K-Pop Stars Shine at the 2025 Met Gala
K-pop stars from groups Blackpink and Seventeen, specifically members Rose, Jennie, Jisoo, and S.Coups, don their formal attire for the prestigious Met Gala event.
If you've been keeping an eye on the fashion circuit, you'll know that the 2025 Met Gala was a hot ticket this year, and none other than some of Korea's hottest K-pop stars made their presence known. Here's who showed up, looking fabulous!
The Fashionable Four
- BLACKPINK's Lisa: Making her debut at the prestigious event this year, Lisa donned a tailored jacket and bodysuit showcasing Henry Taylor's artwork. Classy and chic!
- BLACKPINK's Rosé: A regular on the Met Gala scene now, Rosé turned heads in an all-black suit and cape for her second year.
- BLACKPINK's Jennie: Another blackout beauty, Jennie rocked a Coco Chanel-inspired gown that had taken 330 hours to create. She can definitely pull off any outfit she sets her mind to!
- S.Coups (SEVENTEEN): A newcomer to the Met Gala, S.Coups chose to pay homage to traditional Korean hanbok with pleated trousers. He represents Korea's unique fashion heritage on the red carpet.
More K-pop Idols on Their Way
The buzz is that Felix from Stray Kids and J-Hope from BTS might be attending the Met Gala as well. Only time will tell if they'll hold their own on the red carpet like our fashionable four!
None of these K-pop idols were named as co-chairs for the event, but they added a strong dose of style and diversity to the event. The Met Gala's co-chairs this year included the one and only Anna Wintour, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton, with LeBron James as an honorary co-chair. Get ready for next year's Met Gala to be even more fabulous with these talented K-pop stars lighting up the red carpet!
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Additional Insights:
- Lisa's outfit incorporated several symbols of Korean heritage, making her Met Gala debut a tribute to her roots.
- Jennie's stunning Coco Chanel-inspired gown took several artisans over a month to create, demonstrating the attention to detail that goes into her wardrobe.
- Rosé's sleek all-black suit became an instant classic, with fans praising her confidence and elegance on the red carpet.
- S.Coups' hanbok-inspired outfit was a nod to Korea's rich history of traditional fabric patterns and colors.
- The 2025 Met Gala not only attracted celebrities from the world of entertainment but also K-pop stars, showcasing their unique sense of style and pop-culture influence.
- BLACKPINK's Lisa, with her outfit incorporating symbols of Korean heritage, made a powerful statement as she honored her roots at the Met Gala.
- Jennie's meticulously designed Coco Chanel-inspired gown, requiring over 330 hours of artwork, demonstrated her commitment to the arts as both a singer and a fashion icon.
- Rosé's all-black suit, radiant with her confidence and elegance, made an impression on the red carpet, solidifying her status as a style icon beyond K-pop.
- Representing Korea's traditional fashion heritage, S.Coups' hanbok-inspired attire at the Met Gala provided a memorable blend of past and present, introducing pop-culture enthusiasts to an intriguing facet of Korean arts and entertainment.
