aespa Karina's Met Gala Debut: Prada's New Star

Espa member Karina's Met Gala outfit is a hot topic. This year's Met Gala invited Espa's Karina and Ningning, along with actor Ahn Hyo-seop, forming an "all-time great K-lineup."

Karina showcased a custom Prada look featuring a white satin dress with a black cape. This outfit was a modern reinterpretation of the Korean traditional garment 'durumagi' and the 'collar of hanbok,' which overseas media Tatler Asia interpreted not just as an outfit but as the "​epitome of Cultural Translation."

Espa's Ningning appeared in a black Gucci ballgown, with its three-dimensional floral embellishments and silhouette harmonizing with Ningning's glamorous appearance, creating a scene "like an opera."

Actor Ahn Hyo-seop presented a Valentino suit accented with a gold silk shirt and a red scarf. Global fashion magazine Teen Vogue praised his style as "​a bold sense of color hidden within soft classicism."

This year's Met Gala demonstrated how K-content is evolving as a 'source of creation' in the global fashion scene. In particular, attempts like Karina's Met Gala look, which interprets traditional elements into high-end fashion, are expected to become a new weapon for our stars to leverage in the global market in the future.