STRAY KIDS at MET GALA

[@sethd28]

When the interviewer said “just a little bit popular” I think she was being sarcastic since they’re so big

[@amyhahn4734]

Yeah, the tongue in cheek tease, I didn't pick up any shade...

[@pourthebubbly]

Yeah I think she meant it in an epitome of an understatement kind of way.

[@yasmintabaldi7353]

It was totally sarcasm cause Tommy was actually saying how much they are popular

[@dunja4282]

When she said "they're just a little bit popular" there's actually a part and Tommy says they're going to have a 40 city tour, 80,000 people like that (but that part is cut out for some reason everywhere now) and then she just says "they're just a little bit popular".

[@ayba9177]

​@@dunja4282 I was gonna say- I saw it live and Tommy goes on about how they're going on tour soon and Skz fills arenas/stadiums with 80,000 fans all around the world, but it seemed to be cut out here.. I guess the tour hasn't been announced yet so they prob retracted that part because of it. 🤷‍♀️

[@draiz0811]

They slayyyyeddd so hard but they deserve the biggest apologies from paparazzi

[@seungmininthebuildungriize.is7]

Yessssss

[@sillykitty1234]

so true :((

[@Evelyn_ly22]

So true

[@sparklymadamjojo]

The paps were so disrespectful

[@KiKiTheArtist12]

Exactly 😠

[@Obviouslyaroach1011]

Stray kids looked amazing at the met gala, BUT THE WAY AS SOON AS BANG CHAN CLAPPED THEY FOLLOWED😭

[@lalashittaga3627]

RIGHT, but it’s cuz he heard the paparazzi say “jump” to them, which is really disgusting

[@cindykauth8283]

They were also using Japanese and they also said people will be looking for 2 K-pop groups because they took their jackets off, which implies that all Asians look alike. Absolutely disgusting

[@tinasuarez117]

​@lalashittaga3627 I heard that too. I got pissed. Bang Chan claped & said 'Let's get out'. He knew what was going on😢.

[@LuluKareem-h2w]

Whatever the leader says we follow🫡🫠😌

[@Obviouslyaroach1011]

@@lalashittaga3627 The said that after, also they were trying to see if they would understand them, but yeah disrespectful, also he went because tommy was signaling them to go up the stairs.

[@nadaqueen7467]

The paparazzi were so rude, they are the worst

[@moniquepratt6273]

I am reminded of them and their 'pursuit' of the late Princess Diana, God rest her soul. I don't for them much. Stray kids rocked the gala, awesome Mr. Hilfiger ❤

[@himaririku9254]

FELIX IS THE KING BEAUTIFUL OF KPOP

[@Pynk143]

Low life photographers.

[@Toka_luki_0o0]

true

[@nadaqueen7467]

I think when she said "only a little bit popular" it was more sarcastic

[@Denek-6284]

I didn't mean to be negative but that's what I think too

[@cherri.mc3]

not sarcastic but more like cheeky

[@l0velyfl0wer]

Not sarcastic just a joke because they cut out the rest of what Tommy said

[@geeel149]

The popular comment was said in the same way you would call a tall guy "shorty"

[@himaririku9254]

FELIX IS THE KING OF KPOP

[@jammm73]

The paparazzi telling them and heyy angry for not coming closer whilst that lady managing them was literally telling them to spread out! Like what even😭

[@Ihhhlbalq]

are u saying they not racist or ?

[@jammm73]

No, I’m trying to say that the paparazzi was getting angry at skz for not coming closer for the picture. But it was not the boys fault because the lady assisting them was telling them to spread out

[@Seungli.]

One part that annoyed me was when one of them was yelling at them to jump and another was said those are the most expressionless faces he has seen like WTH!🤨

[@Ihhhlbalq]

@@Seungli. and then their racist ass even try to make them say words in Korean “how do u say (rice/red) in Korean? “Jump” “are they gonna perform for us” I was fuming I was so mad of how they get treated

[@Ihhhlbalq]

@@jammm73 oh okay💙

[@l0velyfl0wer]

Tommy actually leaked their tour and said that they’re booking 80,000 people halls and she said “just a little bit popular” as a joke. They had to cut out the spoiler😭😭

[@alexrogue18]

I TOTALLY DIDNT EVEN NOTICE!!!! 40 cities is the other part!!!!!

