‘Heated Rivalry’ Duo and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Debut at the Met Gala
Fashion’s biggest night has arrived as the Met Gala kicks off in New York City. In addition to seasoned Met Gala attendees, a number of newcomers walked the carpet making their debut at the event held on the first Monday in May.
Connor Storie and Hudson Williams – stars of the Crave megahit hockey romance series “Heated Rivalry” – walked the carpet for the first time after being launched to stardom earlier this year. Another pair of breakout stars, Ejae and Audrey Nuna of “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” also attended for the first time.
Storrie, the 26-year-old “Heated Rivalry” star, made his Met Gala debut in a polka dot halter top ensemble by Anthony Vaccarello of Saint Laurent. Storrie was seen leaving the Carlyle Hotel with a trail of fabric wrapped around his neck, blowing in the wind. Working with stylist James Yardley, Storrie accessorized with Tiffany and Co. brooches and caused quite a stir on the red carpet when he took off his jacket and revealed the halter detailing of his outfit, leaving his arms bare.
The other half of the ‘Heated Rivalry’ duo, Hudson Williams, was spotted leaving his hotel wearing a white robe and nothing underneath, according to what Williams told bystanders waiting outside. He arrived on the carpet wearing a baby blue suit with black embellishments, accompanied by a black cape-like fabric draped around his waist. The newly minted star eschewed a shirt under the jacket, allowing the actor to show off his abs. The look is a custom Balenciaga, styled by Anastasia Walker, with makeup and hair inspired by Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Black Swan’. Williams told Vogue that he wanted the look to be an ode to cinema.
Ejae chose silver over a ‘gold’ look and wore a glittering column dress from Swarovski. “K-Pop Demon Hunters” became Netflix’s most-watched movie in 2025, propelling Ejae and her fellow cast members to fame and the Oscars, where they won an Academy Award for their hit “Golden.” Another first at the Met Gala was her “K-Pop” co-star, Audrey Nuna, in a dramatic black-and-white splattered coat and hat by designer Robert Wun.
