BLACKPINK’s Rose Defended by Former UK Staff Amid Racism Controversy with Elle UK

By Yoona, Lee

Oct 04, 2025




As global superstar Blackpink Rosé was embroiled in a controversy over racism, a close staff member who worked with her in the UK in the past drew attention by revealing Rosé's personality.

On the 3rd, a message was posted on the community under the title 「"A story of working with Chaeyoung during the UK tour (because of Elle UK), which is hot in today's news."

The author, who identifies himself as a local staffer who worked with Rosé on her UK tour, always practices singing in the hotel about the actual Rosé. It's okay to take a rest after a really hard schedule, but he's really hardworking and skillful." "Thanks to this, my ears are very strong. It felt like I was listening to a solo concert, so I thought, "Can I be this happy?" Once you start practicing singing, you go on for 2-3 hours."




"When I go shopping, they always ask me to bring the receipt. I thought you wouldn't care about that because you're a world star and make a lot of money, but you asked me in detail how to get the tax refund and your mother told me to bring it," he said. In response to this "It was like a kind daughter who listened well." he evaluated.

BLACKPINK’s Rose Defended by Former UK Staff Amid Racism Controversy with Elle UK
Elle UK Global Ambassador Rosemann cropped photo
He added that he really likes street fashion rather than luxury goods, and he just bought and wore clothes that cost 10,000 won to 20,000 won.

"I became a fan by myself thanks to Rose's constant humility and greetings," Chaeyoung said. "I was grateful when I had to go to the airport for my next schedule."," he wrote.




"There seems to be a reason why the world is on Chaeyoung's side"And in conclusion "Elle did something wrong!!!" he stressed.

BLACKPINK’s Rose Defended by Former UK Staff Amid Racism Controversy with Elle UK
Same photo taken by different media in the field
Earlier, the British magazine 「Elle UK" was embroiled in a controversy over racism by cropping only pictures of Rosé, who attended Paris Fashion Week as a global ambassador for the brand.

Later, he issued a sophisticated apology saying `It was because of photographic standards, not racial discrimination,' and deleted the photo and posted a photo of Rosé in the dossier, but the global fandom `is ridiculous.'"and more protesting against the apology.




Rosé was invited as a global ambassador for Saint Laurent. The other three have nothing to do with the brand. Nevertheless, 'Elle UK' cut off the brand's face. a part that can only be viewed malignly.

BLACKPINK’s Rose Defended by Former UK Staff Amid Racism Controversy with Elle UK
찰리 XCX SNS 올린 사진
In addition, Charlie XCX of the photo, which was cut off only by Rosé, posted a photo of Rosé being darkened on his SNS, causing public outrage around the world.

On Charlie XCX's account, domestic and foreign netizens flocked to the site, posting criticism such as "'You are also mixed-race in India, but are you openly racist?' Who the hell are you when I'm a global star?' Racism? Your personality is amazing.'

Meanwhile, Rosé attended the '2026 S/S Collection Show' held in Paris, France on the 30th of last month. I posed with Hayley Bieber, Joe Kravitz, Charlie XCX and others on the front row, but 'Elle UK' and Charlie XCX were caught up in racist criticism.



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