When the Met Gala 2025 blue carpet rolled out in New York, it wasn’t just Hollywood royalty or fashion icons turning heads — it was K-pop’s finest who came to steal the show. From jaw-dropping couture to cultural statements stitched into every thread, K-pop idols owned the gala affair.

With this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the night was bound to be full of bold tributes and big risks. But in the middle of dramatic trains and pearl-covered bodices, K-pop stars brought a blend of elegance and unmistakable star power.

Here are four of the biggest K-pop stars who stole the limelight at Met Gala 2025.

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Lisa made her much-anticipated Met Gala debut in a daring Louis Vuitton ensemble. Her outfit featured a glittering blazer paired with sheer panels and logo-printed tights, embracing the no-pants trend. She accessorised with black accessories and styled her hair in a messy updo, complemented by glowy makeup and a long, gem-encrusted manicure crafted by her nail artist Juan Alvear.

However, Lisa's Met Gala look sparked online backlash when eagle-eyed fans noticed a graphic on her underwear that appeared to depict Rosa Parks — the American civil rights icon known for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man in segregated Alabama in 1955. Parks’ quiet protest became a defining moment in the U.S. civil rights movement and remains a powerful symbol of resistance against racial injustice.

Why does Lisa have Rosa Parks in her pants? 😭😭 one of the historic women who fought against racism https://t.co/r4koVZvERr pic.twitter.com/ZFr0LgeU84

— . (@BLACKPINK_FFLOP) May 6, 2025

The placement of her image on intimate wear was seen by many as disrespectful and tone-deaf. Critics called out the look for reducing a civil rights pioneer to a fashion graphic, arguing it trivialised Rosa Parks’ legacy. 

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Jennie, a Chanel ambassador, paid homage to Coco Chanel with a modern twist on the classic tuxedo. Her ensemble featured an off-the-shoulder black satin jumpsuit adorned with pearl cabochons, a white silk camellia, and bejeweled buttons. The look was completed with a dramatic black satin overskirt lined with white taffeta, a two-tone hat, and matching Chanel pumps.

JENNIE in a custom Chanel, inspired by Fall/Winter 1987 look by ✨Karl Lagerfeld✨ on his muse, Inès de La Fressange.🪡 pic.twitter.com/VQAGYPKYBD

— La Mode Unknown (@LaModeUnknown) May 5, 2025

This outfit perfectly blended traditional menswear with Chanel's timeless aesthetic, aligning with the Met Gala's emphasis on individuality and tailored elegance.

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At this point, we might as well start screaming “Blackpink in your area,” because almost the whole K-Pop group was at the Met Gala, barring Jisoo. The singer, who rose to global fame with her hit song “APT” with Bruno Mars, last year, turned a lot of heads at Met Gala 2025.

Rosé returned to the Met Gala after four years, donning a stunning black suit from Saint Laurent. Her look featured a classic black suit with an oversized shawl train, adding a dramatic flair to the ensemble. She accessorised with a bold necklace and a pop of red heels, embodying the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" theme. While some thought the Yves Saint Laurent ensemble lacked flair, others felt it represented the theme perfectly without going over the top with bling. 

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S.Coups, leader of SEVENTEEN, made a quiet yet powerful Met Gala debut that blended Korean heritage with contemporary fashion in the most elegant way possible. Dressed in a custom Hugo Boss ensemble, he wore a layered, hanbok-inspired look that felt both historically rich and perfectly on theme.

His outfit featured a light grey, satin-like jeogori-style top — a subtle nod to traditional Korean attire — draped over pleated trousers with a relaxed yet refined fit. Over this base, he layered a structured charcoal overcoat with asymmetrical cuts and sharp tailoring, adding a Western twist to the traditional Korean outfit.