[@MakeGoodTrouble]

He didn't leak the tour itself bc that was announced in Stray Kids' Step Out 2024. What wasn't announced was it being a 40 city tour (Chris nodded when that was said tho). The part that they may be removing this section for tho was bc of the Tommy brag that they fill 80,000 seat stadiums (which Chris visibly winced at that statement because it's a HUGE exaggeration bc their largest concert ever was only 50,000).

[@himaririku9254]

FELIX IS THE KING OF KPOP

[@a_Stay_enjoying_music]

@@MakeGoodTrouble I think she meant that for the upcoming tour they are booking 80.000 people halls :)

[@Felix_beautifuleyes]

​@@himaririku9254yesss ✨️✨️

[@AvengedButUsed]

Ben was about to throw hands over “a little bit popular”. Breathe mate, she was just joking. He’s such a STAY 😂

[@naomieg1041]

LOL, we’re gonna have to teach Ben Sarcasm 😂

[@sister1976]

To be fair this clip cut the comments just before, so it's less clear here that she's saying "just a little popular" ironically :)

[@jennifersthef2406]

Not bad. It can be misinterpreted. Ben knows perfectly well what sarcasm is but the video does not have the complete interview and it can be interpreted differently

[@bst.1502]

There was a lot of paparazzi and people who were super disrespectful to Stray kids and their credibility and Bang Chan took it very well in the after interview when he said "everyone treated us really well" when paparazzi and some of the interviews were shady I totally agree. Americans treat foreigners like crap and I hate it. Stray kids and every other group and everyone else who got invited deserves to be there. Don't treat them badly period. ❤ stay forever

[@Neoobsesser]

"I've never seen so many unemotional faces" what do they want them to do aegyo??

[@withoutanywords]

It would be funny, in the chaotic SKZ style. Aegyo from LN and Han...I imagined it and laughed, thank you! I hope the US paparazzi will remember who SKZ are and won't make the same mistakes again.

[@rahimaye]

You're actually right 👍

[@amina-qq2ll]

i'm telling you plus almost everyone shows up with the same expressions at the met so that annoyed me

[@cookies6455]

I mean, they are literally posing for photos, why wouldn't they be serious? :) It's a fashion gala after all.

[@nualaseamus]

They had their 'fashion' faces on, just like a lot of people who were there.

[@mausharn2389]

They cropped the 1st woman interview ! Tommy spoil the tour with "They are global superstars. They're going on a 40 cities stop, selling stadium with 80k attendance!" That's why she said "Oh just a bit popular" It wasn't a shade :)

[@anyastay25]

The way Ben Kim was nervous for them like us shows how deep he is into stayville😂

[@JulaHockey]

so proud of them to be FIRST GROUP EVER to attend the Met Gala

[@sillykitty1234]

THEY ATEEE SO HARDD , IM SO PROUD OF THE BOYSS !!! THEY DESERVE IT SO MUCH ALL THE HARD WORK THEY PUT OUT 🥹🥹💗💗

[@sillykitty1234]

also at 3:48 she’s being sarcastic lmaoo , so no hard feelings ! 😅

[@loveuntold_msh]

Stray kids the most mentioned celebrity in met gala related social media. Definitely the most buzzed celebs there! Slayed 🌟

[@lvlybangchan]

4:07 they cut that part out but Tommy basically said that skz are going on a 40 stop tour and that they can gather up to 80k ppl at their concerts and then the lady said sarcastically "yea just a little bit popular"

[@thejusticeleague7superhero182]

Stray Kids are the first kpop group to attend the Met Gala and they all looked like princes, so beautiful!!!!

[@Stayrj11]

No, I've literally been saying that Chan is the leader, but Changbin is their front guard. If you watch when they move thru airports or crowds, he's usually in front while Chan is the rear guard. It warms my heart so much to watch the oldest 3 take care of their crew. 🥲🥰 Ah! I'm just so proud of them. I know Felix and Hyunjin, even Seungmin and I.N have exprience with similar things. And of course Chan and Changbin can survive and thrive in any setting. But Lee Know and Han did so good even though they were so nervous!! I'm so proud of all of them.🥰

[@viviannatawny5822]

they slayed hard, and I loved the way Chan dealt with the shitty paparazzi, he was like okay, done, we're leaving... good for him, not to let those assholes have anymore of their time. They were all stunning, and voted best dressed by Rolling Stone magazine. I'm glad they came as a group and were styled together by TH.

