Fashion Magazine Cuts Out Only Ros? from Photo, Finally Says: "No Intent, We Sincerely Apologize"

Elle UK Issues Apology on Official Social Media
"Excluded Due to Photo Size Issue"

Elle UK has issued an apology after sparking a racial discrimination controversy by excluding BLACKPINK’s Ros?, who is Korean, from a group photo of celebrities taken in Paris, France.

On October 3 (local time), Elle UK posted an official statement on its Instagram account, saying, "We sincerely apologize for the recently published Paris Fashion Week photo," and explained, "BLACKPINK’s Ros? was excluded due to the photo size issue. There was no intention to offend anyone."

A photo of BLACKPINK's Ros? posted on Elle UK’s official social media on the 3rd (local time). Instagram capture

The outlet also posted an individual photo of Ros?, adding, "Elle UK will continue to do its utmost to report with deep respect for all of our readership."

Previously, Ros? attended Paris Fashion Week last month as a global ambassador for the luxury brand Saint Laurent. During the event, she took a group photo with Hailey Bieber, the wife of Justin Bieber, British pop star Charli XCX, and actress Zo? Kravitz. Elle UK uploaded this group photo to Instagram, but Ros? was excluded from the image, which led to allegations of racial discrimination.

Previous group photo that sparked racial discrimination controversy. Ros? was excluded. Instagram

As the controversy grew, Elle UK added several individual photos of Ros? to Instagram on October 1. The outlet also updated the outfit description to include the phrase, "The standout was BLACKPINK star Ros?." However, Ros?’s fans responded sharply, saying, "It’s already too late," "Apologize to Ros? directly," and "It’s ridiculous to post this now."