No, BTS members did not attend the Met Gala in 2023, despite rumors, with Jimin and Suga rumored to attend but ultimately skipping due to conflicting schedules and tour commitments, leaving fans disappointed. While individual members like Jungkook had Met Gala-related buzz in later years (like 2025), 2023 saw no BTS members on the steps, with the group focusing on solo tours and brand activities, as noted by AOL.comwww.aol.com and ZoomTV.comhttps://www.facebook.com/zoomtv/videos/why-didnt-bts-stars-jimin-and-suga-attend-the-met-gala-2023-e-town-zoom-tv/756587946123946/.
To the disappointment of A.R.M.Y fans everywhere, neither BTS' Jimin or Suga made their Met Gala debut tonight despite rumors they would attend. (They were both in town leading up to the highly-anticipated event, leading fans to speculate they would appear on the Met steps.)
And while BTS didn't attend this year's extravaganza, their presence was very much felt, especially Jungkook's. In a curated list celebrating albums that embody boldness, elegance, and star power, Jungkook's GOLDEN stood tall among the elites. The album was released in 2023, but it's still turning heads in 2025.
JENNIE. Blackpink's Jennie made her Met Gala debut in 2023 by wearing a cute Chanel minidress with a bow. She also attended in 2024 when she wore a gorgeous flowy blue dress, and in 2025 in a vintage Chanel tuxedo gown.
The richest member of BTS is widely reported to be V (Kim Taehyung), with an estimated net worth around $40-$41 million, primarily from his hit solo album Layover, luxury brand ambassadorships (Celine, Cartier), and high-earning social media presence, followed closely by Jungkook and then J-Hope and Suga.
Holland is known as "the first openly gay K-pop idol". He is an only child. His parents found out about his sexuality after he discussed it in an interview.
The 🐥 emoji in BTS typically represents Jimin, often used alongside 🐣 or sometimes 🍡, symbolizing his cute and charming demeanor, especially in his early days or when being playful, contrasting with other member emojis like 🐨 for RM or 🐰 for Jungkook, according to this Reddit thread and this X (formerly Twitter) post.
"Traylor" fans everywhere were hoping that the "Karma" singer and the NFL star would walk the Met Gala red carpet together. However, neither Taylor Swift nor Travis Kelce were in attendance. The pair were both invited, but skipped the event due to their conflicting work schedules, sources told TMZ.
Namjoon, Tae and JK have all expressed support in various ways directly to LGBT+ fans that have showed up to fansites. Members like Yoongi has straight up said it's nothing wrong, everyone is equal, when Namjoon was a bit more “diplomatical” and tried to swerve the question a bit.
Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Jane Fonda. The "9 to 5" cast of acting legends and fashion icons has never been at the big night. Fashion icon Dolly Parton has walked many red carpets, but never one for the Met Gala. Her "9 to 5" costars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin also haven't.
One of the things Bang PD/HYBE had forbidden the members to do was to sign autographs or take photos. We haven't seen Hobi do this for fans since he was in LA filming AHL waaay back in 2014. I've been critical in the past of the members not being able to interact this way with fans.
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But, during a 2017 appearance on The Late Show with James Corden, Anna Wintour confirmed that Trump is the one person she would never invite back to the event.
BTS' Jungkook at Met Gala 2025 might not have happened in person, but his impact was undeniable. While serving in the military, his solo album Golden earned a spot on Apple Music's “Met Gala-Worthy Albums” list—marking a historic moment.
BTS FESTA is an annual celebration held every June to commemorate BTS's debut anniversary on June 13, marking their official debut in 2013 with the song “No More Dream.” 💜
We know for sure Tim Gunn was banned from the Met Gala because he said as much in 2016. “It is very true. It is a crazy story, and as far as I'm concerned, it's a very matter-of-fact story. I was asked what is the most unforgettable thing I've ever seen in fashion and I said, 'It's easy.
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The Met Gala is an exclusive event, only open to a small number of invited guests - usually around 450. Often, the biggest brands will buy a table, and use it to host their desired celebrities. The label benefits if the celebrity is associated with them and wears one of their outfits on the red carpet.
The 🎗️ (Reminder Ribbon) emoji symbolizes awareness, support, and remembrance for various causes, often representing health issues like cancer, mental health, or military support (especially yellow ribbons for troops), acting as a digital pin to show solidarity or encourage action for a specific movement or event. It's a versatile symbol for raising consciousness about important issues.
BTS' Jungkook
Reportedly, he is the second richest member of BTS, with a net worth of $35 million USD.
The name for the 👤 emoji is Bust in Silhouette, representing a generic, featureless person's head and shoulders, often used as a default profile picture, for "guest" users, or to signify an anonymous individual in user interfaces.
Jungkook is very open in his support for the LGBTQ+ community - YouTube.
Image: Photo: Instagram / @official_marykiko. K-POP star Hansol recently came out as asexual. Hansol, of the group ToppDogg, came out via an Instragram livestream, Gay Star News has reported. “I have been thinking a lot,” Hansol said.