[@MakeGoodTrouble]

He actually didn't decide to leave on his own. If you watch it the woman handler up a few stairs (and off camera) says something - most likely telling them to come - getting his attention and that's when he claps and gathers the kids. Either way he stayed professional until the end as always. I strive to have his level of patience and calm in the face of adversity!

[@Spideyhwa]

I am so proud of them there! But im pissed off on how the photographer talked to straykids and how racist and insensitive they were.

[@tschana_queen6]

She was actually being sarcastic when she said "just a little popular", she's actually very nice, she just said that jokingly after Tommy told her they're global superstars and everything Ashley Graham is a plus size model and television presenter. She's really nice

[@ginabell694]

Ok ur like the first comment I've seen who actually knows who she is besides myself. Lol

[@tschana_queen6]

@@ginabell694 yeah I think people are just misinterpreting what she said way too much, like if they look at the video Chan as well did a little chuckle while saying it back. I feel like people have seen Ashley before but forgot

[@ginabell694]

@@tschana_queen6 I didn't realize it was her at first honestly. But yeah. I was like does no one understand sarcasm? Lol but the edited versions of it where they cut off some of Tommy's remarks does change the tone of her comment. But yeah Chan even laughed.

[@hooria_14]

Skz are the first group to attend met gala with all members!!

[@taenyung__m]

I actually got so mad today and I cried after seeing Chan's bubble 👽

[@Obviouslyaroach1011]

What he say😭

[@sillykitty1234]

@@Obviouslyaroach1011 he said "Had such a great time because everyone treated us so respectfully~ 😊"

[@being._.myself24]

Same girl, I wanna make everyone who humiliated them rest in hell

[@brian.11q]

Yes. The paparazzi are rude, but thankfully with all the screaming, they probably couldn't hear what they said. Also, the paparazzi was rude to everyone, but people only noticed with stray kids unfortunately.

[@Stay_스키즈]

​@@brian.11q why what did the paparazzi said ?????

[@koralowakornelia7825]

These paparazzi ruined this special evening !!!!!! These racist comments... I didn't hear them at first, but when I found out it broke my heart 😡😓

[@Miniverse_661]

Stray kids Everywhere Around the World

[@Life_is_life863]

You make Stray kids stay :3

[@daniellakufuna5749]

Straykids ATE they're fits😭🔥💅

[@Mixxielovezjiminnnn]

First of all, they deserve an apology from those stupid paparazzi, and second of all, SKZ DESERVES THIS AND MORE I AM PROUD OF THEM

[@pabixiao]

Ikr the rasicm was so gross man

[@Sam_2006-yay]

I’ve seen the met gala they slayeeeedddd

[@once_STAY_forever_STAY]

Han looks like a mature babygirl 😂 why is this so accurate and funny 😅

[@qwertyyyyyyi4]

He can't mention him without adding the 'babygirl' is so funny😂

[@Luci77711]

OMG YEAHH, I was about to comment that, it's so funny how he said it haha. Unexpected

[@jenniferhanson9208]

A little popular, she meant that tongue in cheek, because they ARE world-wide superstars. I like that the vogue clip you watched cut out the TOUR spoiler. 😆

[@Fizzydrinks077]

I’m so happy that they finally got invited to met gala 😭💗

[@Ari-kp3hl]

yes

[@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 🔥🔥🔥

[@caaarolynj4733]

The Interviewer Was Being Sarcastic You Can Also See Bang Chan Say Just A Little With A Smile 😂

[@liza_pet]

Kim Seungmin is a real prince charming who came down from the pages of fairy tales such beauty elegance and modesty, this noble image and color suits him so much, and makeup just perfectly emphasized his doll face❤👑🌹👼🏻

[@Sky_Collect]

That met gala interview cut out the part before "little bit popular". tommy talked about how they are selling out stadiums and are global superstars, but because he spoiled about stray kids upcoming 40 city tour vogue cut that out. And that;s why the interviwer said "little bit popular" after his comment. From the met gala livestream has the orginal interview

[@MakeGoodTrouble]

He didn't spoil the tour itself bc that was announced in Stray Kids' Step Out 2024. What wasn't announced was it being a 40 city tour (Chris nodded when that was said tho). The part that they may be removing this section for tho was bc of the Tommy brag that they fill 80,000 seat stadiums (which Chris visibly winced at that statement because it's a HUGE exaggeration bc their largest concert ever was only 50,000).

