Stray Kids Allegedly Accepts Racism At Met Gala, Public Outraged

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JAKARTA - Stray Kids makes fans proud of their performances at the Met Gala. They became the first K-pop group to attend in groups to support the biggest fashion event.

However, this good news goes hand in hand with allegations of racism that members receive when they walk on the Met Gala red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Monday, May 6, United States time, 8 members of Stray Kids came with a design from Tommy Hilfiger. As ambassadors, they started their move compactly wearing black suits and stood in position.

In various live broadcasts, several highlighting photographers talked about the members with mocking tones.

"Can you get closer?" I've never seen a face without this much expression in my life, "so is one of the photographers' words recorded on the video.

"They're like robots," said another.

When Stray Kids took off their suits to show off their clothes, photographers seemed to question having to take another picture of them.

"Now we're taking pictures again. Maybe it's better, now take photos with feelings," said one photographer.

"Now jump!" said another.

Another photographer was also recorded saying 'Arrigatou' which is an expression of gratitude in Japanese is not Korean.

Bang Chan as the leader of Stray Kids allegedly knew the photographer's response, so he patted his hands as a sign to the members to follow him walking off the red carpet.

The public who saw this action felt that the photographers were racist about the South Korean boyband. They regretted the presence of Stray Kids for the first time having to face negative comments.

"Whether you are fans of Stray Kids or not, NO ONE should receive heinous and racist comments from photographers like that," wrote one netizen.

"True and unprofessional racism. Stray Kids are guests but photographers act like that?" asked another.

"There's no need to be a fan of Stray Kids to feel annoyed with the unprofessional attitude of photographers," said a netizen.