She slayed the look.
International audiences have been buzzing about BLACKPINK Jennie‘s 2026 Met Gala look ever since she stepped onto the red carpet. According to previous reports, netizens found it bland and boring, especially given the light shades and sheerness.
BLACKPINK Jennie’s Outfit And Makeup Majorly Criticized At “2026 Met Gala”
Some have even gone so far as to call it “chopped.”
chopped makeup chopped dress 😭 https://t.co/u66NNOIfbG
— ﹰ (@jkissante) May 5, 2026
Despite the international furor over her styling, it seems like the uniqueness of her makeup has captivated Korean audiences. A super close-up shot of her makeup quickly went viral online.
The look called for very thin, bleached brows and barely-there makeup. Pink eyeshadow and matching highlighter were the only touches of color on the look. Freckles have been drawn across her cheeks and nose.
While the look is not for everyone, Korean netizens applauded Jennie’s commitment to the arts. Rather than going for a typical but pretty look, they admired her for always pushing boundaries.
- You gotta try this and that. She’s pretty enough. You don’t always have to do idol style makeup.
- I think the makeup is the whole point. It’s unique and her brows remind me of those of a black and white movie star from tens of years ago. I like it especially so.
- The eyeshadow and lip color doesn’t seem to suit her.
- I like the new challenge, and her brows remind of of an olden day film star’s. Jennie’s an artist that is fun to watch.
- She’s so pretty.
It seems like no matter what the haters say, Jennie will always be the people’s princess!
