STRAY KIDS are MOCKED and Victims to OFFENSIVE Comments By Met Gala Paparazzi!

[@blackswan6379]

The Paparazzis were absolutely out of line and disrespectful. Stray Kids are truly loved by fans all around the world. They didn't deserve that.

[@itsm3l12]

I absolutely agree 🩷

[@amyhahn4734]

And then Bang Chan decided enough was enough and led them out of there. They looked gorgeous and carried themselves beautifully. So proud of them staying calm and poised, as a group, in an awkward situation. And now I'm, lowkey, wondering if this won't end up being addressed in a future banger by our boys!

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

How could we not notice the class, with which they all exited stage left

[@ozbrizzie8869]

Notice as soon as the photographer said, ‘jump’, Bang Chan whose first language is English and who always positions himself at the end so he can see his kids at one glance, clapped his hands to get all their attention and motioned and voiced “let’s go’. We must also remember that 6 of the group are only 23-24years old and none of them had ever been in such an environment where they were surrounded by the biggest names in fashion and entertainment; People they idolised or only seen in movies or magazines. To me they looked nervous and overwhelmed trying to not put a foot wrong and create a good impression. Congratulations Stray kids, they looked amazing. I’m sure they will enjoy and relax at the party when they sit at their table and mingle.

[@rugr82day]

True, they were invited as guests of Tommy and had instructions to not stand too close and they did their job by showing off the outfits. So many of those photographers showed such absolute disrespect and ignorance. Yet they wanted to make money off selling pictures of SKZ. I read last night one of them had the nerve to ask if they could just get a picture of Felix by himself.

[@tinadevaughn2890]

Stray Kids acted like gentlemen and adults.Looked very handsome.Paparazzi acting like school kids

[@kukkim143_8]

LET THE DOGS BARK WE KNOW HOW TALENTED & HANDSOME OUR KINGS ARE 😏

[@tessadevries9474]

Yes the Paparazzis was completly out of line and Desrespectfull, Stray kids does NOT deserve to be treated like this, Stray kids are the sweetest humans on earth, and also these men work extremly hard! Every day........ Stray Kids we Love you ❤❤ Stray kids everywhere all around the world

[@MelbaMadrigal-tz8rt]

Just ignore them and celebrate Skz being iconic as the first K-pop artist that attended the #metgala2024 as a group thanks #tommyhilfiger #straykids looks amazing 🤩🥰🔥

[@a_Stay_enjoying_music]

"Potentially" racist - yeah, íf I was putting together an event like that, that photographer probably wouldn't get an invite next time - being THAT disrespectful to the guests

[@marthageisler6692]

Could you please tell me, who of the stray kids where performing. I can not get it anywhere, thank you

[@a_Stay_enjoying_music]

I haven't seen anything about them performing. Sorry :)

[@OliviaJones-kt8im]

@@marthageisler6692Skz didn’t get to perform at the met gala. It was someone else

[@marthageisler6692]

It was at the Met Gala in New York, one could only watch the fashion at the red carpet and not what was in the hall. Handis forbidden. Stray kids had a performance there. Before that they have been insulted by a reporter terrible in a rassistic way. One could see this jn KZbin. Met Gala red carpet you can get it there.

[@Dragonslayer17.]

More like the photographer should be kicked out immediately

[@vinieviolet]

It's so sad to hear things like that and I think Stay doesn't have to react to them... In France, we say [Indifference is the best contempt] To react is to give importance to stupid and talentless paparazzi.

[@cindyspears5202]

This is ridiculous! They deserve respect! That paparazzi should get fired!!!

[@trinidadfumar3025]

Felix yes he can speak in English, French and Japanese,and Korean he is at good in 4 languages and he is not shy he is an active in all achievements perfect our handsome Felix congratz❤❤❤

[@Airmonke]

I still don’t understand how you can live in a country like America and still make racist comments when it’s such a big deal to everyone. Also as an American I’m disappointed and embarrassed and I hope the Met Gala and photographers make an official apology because that racist comment and the taunting wasn’t okay.

[@Straykidsfan05.]

He is not qualified to speak about straykids🤬😡

[@AndersonL3302]

Not only do they speak English some speak French and Japanese

[@annekai]

And a little Chinese as well.