[@Sky_Collect]

@@MakeGoodTrouble thank you for clearing the details :)

[@stay4skzoo]

Aside from the unpleasant moment with the paparazzi, they swept the MetGala, were gorgeous and made history ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jiniret0000]

My 2 cents about what happened in met, SKZ know fot sure that there are a lot of people out there who are rude, bashers, racist etc... so as Jeff Benjamin says "The boundary breakers are always going to have the toughest time to push through but that's exactly why you do it 💪" we all just need to stand beside them and shower them with love, support, positive energy to keep them breaking those damn boundaries. I also am sure that the boys wouldn't want us getting affected and feeling sad or bad about those who don't matter at all. What matters the most is STAY are always there for SKZ... ✌️

[@stormyboz8278]

The paparazzi was rude but our boys looked AMAZING

[@JanetHoneycutt-oe8zp]

The paparazzi was so mean and cruel and rude to stray kids. If you noticed none of them had a smile on their face because of the paparazzi they were made fun of it was terrible for them. I think the paparazzi owes them an apology big time😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@mandydee3849]

They all looked so stunning!! So bad of the racist papparazzi 😢😢 Stays are already trying to get that man fired 😂 well not only STAYS, also lots of other fandoms cant stand what happened to them ❤️

[@cynthiacoyle8885]

That was my first thought too. I heard they were nasty to just about everyone.

[@alexrogue18]

WHERE WAS THE RACIST PART? I HEARD OTHER STAYS TALKING ABOUT IT, BUT IM MISSING IT???

[@tonyabeaver8252]

​@@alexrogue18 they cut it out they had asked how to say stand right in korean assuming they didn't speak english

[@alexrogue18]

@@tonyabeaver8252 actually I found a different video that was what people were mostly talking about. It was disgusting. This one also had some not okay stuff, but like definitely the other one was what people were talking about

[@lunerlilly]

Oh yeah for sure, ATEEZ had a same problem with comments about them enjoying a baseball game. People really need to get a life, this is so disgusting and disappointing. None of the groups or solo acts should ever be treated in such a manner. One thing every fandom should help each other fight back is the Hard R for any of these experiences. I hope we get people like this fired.

[@ascene76]

yep! Love Emma, she is always super chill and nice and friendly with everyone

[@justarandomfan88]

The paparazzi were so rude, you should react to the moment

[@anabananadwaekki]

They looked fantastic ❤ and those disrespectful photographers have been tracked down, either their Insta went private, or they closed comments 😂😂 racist 🤡🤡 karma will get them. Stray Kids showed class❤

[@ginabell694]

One put a statement on his IG that he wasn't a part of it.

[@ChiomaOlaraonye]

Ashley Graham was being sarcastic when she said they’re a little bit popular 😂

[@mominaayaz1790]

I was summoned

[@DeleriumLS]

Ashley Graham was being sarcastic. Shes a globel plus sized super model. Likely the most well known. Shes always very playful and has a wicked sense of humor so she was most definitely being sarcastic and if you notice, Bang Chan gets it.

[@sablgrl01]

Yes exactly! She was being funny and a tad sarcastic

[@Vania-Ta]

7:33 many kpop idols have attended Met gala before Stray kids like Rose and Jennie (BP), Johnny (NCT) and more ... but Stray kids are the first and only kpop group that all members attended toghether

[@HazelBechtel]

Thanks for sharing this with us Ben!

[@jiniret0000]

They edited the part about the concert since it seems that it shouldn't have been divulge yet. So basically Tommy had spilled the beans or spoiled the number of countries for their upcoming tour. 😂 You'll see Chan's reaction as if saying woah ooops...

