British magazine ELLE UK has issued an apology after facing allegations of racial discrimination concerning BLACKPINK member Rosé.

On October 3, ELLE UK posted an official apology on its social media, stating, "We sincerely apologize for cropping Rosé out of the group photo at Paris Fashion Week to fit the size. We had no intention of causing offense." The statement continued, "The post has been deleted, and we will strive to better represent the diversity of all our valued readers going forward."

The controversy erupted after Rosé attended the "Saint Laurent 2026 S/S Womenswear Collection Show" in Paris on September 29 (local time) as a global ambassador for the fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent. Following the event, ELLE UK shared photos of attendees on its social media, including pop star and model Hailey Bieber, Hollywood actress Zoë Kravitz, and British singer-songwriter Charli XCX.

However, the original photo featured all four celebrities, with Rosé included, but ELLE UK cropped her out from the image, an action that many interpreted as deliberate exclusion and racial discrimination. The criticism intensified as Rosé was the only Saint Laurent ambassador in the group.

Facing an outpouring of backlash, ELLE UK eventually removed the controversial photo and posted a solo image of Rosé, subsequently releasing an apology to address the situation. Nonetheless, many fans remain dissatisfied, with reactions online calling the magazine "already too late," describing the act as "blatant racism," and denouncing ELLE UK as "outdated."

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK, the group Rosé belongs to, continues to engage with fans worldwide as part of their world tour, "Deadline."

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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