Met Gala 2024: Stray Kids Make Historic Appearance Amid Rude Paparazzi Treatment? Watch
Stray Kids, the renowned K-pop ensemble, achieved a historic milestone at the Met Gala 2024 by being the first complete K-pop group to attend the prestigious event together. Clad in attire designed by American fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger, all eight members¡ªBang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N.¡ªmade a striking entrance on the red carpet.?This year's Met Gala, themed "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" and adhering to a dress code called "The Garden of Time," saw Stray Kids in bespoke suits that aligned with Tommy Hilfiger's signature red, white, and blue, enhanced with elegant gold accents. Their appearance was particularly memorable as they coordinated the dramatic reveal of their suits by simultaneously removing their overcoats, captivating the audience with their synchronised style and unity.
Stray Kids Makes Historic Appearance At Met Gala 2024 Amid Rude Paparazzi Treatment
However, their groundbreaking appearance was marred by an unpleasant incident involving the paparazzi. A viral Twitter video captured some photographers treating the group members rudely, with disparaging remarks that clouded their historic moment. This incident sparked discussions on the treatment of celebrities by the media, especially at such high-profile events.
To witness Stray Kids' historic Met Gala debut and the claimed controversial encounter, check out the video below:?
One of the cameramen was heard saying, 'I have never seen so many unemotional faces in my life.'??
The incident did not, however, overshadow the significant cultural impact of their attendance. Stray Kids¡¯ collective presence at the Met Gala highlights a significant step forward in the integration of K-pop into global fashion culture, signalling an ever-expanding horizon for K-pop artists on the world stage.
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Their presence at the gala not only marked Stray Kids¡¯ debut but also set a precedent as the first time an entire K-pop group has participated in this high-profile event. In previous years, the Met Gala had welcomed individual K-pop stars such as EXO's Lay in 2019, BLACKPINK¡¯s Ros¨¦ and 2NE1¡¯s CL in 2021, NCT¡¯s Johnny in 2022, and BLACKPINK¡¯s Jennie in 2023. Solo artists like PSY and Rain have also graced the event in the past, underscoring the growing influence of K-pop in the global fashion arena.
Their Met Gala appearance was not just a moment of personal triumph for the members of Stray Kids but also a landmark event celebrating the continuing rise of K-pop across cultural boundaries.
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