Met Gala 2025: Will Blackpink's Jennie and Lisa who rule K-pop slay the red carpet?

Dubai: In a few hours, all fashionable roads will lead to the iconic steps of the Met Gala 2025.

With this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” shining a spotlight on the history and influence of Black Dandyism, fans are eagerly awaiting the fusion of bold fashion, culture, and celebrity.

And in the thick of it all? K-pop.

With Korean pop idols cementing their influence in both music and fashion, speculation is rife over which stars will walk the Met Gala red carpet this year. While the official guest list is still under wraps, here’s who might just make the cut.

Let it also be known that no agency confirmations have landed just yet, but there's simply no denying K-pop’s dominance on global red carpets. With past Met Galas featuring the likes of Blackpink, and Stray Kids, it’s only a matter of time before the final list drops—and the K-pop world sets fashion’s biggest night on fire once again. But here's the buzz on who might make into the revered Met gala circle late tonight ... For those hoping to watch the action, log onto YouTube telecast of the event starting 2am, UAE time ...

Jennie Kim, often hailed as the Human Chanel, is rumoured to be making her third Met Gala appearance. Spotted flying to New York just days before the event, fans and fashion insiders alike are convinced she’ll be back. With her impeccable style and ongoing relationship with the French fashion house, Jennie is a frontrunner on every speculative guest list.

Rosé stunned the world during her Met Gala debut in 2021 in a sleek Saint Laurent dress. While she skipped 2024, whispers of her return are growing louder. An alleged guest list in circulation has her name penciled in. If true, Rosé’s effortless elegance could once again grace the steps of the Met.

Blackpink's Lisa recently signed on as Louis Vuitton’s global ambassador after her departure from Celine. Given LV’s role as this year’s Met Gala sponsor, fashion insiders are betting big on her debut appearance. She’s already turned heads at the Oscars and Paris Fashion Week—so a Met moment seems inevitable.

Leader of Seventeen, S.Coups, was spotted flying to New York, setting fan speculation into overdrive. With the group’s increasing international acclaim, and fashion partnerships gaining momentum, S.Coups could represent the next wave of K-pop power at the Met—either solo or with bandmates in tow.

Stray Kids, who made an unforgettable Met Gala debut in 2024 with Tommy Hilfiger, are once again in the spotlight. With the group just wrapping their “dominATE” world tour, fans are hopeful they’ll return. Rumour has it that Felix, in particular, might appear solo if not with the full group.