[@chaeneesah]

I dont usually pay attention to petty things. But what the photographer did is out of line. Well, maybe it is not a big of a deal, as it doesnt affect Stray Kids as an artist. But at the level of human being, the photographer needs to realised that what he did is a shameful thing, not for stray kids but for him. As it just portrays how racist and shallow minded he is.

[@shadoukyatto4758]

Those paparazzi are extremely unprofessional on so many levels but Stray Kids behave perfectly like kings they are calm professional while looking stunning oh they have not seen such unemotional faces well we have not seen such trash and garbage paparazzi in existence. They are lucky to even get a glimpse of Stray Kids

[@totydely-br5014]

It was the greatest lack of respect for artists I've seen, racism with Stray Kids, cruel and unprecedented, seeing the trampled boys without doing anything, and listening to the photographers' imbeciles sending them and laughing, and offending, as if if They were clowns in a circus, it was shameful, a lot of humiliation in front of thousands of other artists, these photographers have to be punished for such a lack of professionalism and racist disrespect in the middle of 2024. I cried with the pitiful scene, thankfully the leaders They soon took from that place, because I could see in the boys' faces, the discomfort. What a descendation met gala.😡😡😭😭😭

[@SelloaneNkojoana-lc8kt]

SKZ and stays or fans just ignore those rude paparazzi they are the ones who look like robots not you our idols are amazing and we love them that's what matters

[@middlemistcamellia8308]

They were totally out of line. Unfortunately no matter who you are, or what you do, there's always going to be haters. Don't let them dull your shine.

[@oOohio]

Guys those paparazzis must be sued. I bet they are the haters online.

[@PatOlson-xu9dq]

The paparazzi behaved shamefully..

[@debbiewhitehouse4823]

SACK ALL THOSE REPORTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS. Bloody rude. Wouldn’t get them again .. TOTALLY OUT OF LINE.

[@marydavis5234]

A cameraman did the samething to Johnny from NCT and he got comments on the news channels website saying Johnny did understand what you said, he just ignored you for being rude.

[@sarahomar8351]

They did that to BTS as well when they first made it to Billboards super disrespectful

[@marydavis5234]

@@sarahomar8351 they were very disrespectful to Johnny from NCT, when he was at the Met Gala. The cameraman from ABCNews are called out on ABC News KZbin channel for being rude to Johnny.

[@sarahomar8351]

@@marydavis5234 ​That's good then even though I know they probably didn't mean it I've seen some media "apologize" to BTS as well after getting backlash from Army but I believe they do that just to save face

[@TESSAISBABO]

Stays are not gonna let this go I hope we figure out who those reporters were

[@itsm3l12]

This is so sad. Skz is amazing 🩷

[@marilynhogg4599]

Straykids remained poised and professional throughout, a true testament to their professionalism and inner strength under what could only be described as rude and vulgar behaviour. Throughout they looked stunning and proved their maturity by not responding to the hecklers in the paparazzi and I’m so proud of them. Well done guys it’s clear to see why so many people love you 🥰

[@loulouwillis5648]

Please!! The Paparazzi is garbage,they do this so often it's a shame. My kids looked fabulous though!!

[@Minsung1410]

I don't know how such shameful people are allowed at an event like this. What they did was absolutely disgusting. It was Stray kids's first Met and they were probably nervous. Instead of welcoming them and complimenting them, they started making rude comments. Like you don't have to compliment them but if not then just stfu. Anyways, my boys looked majestic and we will support them as much as we can. I hope that despite those rude vulgar creatures they still had a good time ❤

[@thishipsdontlie]

Chan said about it on bubble actually.... but not directly

[@K2theworld]

Yes, I just went to look 👀 good for him!! Great response! 😊

[@auntbee8581]

Straykids are a class act !! Nothing more to say ❤ Shame on the paparazzi!!!

[@stay_4awhile]

0:46 STAY, we should totally find out who this man is in the bottom right corner, he’s the one that said “I’ve never seen so many unemotional faces” I’m sorry sir for the inconvenience StrayKids has made for you because they were being PROFESSIONAL, but you wouldn’t understand that though

[@agnieszkagrygowska6928]

There was nothing funny about it. It was unprofessional.

