Will Stray Kids attend the Met Gala?
The list of confirmed Met Gala 2024 guests included both regulars and newcomers. But the list was also incomplete.
Historically, no K-pop group has ever attended the Met Gala. The event is notoriously exclusive, with Anna Wintour personally having final say over attendees.
Is 2024 a major milestone for one of the world’s most popular music genres?
Stray Kids is an extremely popular K-pop group
In 2018, Stray Kids were formed under JYP Entertainment. The boy band debuted after an appearance on the survival show. Stray children.
Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and IN make up the eight members of Stray Kids.
The band has sold more than 21 million albums worldwide. They are very popular in many countries, including the United States.
Stray Kids’ latest album was released before the Met Gala 2024 ROCK STAR.
ROCK STAR debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. This was the boy band’s fourth time reaching number one.
While this cements the band’s global celebrity status, it is (presumably) of no particular interest to Anna Wintour, as she carefully curates the Met Gala invite list.
The eight members of Stray Kids are also fashion icons.
Like all boy bands, from the Backstreet Boys to the Beatles, Stray Kids sell more than just music. There is an image, a projection of personality. A brand.
Stray Kids act as brand ambassadors for various luxury designers. Many of them are very familiar names to Met Gala attendees.
Hyunjin is considered the first Korean global brand ambassador for Versace. Meanwhile, in 2023, Felix became a house ambassador for Louis Vuitton. And The is important to Anna Wintour.
Yes, Stray Kids is attending the 2024 Met Gala
Just days before the Met Gala on May 6, 2024, Stray Kids hosted a livestream for their legions of fans.
During the livestream, Seungmin (if you don’t know them apart, he often has the the floofiest hair) made the announcement.
Not only had they received a coveted invitation to what many refer to as the “Oscars of Fashion,” but Seungmin also revealed that the band was fully prepared to attend.
Not every Met Gala attendee fully understands the task. Nowadays, many first-time visitors overwhelm everyone with their spectacular and stylish choices.
Remember that, aside from the obvious charity work, the Met Gala isn’t just about looking good. It should fit a specific prompt.
The 2024 prompt was “The Garden of Time.” Let’s hope Stray Kids’ first Met Gala leaves a lasting and positive impression.