BLACKPINK’s Rosé has spoken out — subtly but powerfully — after a controversy erupted over alleged racism at a major fashion event in Paris.
On Wednesday, the singer shared photos from the Saint Laurent 2026 Spring/Summer womenswear show, which she attended as a global ambassador. Alongside a video of models walking the runway, she tagged Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello and wrote, “Thank you for inviting me to another incredible show. Your work is so beautiful. Love you.”
BLACKPINK’s Rose / Captured from Rose’s social media
The post came just days after a growing backlash over a photo controversy involving Elle UK. At the Monday show in Paris, Rosé was photographed alongside Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz and Charli XCX. But when Elle UK uploaded the group photo, the magazine cropped Rosé out, even as other fashion outlets posted the full image. Fans accused Elle UK of racism, with many arguing that erasing only the Korean star from the shot was unacceptable.
Rosé, who has been Saint Laurent’s global ambassador since 2020, has become one of the most influential figures in luxury fashion. Many critics pointed out that excluding her sent a troubling message about representation in the industry.
Despite the controversy, Rosé remained poised, choosing not to address the incident directly but instead focusing on her appreciation for the brand and its creative team.
The singer’s influence extends beyond fashion. Last year, her song “APT.” with Bruno Mars won “Song of the Year” at the MTV Video Music Awards, making her the first K-pop artist to achieve the honor.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.