As of writing, it’s been 5 days since the 2022 Met Gala. And no, NCTzens are still in a daze after seeing NCT’s Johnny make his red-carpet debut at “fashion’s biggest night out,” author of this piece included.
Korean-American K-Pop idol Johnny Suh was first confirmed to be attending the prestigious fashion event by the Korean press days after the artist’s “sudden” trip to New York made rounds on social media. And of course, when NCTzens went wild after the NCT member’s attendance was confirmed and set.
WHO'S GOING TO THE MET GALA? #JOHNNYinMETGALApic.twitter.com/V8HS0Z3rDW
— johnny it boy (@johgiya29) May 2, 2022
"MAMA WE MADE IT!!"#JOHNNYinMETGALA #JOHNNY #OurPrideJohnnySuh #쟈니
pic.twitter.com/2YObCFIvwa https://t.co/aIfQ5oxcvn— jangmi (@mochiedoie) May 2, 2022
So proud of Johnny Suh 😭🫶🏻#JOHNNYinMetGala #JOHNNY #쟈니 #ジャニー pic.twitter.com/urwbDjTNcO
— จอนละจอนนี่ (@_ijohnnyyou) May 2, 2022
JOHNNY SUH IS GOING TO ATTEND MET GALA 2022 !! pic.twitter.com/SEMN8oxDYF
— heidi (@fleurencity) May 2, 2022
"JOHNNY SUH FROM NCT GOT INVITED TO MET GALA"
JOHFAM/NCTZENS: pic.twitter.com/go90Wg9VK6
— ani (@bebujaemin) May 2, 2022
Then on May 2, 2022, NCTzen and K-Pop stan Twitter was ablaze with Johnny’s look for the Met Gala, as he looked chic and dapper all dressed up in a satin ensemble by Asian-American designer Peter Do. He is also the only K-Pop artist, apart from Squid Game actress Jung Ho-yeon, to attend this year’s Met Gala.
🖤#MetGala #MetGala2022#JOHNNYinMETGALA #JOHNNY #쟈니#NCT #NCT127 pic.twitter.com/1F1GUc5AKf
— NCT (@NCTsmtown) May 3, 2022
He's here! Johnny Suh of @NCTsmtown makes his red carpet debut at the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/BWU6Q1FRod
— Jeff Benjamin (@Jeff__Benjamin) May 3, 2022
imagine going to your first met gala and being so nervous only to be trending #1. yeah johnny suh of NCT did THAT. pic.twitter.com/QBGUbR0Pwg
— s (@johkuns) May 3, 2022
the one and only Johnny Suh#metgala#JOHNNY #쟈니 #ジャニー #NCT127 pic.twitter.com/FR85W3T9Bz
— ً (@suhlook) May 3, 2022
JOHNNY AT THE MET GALA WITH THAT COMA HAIR IS EVERYTHING 😭 Y'ALL HE IS SO GORGEOUS AND EVERYTHING AAAAAAHHHHKSJSKDHKSHDKSHSKSHSJGS#JOHNNYinMETGALA pic.twitter.com/d4ZNTPURsh
— en | IA, BACK AFTER 05/13 (@ninephoex) May 3, 2022
I BELIEVE IN JOHNNY SUH SUPREMACY #JOHNNYinMETGALA pic.twitter.com/AG404FCeD6
— Quesito 🐥 (@yutacookies) May 2, 2022
omg johnny suh #MetGala #JOHNNYinMETGALA pic.twitter.com/22u4ahDBF8
— eli (@hi_wonderlander) May 2, 2022
Johnny Suh being the 1st NCT member, 5th male kpop idol, and 7th kpop idol to be invited at met gala 👏pic.twitter.com/jYh85z5lsI
— lou 🌷🌸 (@lou_jaeyoonoh) May 2, 2022
Sorta kinda melted when I saw Johnny Suh's outfit for the #MetGala. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/wpzYEdld9S
— MTV (@MTV) May 3, 2022
south korea’s pride at met gala 2022
johnny suh and hoyeon jung#JOHNNY #MetGala pic.twitter.com/V96TtvXH7v
— moon ★☽ (@moontaeillegal_) May 3, 2022
the rest of the johnny
people in met gala suhpic.twitter.com/HMJK8mZ9Wh— 🐼 (@wwseductive) May 3, 2022
NCTzens and the locals obviously couldn’t get enough with Johnny’s absolutely dashing look at the red carpet and the Met Gala After Party, and eagle-eyed fans spotted the K-Pop idol sporting rings associated to NCT DREAM and Taeyong and Doyoung (DoTae)’s matching pair.
