Born in New Zealand · Nationalities South Korean, New Zealander — K-pop / music / media / personal life

Rosé

Also known as: Roseanne Park

Singer-songwriter and member of BLACKPINK.

Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “2023: Drug-use rumour arising from party photo — YG calls it false and announces legal action” and “2023: Relationship rumour involving Gang Dong-won — explicit YG denial after persistent speculation”.

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Profile No. 1749 · Updated on 12 October 2026

5Documented controversies

7Sources

0Formal charge · all time

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§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

2026-08-08–2026-08-12

2026: BLACKPINK's 10th anniversary — criticism of limited event and personal apology from Rosé

No legal proceedings

Following criticism of a 10th-anniversary event announced at short notice, limited to 40 fans and considered too brief, Rosé apologised and acknowledged the fandom's disappointment.

State of the evidence: Documented

Sources · 2

[1]
The Korea TimesRosé apologizes to BLACKPINK fans after 10th anniversary event draws criticismPressHigh reliability
[2]
SBS World NewsBLACKPINK Faces Backlash Over 10th-Anniversary Fan Event and National Museum ControversyPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2025-09–2025-10

2025: Rosé cropped out of Elle UK photograph — allegations of racist treatment

No legal proceedings

Elle UK published a group photograph from which Rosé had been cropped, while other media outlets published the complete image; the incident prompted allegations of racial discrimination from fans.

State of the evidence: Reported by the press

Sources · 1

[1]
The Korea TimesFrom Stray Kids to BLACKPINK’s Rosé: Inside the racism K-pop stars still facePressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2024-10-24–2024-10-29

2024: 'APT.' criticised for promoting an unhealthy lifestyle — falsely attributed to Malaysia's Health Ministry

No legal proceedings

The song 'APT.' was criticised for its references to partying, alcohol and tobacco, but Malaysia's Ministry of Health clarified that the viral post attributed to it actually came from a private account unconnected to the government.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 2

[1]
Malay MailHealth Ministry debunks reports saying Malaysian govt labelled Blackpink Rosé’s ‘APT.’ morally harmfulPressHigh reliability
[2]
Korea JoongAng DailyKorean students running scared of 'APT.' as Rosé's catchy earworm derails exam prepPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2023-04-12–2023-04-13

2023: Drug-use rumour arising from party photo — YG calls it false and announces legal action

No legal proceedings

After a photograph of a private gathering fuelled drug-related rumours about Rosé, YG Entertainment stated that the claims were clearly false and announced legal action.

Attribution: Protagonist is the victim

Sources · 1

[1]
SoompiYG Entertainment Announces Strong Legal Action Against Rumors Regarding BLACKPINK's RoséMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2023-04-16–2023-04-17

2023: Relationship rumour involving Gang Dong-won — explicit YG denial after persistent speculation

No legal proceedings

Photographs and similar accessories fuelled a rumour about a relationship between Rosé and actor Gang Dong-won; YG ultimately stated that the rumour was untrue.

Sources · 1

[1]
Yonhap News AgencyYG Entertainment denies dating rumor between BLACKPINK's Rose, actor Gang Dong-wonNews agencyVery high reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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II. Constellation of documented links

No documented link with another published profile for now.

Two profiles are linked when a documented controversy of one names the other. The link points to that controversy and its sources; it does not indicate a personal relationship.

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