British fashion magazine Elle UK, which was controversial for racism against Black Pink member Rosé, eventually raised the white flag due to the outpouring of criticism.
On the 2nd (local time), Elle UK issued a statement on its official channel "We sincerely apologize for Rosé being cut from a group photo due to size issues regarding a recent Paris Fashion Week post."
Elle UK in particular did not mean to offend anyone. The post has been deleted and Elle UK will do its best to create content that fully represents all readers," he said.
Earlier on the 29th of last month, Rosé made headlines by attending the Saint Laurent Spring and Summer Women's Clothing Collection show in Paris, France as a global ambassador. In particular, Rosé sat alongside model Haley Bieber, model-actor Joey Kravitz, and English singer-songwriter Charlie XCX to show off her influence as much as 'World Class'.
However, the issue became controversial when Elle UK posted on-site photos of the stars attending the show on its official account at the time. This is because an edited photo of only Rosé in the group photo of Charlie XCX, Hailey Bieber, Joey Kravitz and Rosé was released. In addition, Charlie XCX also posted an edited version of Rosé, located on the right side of the group photo similar to Elle UK's photo, intentionally darkening it, sparking anger from fans around the world.
Since then, a video containing the situation at the time has been released through the online community, increasing the impact. Charlie XCX turned explicitly and talked only with Hayley Bieber and Joey Kravitz, while Rosé looked at the three and dropped her eyes on the ground in an awkward situation.
Fans around the world criticized Elle UK and Charlie XCX's actions, calling them `racism,' and Charlie XCX, conscious of the controversy, belatedly released several more photos taken with Rosé, but fans remained angry. Elle UK also did not mean to offend anyoneHe made a late apology, but the controversy did not subside easily.
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