ROSÉ Faces Racism Controversy Yet Holds Center Stage

ROSÉ stood in the center seat at Paris Fashion Week, a position highlighting her global influence. Still, Racism Controversy emerged after disputed photos and ELLE UK’s exclusion sparked online debate. Many observers now suggest the issue reflects misunderstandings more than direct discrimination.

ROSÉ and Racism Controversy at Paris Fashion Week

BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ turned heads at Paris Fashion Week during the Saint Laurent 2026 Spring/Summer show. She sat in a central seat between Madonna’s family, Charli XCX, Hailey Bieber, and Zoë Kravitz. The placement highlighted her strong presence in global fashion and reflected her established role as Saint Laurent’s ambassador since 2020. Yet what should have been a celebration of her rising influence soon turned into heated debate, sparking a Racism Controversy that quickly spread online.

How Racism Controversy Targeted ROSÉ Through Social Media

The controversy began when Charli XCX uploaded a photo that seemed to darken ROSÉ, with Hailey Bieber sharing it soon after. Fans argued that the photo singled out ROSÉ unfairly, reading it as a subtle act of racial exclusion. The Racism Controversy intensified when ELLE UK posted group photos from the same show but excluded ROSÉ entirely, despite her prominent ambassador status with Saint Laurent.

Achievements Ignored as Racism Controversy Grew Around ROSÉ

For many fans, the exclusion felt especially troubling because ROSÉ was not simply attending but continuing a historic career peak. She recently won MTV’s prestigious “Song of the Year” with Bruno Mars for their collaboration “APT.” Cutting ROSÉ out of official coverage felt less like an oversight and more like a dismissal of her international success. The omission turned into clear evidence, in the eyes of her supporters, that Racism Controversy surrounding ROSÉ carried deeper implications than a single photo.

ELLE UK Responds to the Racism Controversy Affecting ROSÉ

Mounting criticism forced ELLE UK to issue an apology through Instagram. They admitted ROSÉ was excluded from the post and insisted it was unintentional. The publication emphasized that the photo had been deleted and that no offense was ever intended. Still, many readers felt the explanation was insufficient. By the time ELLE UK responded, the Racism Controversy already framed ROSÉ as a victim of exclusion in the global spotlight.

How ROSÉ Chose to Respond with Grace

Rather than fuel the fire, ROSÉ chose a different path. She used her own social media to thank Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello. She expressed her admiration for his artistry and her gratitude for the invitation. Her message showed restraint, professionalism, and confidence, steering attention away from negativity and back to the creative partnership that had brought her to Paris.

Fans Split Over Interpretations of the Incident

Meanwhile, debates surged across Korean online communities. Some argued that Charli XCX’s photo showed natural shadows from the building, not intentional editing. They even circulated a video proving the shadow moved across ROSÉ. Yet others maintained that ELLE UK’s deliberate removal of ROSÉ’s image carried undeniable weight. For them, Charli XCX’s personal post mattered less than a major media outlet erasing one of fashion’s most visible ambassadors.

Warnings About Escalating Backlash

Amid the heated discussions, some voices urged caution. They feared that relentless attacks on Western celebrities might isolate BLACKPINK in global pop culture. If fans continue escalating the issue, collaborators could hesitate to associate with ROSÉ and her group. These critics argued that while Racism Controversy deserves serious attention, endless confrontation might harm BLACKPINK’s long-term reputation and limit future opportunities.

ELLE UK Cropping of ROSÉ Ignites Outrage of BLACKPINK’s Fans

ELLE UK sparked global backlash by removing ROSÉ from a BLACKPINK fashion photo. The controversy fueled discussions on racism while highlighting broader issues of editorial accountability and cultural recognition.

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