BLACKPINK's Lisa Makes History as Met Gala 2026 Host

Dubai – BLACKPINK’s Lisa has officially made fashion history. The K-pop superstar will join the Host Committee for the Met Gala 2026, becoming the first artist from the genre to hold this prestigious position, Vogue confirmed. The announcement places her alongside fashion icons and celebrities shaping one of the world's most high-profile red carpets.

The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams, with Vogue’s Anna Wintour steering the event. Joining Lisa on the Host Committee are Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello, filmmaker Zoë Kravitz, and stars such as Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, and Sam Smith, reflecting a diverse, star-studded lineup.

Being a Host Committee member goes beyond attendance. Members drive the event’s promotion, influence red carpet positioning, and generate global media coverage. For Lisa, this appointment reinforces her status as a leading force in fashion across Asia and the world.

The 2026 Theme: "Costume Art"

Next year’s theme, Costume Art, celebrates fashion as a living form of art. The exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art will explore "the dressed body" throughout history, pairing garments with artworks to highlight fashion’s intersection with various artistic forms. Guests are encouraged to embrace surreal silhouettes, sculptural outfits, body painting, and performance-inspired looks, promising an unforgettable visual experience.

Lisa’s debut at the 2025 Met Gala made headlines worldwide. She dazzled in Louis Vuitton with a black sequined peplum blazer, a fitted bodysuit, and pearl-accented chain belt. The ensemble drew both admiration and controversy due to artwork that some misinterpreted as referencing civil rights figures. The designer’s team later clarified that the illustrations were personal portraits from the artist’s life, resolving the misunderstanding.

Since then, Lisa has been an unstoppable force in fashion, attending global fashion weeks, luxury events, and major red carpets. Her evolving style, poise, and confidence have earned her praise as one of the industry’s most influential young icons.

The Met Gala 2026 is set for May 4, and anticipation is already building for Lisa’s red carpet presence—not just as a celebrated guest, but as a trailblazer shaping fashion’s global narrative.