BLACKPINK's Jennie made a dazzling appearance at the 2024 MET Gala, capturing the spotlight in a custom royal blue dress designed by alaïa.

The gown, perfectly in tune with the Gala's theme of "Garden of Time," symbolized the fluidity of water and fell gracefully around her silhouette, embodying the essence of the sea within the event's natural world-inspired categories.

Amidst the admiration for Jennie's fashion statement, fans on Twitter have put forth an intriguing theory regarding her choice of color. Speculation suggests that Jennie may have donned the royal blue hue as a heartfelt tribute to her mother.

Jennie wearing blue like the roses her mom always gives her pic.twitter.com/oTU37haA9N

— pris ruby edebiri (@chatitajens) May 6, 2024

 BLACKPINK's devoted fans, known as BLINKs, are well aware of Jennie's mother's annual tradition. Each year on January 16, her daughter's birthday, she presents Jennie with a bouquet of blue flowers, a gesture cherished by the singer and shared with her followers through Instagram.

#JENNIE Instagram story update

Her blue rose from her mom has arrived 💙 pic.twitter.com/wpXATXgHMs

— JENNIES UK TEAM 🇬🇧 (@JennieUKbranch) January 17, 2024

For those who don't know, Jennie's mom always gives her blue flowers for her birthday, very meaningful to her, she even mentioned it in the song “you never know” https://t.co/rHGCCdt2WS

— 𝔸 🌹 (@lichaeinparis) May 6, 2024

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The notion that Jennie's MET Gala attire might have been a nod to this cherished family tradition has resonated deeply with fans.

Many took to social media expressing their admiration for the bond between Jennie and her mother, finding the gesture touching and heartwarming.

nooooooooo jennie chose blue because of her mother pic.twitter.com/CNvhRBgSpO

— ✿ (@jenniesrare) May 6, 2024

 

She not only loves the ocean she also loves her mom!!!! Jennie the queen you are https://t.co/1kYgJ0hFQ8

— Alex (@urichilpuding) May 7, 2024

I just teared up oh Jennie I’ll always admire you 🥹🥹 https://t.co/wdqC2J9xXI

— Harle ᴼᴬ (@jnkspears) May 6, 2024

 

One fan tweeted, "Knowing that Jennie might be honoring her mom with her dress choice just adds another layer of beauty to her appearance. It's more than just fashion; it's a tribute to family love."

Jennie's presence at the MET Gala was not just a personal triumph but a significant moment for the K-Pop community as well. Alongside Stray Kids, she stood as a representative of the genre on one of fashion's most prestigious stages, showcasing the global influence and cultural richness of K-Pop in the international spotlight.

Recently, BLACKPINK's Jennie recently returned from Paris Fashion Week to a warm welcome from fans at the airport, who affectionately dubbed her "President Kim."

Her reaction, characterized by blushing and shy smiles, drew attention, especially her manager's swift response to ensure her comfort. Fans praised Jennie's manager for his attentiveness and Jennie for her adorable response, noting that despite being the president of her own company, the title still seems new to her.

Meanwhile, prior to this airport moment, Jennie had stunned at the Chanel Fall-Winter 2024/24 Ready-to-Wear show, exuding glamour in a complete Chanel ensemble.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.