BLACKPINK Rosé’s Recent Interview Response Sparks Backlash — Idol Is Fiercely Defended

BLACKPINK Rosé‘s recent answer in an interview sparked criticism, with netizens defending the idol.

Recently, the idol did an editorial for Dazed Magazine.
Along with stunning photos, the publication asked Rosé some questions, but it was one about her favorite One Direction member that had netizens defending the idol from criticism. In the answer, Rosé joked about how she was going to be careful because the answer is “going to make headlines.”
Like, does she have a favorite One Direction member? ‘I do,’ she says, ‘But I know this is going to make headlines so I want to be careful. It’ll cause too much drama. I think to myself ‘Zayn?’, then leave it at that.’
— excerpt from Dazed
Some netizens quickly criticized Rosé’s response, alluding to the fact she thought her fame was big enough to “spark headlines.”
She thinks her ass is so popular… https://t.co/uADYgagSEq pic.twitter.com/FtuSUlot2D
— elysia (@anap0calypse) May 29, 2025
She thinks she is famous enough to make headlines for revealing her favourite 1D member. Bruno’s achievements made both the idol and fandom egoistic😭 https://t.co/HlVUGmCn1F
— siya⁷ (@stillwkoo__) May 29, 2025
Girl, you’re nobody without Bruno Mars’ charity. https://t.co/xZBWVbwwLg
— ●Heeseung’s bf● (@heeseungmyhouse) May 29, 2025
you’re not famous enough. SIT TF DOWN https://t.co/ulDVdVXcAM
— ☆Marina ᴋɪʟʟɪɴ’ ɪᴛ ɢɪʀʟ (@JE0NMARIINA) May 29, 2025
Netizens defended Rosé, explaining that some of the reactions proved the idol’s point that anything she says will spark huge reactions.
the comments wtf why are u in rosé’s business ffs go mind ur own fuckin life and stop being stupid https://t.co/tkXLJ9QEKa
— carolina (@lifestained) May 29, 2025
ppl arguing in the comments proving she’s right https://t.co/oatqEvQZws
— kiki🤍 (@kikiyapping) May 29, 2025
Reading qrts & replies just truly proved Rosie’s answer, y’all opinion are f irrelevant to hér https://t.co/OydKjMm9sZ
— sierra (@blackpink_moot) May 30, 2025
Netizens believe the “hate train” was unnecessary.