Ahn Hyo-seop Confirmed for Met Gala: First Korean Actor to Achieve 'Global Triple Crown'

Actor Ahn Hyo-seop continues his unparalleled global journey by confirming his attendance at the 2026 Met Gala, the world's largest fashion charity event.

Ahn Hyo-seop has been invited by the Italian luxury brand VALENTINO to attend the Met Gala, which will be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York this coming May. With this, he has achieved a 'Global Triple Crown'—a feat unprecedented for a Korean actor—by spanning television, film, and fashion, following his appearance on NBC's flagship talk show 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and his attendance at the 98th Academy Awards.

Since its inception in 1948, the Met Gala has been a world-renowned fashion event and fundraising benefit held annually on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It is a symbolic event where only the top-tier celebrities representing various fields, including fashion, film, music, and sports, are invited. Ahn Hyo-seop's attendance itself serves as proof of his international status and influence.

Ahn Hyo-seop's achievements are built upon the consecutive success of his dramas. After creating a global syndrome with the SBS drama 'Business Proposal', he has solidified his position both domestically and internationally through the 'Dr. Romantic' series and the Netflix film 'KPop Demon Hunters'.

His recent starring role in the SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Sold Out on You' is also proving his popularity, achieving remarkable results such as reaching No. 1 on the Netflix Global Top 10 list for non-English TV shows.

With Ahn Hyo-seop continuing his unstoppable rise by capturing both critical acclaim and buzz, global attention is focused on what incredible steps he will take next, starting with his attendance at this year's Met Gala.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)