BLACKPINK, aespa, Ahn Hyo Seop, EJAE and More Spotted at the 2026 Met Gala

The 2026 Met Gala recently took over New York City with a bold celebration of style and creativity. The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted the event in its newly renovated Condé M. Nast Galleries, where roughly 400 artworks and fashion pieces explored the human form across 12,000 square feet of space. Guests followed a “Fashion is Art” dress code to align with the exhibition’s core theme. Korean celebrities commanded significant attention throughout the night, reflecting the massive global influence of K-culture. All four members of BLACKPINK made high-profile appearances on the red carpet in distinct designer looks. Jennie wore a sequined Mathieu Blazy gown, Rosé chose a black Anthony Vaccarello piece, Jisoo represented Dior, and Lisa debuted a custom creation by Robert Wun. Other notable Korean stars included aespa’s Karina and Ningning, actress Jung Ho Yeon, and Kpop Demon Hunters stars Lee Jae and Ahn Hyo Seop. International fashion critics offered sharply conflicting reviews of the K-pop icons’ fashion choices following the event. Cosmopolitan listed Lisa and Rosé among the worst-dressed celebrities of the night despite the massive hype. Critics at the magazine felt Lisa’s mannequin-arm embellishments looked unnatural, and they described Rosé’s gown as having a “DIY craft” feel rather than a couture finish. Other major publications like People and Vogue placed Lisa and Jisoo on their prestigious best-dressed lists. W Magazine and Elle also offered high praise, specifically highlighting Jennie and Jisoo for their sophisticated and impactful red carpet presence.