[@dai.dar11]

FIRSTTTTTTTT ALSO love ur vids they all slayed the met gala looks fr

[@dai.dar11]

NVM REFRESHHED AND EVERYONE CAME UP

[@trinosaurus_]

they deserve an apologize from the photographers

[@nasrinexo]

That’s Ashley Graham and she was absolutely sarcastic for sure saying just a little bit popular 😂

[@stay0T80]

I'm so proud of them🥰🥰🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@Kpopiesluv]

My boys looks so gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@Handiyebiriiste]

3:31 The change in his voice killed me 😭😭💀

[@Plutonelli123]

Thank you Ben for this Reaction. Some Photographers was so mean and make bad jokes about SKZ.

[@zxxsku]

When taking group photos, it is suspected that the photographers did not understand The origin of StrayKids, while taking photos, shouted to them, "I've never seen such expressionless people before," "Are they robots?", "Are they a different group of people after putting on their jackets?", "Are you planning to start performing?" and so on. In the end, there were even photographers who asked them to jump up and shoot, asking them to do so The members of StrayKids were at a loss, and among them, the Korean Australian members Felix and Fang Can, who could understand English and were suspected of being ridiculed, showed obvious discomfort on their faces. In the end of the shoot, team leader Fang Can also took the lead in leaving.

[@amandag1337]

Tommy Hilfiger with the spoiler 😂

[@zxxsku]

Stray kids are subjected to racial discrimination in Met Gala. Some journalists made foul language and racist remarks towards them. And what the female host said. I don't understand why she said that?

[@ginabell694]

What she said was a joke. It was sarcasm. I feel like this version was edited weird so it didn't come off that way. But she wasn't being rude to them. Just making a lightheaded joke

[@natashad3418]

She was joking. She didn't mean it disrespectfully.

[@stay.s.brownies]

They slayed so hard🩷🩵 but the photographers were so damn rude like wtf was wrong with them

[@tubyhobby]

3:53 the way Bens face turned down and he is so right with it... IDK what hell say if he hear the paparazzi issue ...

[@TC-pz6zq]

I've been WAITING for Ben to react to this one! They were amazing and thanks to Tommy Hilfiger for acknowledging their brilliance. She was being sarcastic with the "little bit popular" lol 😎 Emma is on our side to get Stray Kids back next year as performers🙏. Can't wait to hear what Ben has to say about the tour spoiler lol

[@harmoniedemieville]

They did a really good job at the met, they where the first group to attend as the full group and not just one or two members like Jennie or Lisa or black pink went but alone. The photographs were really rude tho, saying they looked like robots and didnt had emotions and stuff. But skz behaved like real mature prince.

[@juliaraye7131]

Beautiful Stray kids proud to see them out in America doing things. Would like to see the act next.

[@_.justiceZ]

no because when that lady said “just a little bit popular” i was like well what u trynna say then?!

[@lyandaespadas]

tommy spoiled about their tour so they cut it out

[@tapioooca5182]

she said it jokingly. like the things tommy counted shows they're very popular and she says just a little bit in a cheeky tone

[@abinayalakshitha6257]

When I heard what the paparazzi said my heart literary sanc. But they look killer so....

[@Leeknow_guyangi]

When she said they are just little bit popular look at them their smiles faded😢

[@hi_kayla_]

ahah, I never noticed in other videos - it's not actually Chan saying I'm done with your paparazzi shit, they have a movement coordinator saying this way, pose, turn, two lines, take off coat, turn, time to go and he is just listening very well. Overall - great fits, good coordinator, great fits, shitty papz and fun content.

