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Jennie Kim’s 2025 Met Gala Look Garners Praise and Renewed Criticism

The BLACKPINK star’s Chanel tuxedo gown aligns with the gala’s theme of Black style, but a resurfaced pre-debut video prompts backlash as she prepares for a world tour and new music.

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Overview

  • Jennie Kim attended her third consecutive Met Gala, wearing a custom Chanel tuxedo gown inspired by a 1987 Karl Lagerfeld design.
  • The outfit, praised for its nod to Chanel heritage and old Hollywood glamour, was tailored to fit the gala’s 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' theme.
  • Social media users lauded her bold fashion statement, calling it a standout moment of the evening.
  • Criticism emerged over a resurfaced pre-debut video of Jennie singing the N-word, with some questioning her attendance at an event celebrating Black culture without addressing the incident.
  • Following the gala, Jennie and her BLACKPINK bandmates announced their upcoming world tour and new music, slated for summer 2025.