iTunes' "Top Song" chart in 112 countries, and securing the fourth position on the UK Official Chart, garnering immense global attention.

4. 2NE1: The news of #2NE1's full group reunion after eight years has excited fans worldwide. They announced a 'WELCOME BACK in Seoul' concert in October, followed by overseas performances, causing YG Entertainment's stock prices to soar.

5. Han Sun-hwa: Actress Han Sun-hwa, formerly of Secret, has been gaining attention for her starring role in the movie "Pilot" and her appearances on various variety shows. Her acting skills in the movie and her comedic talent on variety shows have been praised.

6. BLACKPINK: The members of BLACKPINK are set to attend the press conference for the movie "BORN PINK" on the 9th of next month, and they are also preparing for a full group concert. Meanwhile, member Jennie's appearance in the HBO original series "The Idol" has been controversial, but the series has been nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming.

7. Stray Kids: Their new song "Chk Chk Boom" has been trending at No.1 on YouTube's Music Video Trending Worldwide chart for six consecutive days, starting on the 24th. Their performance at the 'SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer' has also been a hot topic.

8. Kim Jaejoong: Former TVXQ member Jaejoong revealed on a variety show that a sasaeng fan had invaded his home and threatened him, causing a stir. His stories about gaining 20kg during his military service as a chaplain have also garnered interest.

9. DIGNITY: The rookie boy group DIGNITY has made a splash with their debut showcase. They have officially begun their promotions with their retro-themed title track "Cool down" on Music Bank.

10. ENHYPEN: Their second full album "ROMANCE: UNTOLD" has ranked second on the Billboard 200, the main album chart of Billboard, and topped the latest Oricon chart in Japan. Their performance at the 'SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer' has also been a hot topic.

Ranked 11th to 20th were (G)I-DLE, Jung Eun-ji, KAVE, KARA, aespa, UNIS, SEVENTEEN, Girls' Generation, PSY, and NMIXX.