BLACKPINK Rosé’s Recent Actions Trigger Major Backlash

BLACKPINK‘s Rosé has come under major fire for her recent actions.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram

Recently, it was revealed that some singers had sent out “For Your Consideration” boxes to voters of the GRAMMYs, and it included merch and products about the stars, and Rosé was among the singers that had theirs shared.

ROSÉ, Lady Gaga, and Alex Warren are some of the first artists to send out For Your Consideration boxes to #GRAMMYs voters this year. pic.twitter.com/VdCujZ4vGE

— The Grammy Guru (Commentary) (@TheGrammyGuru) September 18, 2025

In particular, Rosé’s included the album Rosie, a t-shirt, and other small bits in a “APT.” themed box.

Rosé – ‘rosie’ and ‘APT’ "For Your Consideration" boxsets for the Grammys! 👀✨ pic.twitter.com/8ipQHDtDQc

— ✨ELEVEИDIGITS ꫂ ၴႅၴ✨ (@eleven_digits) September 18, 2025

While many fans shared excitement, some netizens hit back at Rosé’s actions and claimed that she was “bribing” the GRAMMYs for alleged “Western Validation,” with others adding that if any other idols had done it, they would be hit with major criticism for “Payola,” specifically mentioning HYBE groups who have had this narrative.

not rosé trying to bribe the Grammys for western validation-

— 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢 | 🪐 (@fantasizemafia) September 19, 2025

LMAOOOO if this was about literally any other hybe group blinks would be front row calling it payola https://t.co/z0JKGxSkV5

— . (@akgaepop) September 18, 2025

The way this is always proven right. https://t.co/7jRcXzHYdJ pic.twitter.com/YmoxiRCdtm

— isa (@solmerv) September 19, 2025

Back in my day they will call this Western Desperation https://t.co/3uIBX1LBqj

— addi honest blinkstay (@gucciforjoon) September 19, 2025

She is so desperate, although I doubt they will ignore apt because Bruno is there…..

— (ꪜ) 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 🫧🧸 (@epgodisawoman) September 19, 2025

The treatment and status of idols at the GRAMMYs have always been controversial.

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