[@8m8jnj7tj13sh]

I'm so proud of them. The stupid thing is that these days I got sick and didn’t even know that they would be there, and when I found out at first I didn’t believe it. Lately my favorites have been everywhere: Stray Kids at the Met Gala, Ateez at Coachella and will soon perform at the MAVAZINE2024 festival ❤❤❤

[@gzell9757]

“Just a little bit popular” means she’s old 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@melody1953]

4:54 It sounded a little bit weird on its own like this, I agree, but yes, I think she was being sarcastic. Her tone hinted that too. Before the interviewer said that, Tommy Hilfiger mentionned that they were going on a "40 city tour" "packing stadiums with 80 000 people", she then said they were "just a little bit popular" with quite a joking tone. She'd mean that they are pretty popular instead of downgrading their popularity like a part of Stays think. Also, the part where Tommy Hilfiger mentionned the tour was cut out of Vogue's video probably because it was kind of a spoiler. We knew they would go on a world tour thanks to their STEP OUT 2024 video, but not that they were preparing a 40 city tour! I watched the end of the video where you checked out the comments by the way, I'm just giving my opinion ^^ I love that you let the music run a little bit longer at the end too, I was vibing.

[@athmikasrao7766]

They slayedddd

[@k-popdaily.7877]

Hyunjin straight up came looking like Itadori

[@yv4nilla]

who else loves stray kids ❤

[@Ikyklk_Ch4n]

They slayyeeedddd the best of the met

[@natsuph5913]

Bennn THATS MY EXACT REACT AS WELL ON THAT “LITTLE BIT POPULAR” 4:04

[@afrinfaizaiqbal]

Before the intwerviewer said "just a little bit popular" Tommy was saying now they were global superstars and had lots of fans they and lots of stops on world tours and selling out stadiums of up to 80k in capacity. So she was saying it sarcastically. Don't know why that part of the interview was cut off but that is what was said before she made that coment.

[@damselflyable]

It was cut out because of Tommy's spoiler about 40 city tour.

[@ardellthompson7303]

Stray Kids Met Gala they all looked so good specially Felix 🌟✨👍🏾

[@cindyspears5202]

Yes, they are looking fine! So classy and elegant! I'm so proud of them!

[@savvyphilosopher]

"Little bit popular" was tongue-in-cheek for sure, haha. Don't worry, Ben!!

[@Mingi_8minki]

Straykids looking so fine kings as always 😍 the paparazzi get away all them gOd . Handsome

[@stay_forever_187]

I was waiting for your reaction to their appearance at Met Gala 😍😂 So proud of them!! 😍😊

[@waterlilyw1653]

Felix be looking like legolas from lord of the rings.

[@soccerllover]

She was being sarcastic when she said "a little bit popular"

[@haze_stay1573]

We love you for being a loyal vice president of stay😭

[@bev.9667]

I was waiting for this... BEN KIM you should know that you're my breakfast! I mean i dont mind the other meaning but soon as i wake up, you're the first one i check 😂

[@hirokiakinaoko6560]

FELIX IS THE MOST HANDSOME IN THE WORLD🌻💝💯🚨😍⚘🤴

[@queenrosered]

The host was making a clear UNDERSTATEMENT on purpose. It was not a diss. She meant it as a compliment. For example, if someone said Jungkook of BTS was talented and a host replied "Just a little bit".. that's an example of an understatement, meaning NO SHIT SHERLOCK! 😂👍

[@jiminhart]

Irony flies right over some people's heads.

[@queenrosered]

@@jiminhart True dat. 😆 👍

[@trigirl4744]

You interpreted it right! My blood was boiling at that moment IS A FREKIN UNDERSTATEMENT!

[@americanoo109]

tommy spoiling the tour was everything 😂😂😂

[@stephaniemariecruz9276]

I'm so proud of eight biases and I pray they don't get exhausted or sick and I'm so proud of them , they deserve this right now

[@Lee_Niki01]

Love you bennn

[@ZorammuanavalaHenrya]

Straykids looks so stunning gorgeous 😍

[@dawnkrueger9168]

They looked amazing!

[@TeeW2023]

Ben counting them like a true Stay 😂

[@-Fourth_Cat]

YA'LL WHEN I TELL YOU I WAS DYING BECAUSE OF THEIR HAIR AND FITS I WAS DEAD

[@J_young_824]

I was waiting for this yesterday to be release. Thank you! 😃

[@cypherisastay7057]

Thank god it wasn’t just me who felt off with that “just a little bit popular” 👀

[@n2sunset]

She said that “just a little bit popular “ was being tongue in cheek

[@cherri.mc3]

Oh the host was just being cheeky with that “just a little bit 👌 popular” comment btw