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After BLACKPINK's Rosé was cropped from a group photo by ELLE UK, fans expressed outrage, suspecting intentional exclusion. ELLE UK apologized, stating it was an error during photo adjustments and promised to better represent diversity in future posts. The controversy intensified when Charlie XCX shared a darkened photo of Rosé alone.

On the afternoon of the 2nd, BLACKPINK's Lisa and Rosé returned to South Korea via Incheon International Airport after a fashion show in Paris. Their trip sparked discussions, including a close photo of Lisa with Stray Kids' Felix, and criticism from fans regarding Rosé's exclusion from a group photo, which was perceived as racially insensitive.

Rosé from BLACKPINK was cropped out of a group photo by ELLE UK, sparking outrage among fans who accused the magazine of racism. Despite the backlash, ELLE UK has not issued an apology but later posted photos of Rosé from the event. The controversy escalated when Charlie XCX also shared a photo where Rosé appeared in shadow, fueling further discussions on racial bias.

On the afternoon of the 18th, BLACKPINK's Rosé departed from Incheon International Airport to New York for an overseas schedule. Her song 'APT.' has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 2 billion views in the shortest time, marking a historic first in K-POP for both group and solo achievements. Additionally, she shared a luxurious commemorative shot with BTS and BLACKPINK members, and met YOSHIKI from X JAPAN in Korea.

Rosé of BLACKPINK has achieved remarkable milestones with her hit song 'APT.', surpassing 2 billion views on YouTube and winning 'Song of the Year' at the 2025 MTV VMAs, making her the first K-POP artist to hold both solo and group music videos over 2 billion views. She also broke records previously held by PSY and BTS.

At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, BLACKPINK's Rosé made history by winning 'Song of the Year' and 'Best Group', becoming the first K-POP artist to win in major categories. She expressed gratitude to Bruno Mars for their collaboration on 'APT.' and dedicated her award to her younger self. BLACKPINK secured three trophies in total, with Lisa winning 'Best K-POP'.

Rosé of BLACKPINK achieved a historic win at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home the Song of the Year award for 'APT.' She expressed gratitude to Bruno Mars and her team, celebrating K-POP's first major win in this category. Meanwhile, Lisa won Best K-POP for 'Born Again.'

Model SHIHO recently shared stunning photos with BLACKPINK and BTS at an art event in Korea. She also met YOSHIKI and Takashi Murakami, noting their popularity in Korea. Married to MMA fighter Akiyama Shinsuke, SHIHO is raising her daughter Sarang and has appeared on the popular KBS 2TV show 'The Return of Superman' with her family.

BLACKPINK's Rosé has reportedly earned approximately 11 billion yen from her global hit song "APT." Her YouTube channel boasts 18.1 million subscribers and 3.6 billion views. The song debuted at No. 8 on Billboard's HOT100 and peaked at No. 3, while her album "rosie" reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200, setting new records for K-pop female artists.

In July 2025, BLACKPINK was appointed as ambassadors for Asahi Super Dry. Starting August 26, limited edition cans featuring all members will be released, with individual designs for each member following. The cans will be available at select convenience stores until sold out.