Stray Kids (Pic/AFP)
The icons from Stray Kids, like Bang Chan, Han, Felix, Seungmin, Hyunjin, I.N, Lee Know, and Changbin, all went to the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. It was a big deal like no other because they were the first K-pop group ever invited!
The theme of the Gala was all about 'Reawakening Fashion.' However, the happy moment for the group was marred by racist paparazzi present at the event.
MET Gala 2024 paparazzi make 'racist' remarks
Fans from all over the world posted photos and videos of Stray Kids' first appearance at the Met Gala. The eight members strutted down the red carpet in suits specially made by Tommy Hilfiger, sticking to his classic red, white, and blue style. Netizens praised how good they looked at the event, but some videos also surfaced where people claimed the Met Gala paparazzi made racist comments to the group while asking them to pose.
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A fan posted a video where some paparazzi were chatting. One of them remarked, "I've never seen so many unemotional faces before." Another chimed in, calling them "robots." They chuckled about it. Then, when the Stray Kids guys removed their coats to show their outfits, a paparazzo joked, "Oh, now we have to redo it?" Someone else said, "Now, let's do it with feelings. Everybody jump." The paparazzi could be heard laughing.
Check out what netizens had to say about the incident:
What else happened at MET Gala 2024?
Fans of K-pop are losing it over one moment captured at the Met Gala 2024, that of BLACKPINK member Jennie greeting Stray Kids member Felix at the iconic event. BLACKPINK and Stary Kids are among the most popular K-pop groups in all over the world, and their fans are elated to see the two superstars from South Korea reuniting at the gala in New York.
A picture of Jennie and Felix in a relaxed moment at the event has emerged. Jennie, dressed in a blue Alaïa mini dress, is seen all smiles as Felix gets up to greet his sunbae (senior). You can see other members of the K-pop group in the background. Felix's white attire stood out in contrast to Jennie's deep blue in the photo. Fans also noticed how Jennie is holding a champagne glass, while Felix is drinking orange juice!
