ELLE UK Apologizes to BLACKPINK’s Rosé Amid Racism Backlash
BLACKPINK’s Rosé is at the center of a controversy after ELLE UK faced backlash for cropping her out of a post featuring the Yves Saint Laurent show at Paris Fashion Week.
Fans accused the magazine of racism, leading to a swift response from ELLE UK. They quickly removed the post and uploaded a solo feature of Rosé.
ELLE UK issued an apology via Instagram Stories, claiming the cropping was for size and that they “didn’t mean to offend anyone.” They promised to better represent their audience in the future.
However, the apology has not been well received. Many K-pop fans are branding it *“half-ased” and “still racist.”** Critics slammed the magazine’s response, calling it dismissive. Fans expressed outrage, saying:
“Saying that they ‘didn’t mean to offend anyone’ is such BS.”
“This half-ased apology feels even more offensive. Fck you, ELLE.”
The new post containing Rosé is still receiving harsh criticism, showing that the damage may be hard to repair. Users are vocal, stating:
“Honestly, it’s probably only because Rosé is popular that they even apologized.”
Armed with growing outrage, the spotlight remains on ELLE UK to address the public’s reaction. Will they truly learn from this incident? Stay tuned.