[@llusk6375]

Paparazzi are known for being unprofessional. They are bullies. I'm proud of the way the guys handled it. Mature, unbothered and looking very stylish and handsome. 😊

[@jagathkarunarathna9900]

God! I hate this man. Who is this. He ruined the whole thing. 😢😔😠😠😠😡😠😠

[@nora-jy8gv]

At the end of the day SKz were invited to the red carpet to serve their looks & those pity paparazzis were behind the fence to take their pictures which they will sell to earn money lol. Skz is the boss after all

[@hazelfernandez5623]

This makes me mad😡😡😡😡

[@innacraine]

Stray Kids are best! 🔥🔥🔥

[@leethink_leeknow14388]

the paparazzis should get fired 😡😡😡😡😡

[@jintrey2751]

Born and raised in US and so disgusted with the IGNORANCE of the paparazzi. Educate yourselves, and very few smile as they pose for these scummy trolls.

[@Saint_Chris]

Stupid paparazzi! I think they made bad reputation for Met Gala!

[@marydavis5234]

I’m not surprised at all considering what one cameraman said about Johnny from NCT.

[@moniquepratt6273]

Paparazzi shame on you all! I am saddened that this is Stray kids 1st appearance, and this is what they are treated. First impressions tend to be the most lasting ones, but hats off to the guys for maintaining their poise, RESPECT. Stray kids you guys look great! ❤❤❤❤❤ Shout out to Bangchan!😊

[@WritingHeckYeah]

The paparazzis displayed such disgusting behaviour, thank god Bang Chan led them out of there. I hope the cameramen that said such things live in complete shame for saying such things to such an amazing group.

[@nicholegonzalez9728]

The rude guy has been found. His name is Sean Zanni and he works for for the Independent. Lots of his accounts have gone private, but I am sure complaints can be filed with the Independent

[@ЮлияШеховцова-м3г]

Stray Kids - Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han Jisung, Felix, Seungmin, I.N - are the most beautiful men on this red carpet MET GALA 2024!!!

[@Clmc_88]

ISTG someone thought it was so funny to say "AS YOU WERE" as they were leaving 😮‍💨

[@sarahomar8351]

This reminded me of when BTS first attended Billboards and kept getting similar comments from photographers and others. I thought that years later it would be better but I guess not. Unfortunately the west is xenophobic and are terrified of any non western artist making it big there since they can't really benefit from/control them. It's the ugly world we live. As an Army I can't tell you that it'll stop but it definitely gets better so brace yourselves Stays, enjoy the journey and focus on the positive aspects only💜

[@parkminhee143]

Stray kids looked amazing 👑👑 but I didnt appreciate the disrespectful paparazzi.. either way, skz handled it very professionally and im very proud of them 🔥🔥🔥

[@Pnaifreanne]

That paparazzi that made comment to Stray Kids like that is a trash and shouldn’t be invited in such event! SO PROUDS HOW PROFESSIONAL THE STRAY KIDS HANDLED IT THO❤

[@Threegreentails]

Its the first language of Bang Chan too

[@KathyD66]

Those people need to be fired and not allowed to do this kind of work again until they grow the heck up and learn basic manners and respect.

[@RosagabrielaAndradepalac-tc8wv]

That was rude! Shame on them (paparazzis).

[@Chalalaaaaaaa]

Their humility shone 🤗 Don't worry!! this incident will only add fans to them. STAY calm and observe 👀

[@IdaraBenson-lh8db]

Pls let them breathe cant you guys be happy for sucess what with robot comment I think they should be fired

[@marciaknight6482]

The paparazzi were very rude and offensive. A public apology is in order from them to stray kids😮

[@Dewi_KpopFan]

The photo takers are so unprofessional 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@debbiewhitehouse4823]

I was going to watch the Gala on 7plus later on, but hear about what reporters did. So didn’t even bother. Rather see all the photos of them on the groups pages.

[@Skz_stan93]

Stray Kids were like absolute gentlemen over there but the Paparazzi were so immature... Btw I'm happy & proud that Stray Kids made it to #metgala2024 and wish to reach great heights in upcoming years.

[@Xinchuan27]

Yeah Chan has always said it’s not right to downgrade disrespect people it’s disgusting and in this case paparazzi if they’re not here to do their job please get the bouncer to show them out the door

[@Cobain-worldx]

I really wish wisdom to the paparazzi and I also congratulate the stray kids. Despite everything, they spent the day professionally and had the best style this year. No matter what anyone says, let's see the languages ​​they can speak when the paparazzi speak, who does not understand whom?

