K-pop fans and BLINKs worldwide are speaking out after singer Charli XCX faced backlash for cropping BLACKPINK’s Rosé out of a group photo in a recent Instagram post. The controversy arose from a Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2026 show group picture shared by Charli during Paris Fashion Week 2025, where Rosé appeared barely visible or omitted. Fans allege this shows disrespect toward Rosé, who is a global ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) and a key fashion icon.
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BLACKPINK Incident Summary: What Sparked the Backlash?
| Event Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Occasion | Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2026 show, Paris Fashion Week 2025 |
| Main Personalities | BLACKPINK’s Rosé, Charli XCX, Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz |
| Controversial Post | Charli XCX’s Instagram included a group photo where Rosé was in shadow & another photo cropped her out completely |
| Official Role of Rosé | YSL Global Ambassador since 2020; also YSL Beauté Ambassador as of 2025 |
| Fan Reactions | Accusations of disrespect, jealousy claims, calls for better recognition of Rosé at YSL events |
| Additional Controversy | Elle UK also posted photos removing Rosé from group shots, intensifying outrage |
Why Fans Are Upset
- Visibility Issues: Fans noticed Rosé was disproportionately shadowed in Charli’s photo while other A-listers were prominently visible, leading to accusations of intentional obscuring or neglect.
- Cropping Out: One of Charli’s posts cropped Rosé entirely from a group shot featuring Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz, sparking accusations of singling out Rosé unfairly.
- YSL Representation: As a face and ambassador of YSL, Rosé’s sidelining at a major fashion show hosting the brand raised questions about her treatment at the event and by fellow celebrities.
- Social Media Backlash: The controversy went viral, with fans trending hashtags calling out Charli XCX and Elle UK, demanding fair recognition of K-pop’s global tone-setter.
Table: Timeline of Rosé’s YSL Paris Fashion Week Controversies 2025
| Date | Incident | Platform/Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 29, 2025 | Rosé attends Saint Laurent show, front row | Paris Fashion Week |
| Sept 30, 2025 | Elle UK Instagram crops Rosé from group pic | Elle UK Instagram |
| Sept 30, 2025 | Charli XCX Instagram group photo posted with Rosé obscured | Charli XCX Instagram |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Fan backlash intensifies, social media erupts demanding respect for Rosé | Twitter, Reddit, Instagram |
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FAQs
1. Did Charli XCX intentionally crop out Rosé to offend her?
While some defend Charli citing poor lighting and photo quality, most fans argue the letter and spirit of the posts neglected Rosé’s presence. The context of Rosé’s ambassador role for YSL makes fans especially sensitive about perceived slights.
2. How has YSL responded to the controversy involving Rosé?
YSL has not issued an official statement about the cropping or event controversy. However, they continue to feature Rosé prominently in campaigns and appear supportive publicly given her ambassador status and global influence.
