Okay so Jennie walked the 2026 Met Gala carpet and naturally the Internet exploded — but not in one single way. International outlets and some fans called the styling and makeup too faint or “bland,” while Korean netizens flipped the script, praising the creativity and boldness of the beauty look.
The look that sparked all the chatter was actually very minimalist and art-forward: extremely thin, bleached brows, a barely-there base, soft pink eyeshadow with matching highlighter, and tiny drawn freckles across her cheeks and nose. A super close-up photo of her face went viral in Korea and many commenters applauded her commitment to an unconventional, editorial vibe rather than the usual “idol pretty” makeup.
Highlights from K-Netz reactions included praise for the artistic direction (many compared her brows to old black-and-white movie stars), comments appreciating the risk-taking, and a reminder that Jennie can pull off looks regular stars might avoid. Of course, not everyone loved the color choices, but the overall Korean conversation skewed supportive.
- Jennie is a member of BLACKPINK, one of South Korea’s biggest girl groups under YG Entertainment.
- She’s been an ambassador for Chanel, so fashion-forward or experimental red carpet moments are part of her public image.
- The Met Gala is the annual fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and is known for haute couture and statement-making looks.
- Jennie debuted solo in 2018 with the single “SOLO,” and has often drawn attention for her style choices on and off stage.
As a fan, I love that Jennie keeps taking creative risks — whether people call a look “chopped” or iconic, she’s always steering conversations and embracing art-first styling. That close-up might have quiet tones, but it speaks loud in detail.
Source: Koreaboo