[@PamelaBuscemi]

They were out of line and ignorant. I'm glad the Stray Kids did not engage with them.

[@Bi_4_nau]

These paparazzi will be attacked by stays and other K-pop fans

[@westsideweb]

They should fire and Not rehire that photographer EVER AGAIN...what he said was insensitive and demoralizing to persons of good character...he seems to be anti Asian of sorts

[@PlayGtr]

"It got worse at the end" because Chan said lets go after that crap he was hearing because Felix is NOT THE ONLY ONE WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS ENGLISH, SO IS CHAN'S WHO IS FROM AUSTRALIA!!!?

[@joyddha986]

To me, it felt like Stray Kids were unimpressed by the rude paparazzi that's why their facial expressions seems to me like "you're not worthy of my response".. it's Stray Kids' polite way of showing that they're unimpressed with the undiplomatic, uneducated, low-class, and rude attitudes of the paparazzi. What a way to show your country's image to your International guests. I was embarrassed for the paparazzi.

[@jujubee82]

I am embarrassed as an american , that this shi@ has happened. I adore, love, and support my guys, (STRAY KIDS)...........haters/ trolls/netizens are just puppets controlled their insane thinking and fantasies.

[@everythingelse_underthesun]

Actions have consequences. Those bigots are rude and racist. Would you do that to someone American? Ridiculous. What a stain on Met Gala. Embarrassing behavior. If they were my staff, I'd fire them for such behavior. Straykids were true professionals. Stays united!

[@K2theworld]

I highly doubt they would have said something like that to an American celeb.

[@moniquepratt6273]

apologies 'how' not 'what' - my mistake

[@four_leaf_lover]

Wow. Looks like a snake got in and wants to bite. Umm, boys, if you’re reading these comments: 1. We absolutely love you, everywhere, all around the world, and you were invited there because you were wanted there, because you are amazing, talented, wonderful people, each one of you. 2. How this bully and his buddies feeding off his toxicity behaved screams how professional you are and how they are not. Your “emotionless faces” are recognized by everyone else as professionalism and poise, don’t worry. 3. You looked absolutely breathtaking and your huge fan base ate up those reveals. Those bullies were quite the peanut gallery that day. 4. Racism. Something they should be ashamed of, not you. Thank you for walking away from that. I don’t see it often here in the States because we’re a melting pot, but some people still try to get away with it when they feel threatened. How embarrassing on their part. To everyone else, you guys came off as amazing and they came off as, well, … that. I want to thank all of your members for effort into learning other languages like English and to thank Felix for his dedication to learning Korean. You all speak beautifully. No person should be making assumptions or saying things like that to ANYONE, period. That little group wouldn’t be pleasable, even if you all chatted in English during photos and posed making silly faces. 5. You are youtiful. Again, we love you. You absolutely slayed. I hope you shook that group off and still had a good time. I’m curious, if I do some digging, if I and others can contact anyone who can make sure those hecklers don’t get to come back for round two. To be continued. 🩵🤍

[@amyw2475]

Two of them speak English as their first language. Chan, the leader and Felix they are both from Australia. The rest speak some English most of them pretty fluently. These paparazzi were way out of line. I would love to see the Met Gala organizers come out and make a statement that these paparazzi would not be allowed back.

[@bodaramji9800]

disrespectful shit i am so mad

[@SianEdwards-oq3gt]

I don’t understand the paparazzi’s attitude. I haven’t seen 1 ‘famous’ person at the met smile on the carpet. Why were they singled out. Very ignorant and disrespectful. Asking them to jump, like they are performing dogs, ridiculous I would have walked away to. Good for them for not standing there and taking it.

[@K2theworld]

Exactly, the whole point is to look aloof and high ‘fashion’. No one smiles.

[@sarahomar8351]

It's because they're Asian. They did that to BTS years ago I thought by now things would've changed but I guess not

[@K2theworld]

American's don't really pay attention to racism against Asians. It really bugs me.

[@christinef1184]

Just saw this, definitely disrespectful. Dude, just hold your camera and shut up. You do not know what these guys have been through. Racist comments are not acceptable. The organizers should brief the photographers on how to treat people with respect. They should apologize.