Johnny didn't came at the MET GALA alone. Man be flexing his dotae and 7dream friendship ring!!!! he really brought the neos with him. NCT's PRIDE, MR. JOHNNY SUH!!!🤟💚#JOHNNYXMETGALA #MetGala2022 #NCT #NCT127
— LAELY (@lilannyyy_32) May 3, 2022
imagine going to your first met gala and being so nervous only to be trending #1. yeah johnny suh of NCT did THAT. pic.twitter.com/QBGUbR0Pwg
— s (@johkuns) May 3, 2022
JOHNNY SUL RED CARPET DEL MET GALA 2022
OUR PRIDE JOHNNY SUH❤️
CHICAGO'S DREAM BOY#JOHNNYinMETGALA #MetGala2022 #OurPrideJohnnySuh #MetGala #JOHNNY #쟈니 #NCT #KPOP🫰🏼 #JOHNNYXMETGALA#NCT127 #NCT쟈니 pic.twitter.com/awWqH30GGA— 🫧kpopWorldItaly🫧 (@kpopWorldItaly1) May 3, 2022
The Chicago-born idol was also seen “collecting” Western artists and models left and right as he posted photos with Gigi Hadid, Eva Chan, Anderson Paak, the Kardashian-Jenner clan, and others.
SOCORRO! Eva Chen, Gigi Hadid, Johnny Suh e Peter Do juntos em foto no Met Gala. #JOHNNYXMETGALA#JOHNNYinMetGala#JOHNNY #NCT127#MetGala2022 #MetGala pic.twitter.com/6EoMkuhDVp
— Update KBoys🤘 (@UpdateKBoys) May 3, 2022
Johnny leaving the met gala with Anderson Paak #JOHNNYXMETGALA #JOHNNYinMETGALA pic.twitter.com/aJiIRaUqqn
— lobely fairy🧚💖 (@venividijoppi) May 3, 2022
if u told me i'd be getting a kris jenner and johnny suh interaction at the 2022 met gala honestly i wouldn't believe you #JOHNNYXMETGALA #JOHNNY pic.twitter.com/2847owfLmv
— mín₊⋆ ☾ (@ienveeu) May 3, 2022
johnny suh just had a full conversation with kris jenner at the met gala ?!!!?! #JOHNNY pic.twitter.com/9ahK6Es0fh
— moon ★☽ (@moontaeillegal_) May 3, 2022
first he was with gigi hadid, second he was talking with kris and now he’s in the same table with the kardashian-jenners I’M SCREAMIN WTFSJAA JOHNNY SUH YOU’RE SO FAMOUS #JOHNNYinMETGALA #OurPrideJohnnySuh #MetGala pic.twitter.com/CygnyalUgG
— yoit, ash • ryo suzaki 🌷 (@theults) May 3, 2022
On May 3, 2022, U.S. market research company Netbase Quid published its findings for the most mentioned men and women at the 2022 Met Gala. Beating the most-mentioned woman and the 2022 Met Gala Co-Host Blake Lively herself, Johnny Suh was the most-mentioned man and star overall with over 240k mentions on social media. Mr. Suh himself earned a place at Teen Vogue’s “25 Best Dressed” List.
Here are some top social media mentions around the #MetGala2022:
Top Mentioned Women:
1) #BlakeLively
2) #NickiMinaj
3) #KimKardashian
4) #BillieEilish
5) #KatyPerryTop Mentioned Men:
1) #JohnnySuh
2) #RyanReynolds
3) #ShawnMendes
4) #ChadwickBoseman
5) #SebastianStan pic.twitter.com/qU9LEcvETv— NetBase Quid (@NetBaseQuid) May 3, 2022
Johnny Suh was the most mentioned man on social media during the 2022 Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/mbeCA106E1
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 3, 2022
johnny suh the most mentioned star at the 2022 met gala! pic.twitter.com/Fcy4RPERvN
— ً (@suhnco) May 5, 2022
NCT JOHNNY has captured global attention with his Met Gala appearance! JOHNNY is the most mentioned Met Gala attendee on social media and has been selected by Teen Vogue for a spot on the ‘25 Best Dressed’ list!#MetGala #MetGala2022 #JOHNNY #쟈니#NCT #NCT127
— NCT (@NCTsmtown) May 5, 2022
Congratulations on your Met Gala debut, Johnny! Everyone who is everyone still can’t get over your look lol.
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