She made history as the only K-pop artist on TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list of 2026. She walked into the TIME100 Gala in New York City wearing straight-off-the-runway Schiaparelli. And yet, the internet promptly split into two very loud camps about what they thought of the look. That’s Jennie being Jennie.
TIME100 Look — What She Actually Wore
For the gala, Jennie wore a sculptural Schiaparelli look from the brand’s latest collection, designed by Daniel Roseberry. The gown featured a plunging, body-contouring bodice cinched with a skinny black leather belt. A sheer mesh panel bridged the top and the long black velvet skirt, offering a subtle flash of skin. Styled by Sam Woolf, she finished the ensemble with handcrafted statement drop earrings from Swadesh and a slicked-back bun. WWD
She also wore Casadei Blade Twenties pumps — knife-heeled, black satin, $910 a pair. Classic Jennie energy.
Why She Was at TIME100 — The Historic Part?
Jennie was named on the 2026 TIME100 list, marking her as one of the most influential people of 2026 — and she is the only K-Pop artist to be named on the list. Koreaboo That alone is a landmark achievement for K-pop on the global stage, placing her alongside actors, world leaders, scientists, and athletes.
The Fan Reaction — Divided Doesn’t Cover It
| Camp | What They Said |
|---|---|
| Loved it | “Jennie looks so stunning.” / “Jennie Being The Queen That She Is” |
| Not convinced | Criticized the retro updo and drop-waist silhouette as aging and unflattering |
| Korean netizens | Many praised her for trying new styles and experimenting |
| The viral moment | Her red carpet comment “Your body is everything to me right now” sent fans into an entirely separate spiral |
As with most of Jennie’s fashion choices, the responses have been incredibly mixed. Many felt that the outfit itself was not very appealing, along with her up-do. Koreaboo Meanwhile others pointed out that for Schiaparelli — one of fashion’s most architecturally daring houses — the look was entirely on-brand and bold.
Other Notable Gala Attendees
Other honorees at the event included Dakota Johnson, Sterling K. Brown, Zoe Saldaña, Keke Palmer, Natasha Lyonne, Hilary Duff, Luke Combs, Noah Kahan, and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim. UPI
Jennie was photographed alongside Hailey Bieber and Dakota Johnson — a trio that inevitably became its own talking point online. For more K-pop fashion and celebrity news, stay tuned at technosports.co.in.
