BLACKPINK, aespa's Karina and Ningning, and actor Ahn Hyo-seop made a splash at Met Gala 2026, showcasing stunning outfits.
May/6/2026 12:32
BLACKPINK, aespa's KARINA and NINGNING, and actor Ahn Hyo-seop appeared at 'Met Gala 2026', attracting attention. Recently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the event had 'Costume Art' as this year's exhibition theme, with luxurious celebrities showcasing their unique and striking dresses. KARINA wore a dress and gown by 'PRADA', exuding elegant charm. NINGNING created a glamorous atmosphere in a black dress by 'GUCCI'. Jennie wore 'CHANEL', Jisoo wore 'DIOR', Rosé wore 'SAINT LAURENT', and Lisa wore 'ROBERT WUN', captivating the venue in gorgeous dresses. Notably, it was the first time all BLACKPINK members attended the event together, and a group shot of the four was also released, generating buzz. Additionally, Indian model Bhavitha Mandava posted a selfie taken in a bathroom mirror on her Instagram with the comment, 'I thought it was cute, but I might delete it later.' The published photo captured Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa posing together. Ahn Hyo-seop appeared in a 'VALENTINO' outfit, showcasing a simple yet distinctive red stole and striking a confident pose. Other attendees included EJAE, who worked on the OST for the Netflix movie 'KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters', model Jung Ho-yeon, and Naomi Osaka.
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