[@Pure-lily]

Do something about the paparazzi or we will

[@aguus3196]

Pasen el nombre de ese fotografo, y donde trabaja. tenemos que hacer que aprenda a respetar (bromita, pero si quieren no lo es)

[@waida00]

What song should I listen to to calm down faster. I cant...

[@IdaraBenson-lh8db]

We they trying to make fun of them

[@user-digitalfarmgirl]

PLEASE DON'T EVER CALL THEM VICTIMS ... because they are not victims. They are insulted ( moyog eul danghala) kings, bad- mouthed bosses , disrespected ( mulyehan ) yet still brave warriors, ( yong- gamhan jeonsa ) Bang Chan did a very professional & subtle exit with everyone in tow. They know who they are , they aren't going to let some pathetic sweaty, gaslighter holding a camera. Or some hater, hating his job, make their entire night, a smoking train wreck. SKZ, They love their jobs. They were not sweating at all & they ALL looked so dashing & incredibly flawless. They carried themselves so beautifully . Regal. Those photogs were probably cranky alcoholics , they should've just gone home, if they didn't want to be there. That's pathetic. Stray Kids WANTED to be there because they enjoy their job. Tommy Hilfiger loves his job & he was so proud & excited, how good they looked, in the beautiful , high quality suits he put together for each member. The got to hang with Jennie & an assortment of other interesting & beautiful people. Like I said I wouldn't put them in the victim role. They're going to take this & maybe speak against rascism, from a humanitarian angle. IDK . But I hope this embarrassing moment ,( but not for them ), empowers them & does not shake their personal swagger.

[@MichelleP-J]

This is why K-pop won’t travel well. BTS never had this problem.

[@K2theworld]

K-pop and k-drama are taking over. People are tired of Hollywood celebs and boring movies. Hollywood and these photographers just haven’t fully realized it yet…

[@Katarina879]

What about American TV show and their rude MC? BTS had this problem too

[@sarahomar8351]

Except that they did have this problem when they first made it there unfortunately

[@Tanlawless]

big one but they are alaways theworst in america

[@bourjoism3917]

Can u guys stop this nonsense…u only focus on the negative and that is not cool at all

[@kuju2315]

Let's just enjoy the moment stray kids debut at met gala. Its better if you take down the video.❤

[@Jakes_sim]

No, they shouldn't take down the video. I agree with focusing on Skz, but what those photographers did was just plain disrespectful, and if we don't pay enough attention to it, it could happen to future groups.

[@K2theworld]

I did a vlog on it because I was so annoyed. I hate to give the photographers attention but I feel like it needed to be said.

[@annekai]

​@@K2theworldI was actually watching that live stream when it happened. First the Camara piinting at the ceiling and anywhere else instead of on the group .. and then the awful commentary. It was really upsetting, embarrassing, and enraging! Truly, the audacity of those paparazzi trash. I hope they lose their jobs. I despise racists and xenophobes!

[@HelloD-n1n]

@@Jakes_sim Yeah, we can't let them think that it's okay and that we'll put up with this.

[@AshleyKristyen]

Look yall, yes the comments were rude. But they were not racist. They were more condescending. Which is typical paparazzi behavior towards celebrities who dont do what they're asking. American paparazzi's are known to be bullies. I love SKZ, but if you really look at the boys, they were (UNDERSTANDABLY might I add) nervous!!! They were hyper serious, which to me, made me think that someone on staff may have advised them not to be so expressive, which i think was really the wrong way to coach them for Met. If you look at the other celebrities, they smile sometimes, or give like, fierce model faces. But if you look SKZ, at times their faces were almost blank. Whoever coached them, did a disservice, which was a shame! Again, I think whoever prepped them for Met made a mistake. But you can also see they were nervous, and was it just me, or did Felix actually looked a little annoyed? Which I imagine came from the Papz being rude.

[@sopeintheaugustworld7457]

That’s disrespectful from paparazzi’s side. Hate to see all those ppl talking behind their backs like this, but he is not wrong also. Like the group members looks like they are here for an ad shoot. They were literally standing like a statues. They should have smiled a little or waved their hand towards their fans screaming from the back or could have showed a bromance moment but nothing. Hence why he said unemotional. He is not wrong, unveiling the jacket could have avoided, that was cringe.