“She’s not even trying to hide it…”
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
BLACKPINK’s Rosé is under heavy criticism after a short concert video sparked accusations of racism on X (formerly Twitter).
| @roses_are_rosie/Instagram
The clip, taken during the girl group’s much-talked-about DEADLINE world tour, has spread quickly online and passed 2.5 million views.
In the video, Rosé is seen standing alongside backup dancers and Lisa as they greet the crowd with a final bow-out. As hands are being linked on stage, some have claimed Rosé appears to avoid holding hands with one Black dancer. This brief moment has been isolated, slowed down, and reposted across social media, with many netizens accusing her of intentional avoidance.
she is not even trying to hide her racism wtf pic.twitter.com/7oyC9VSer0
— ً (@yoonsdol) January 30, 2026
As the clip gained traction, criticism escalated fast. Some netizens accused Rosé of long-standing racist behavior, while others referenced past controversies to support their claims.
she’s been racist since LONG time ago but since she’s not relevant enough she won’t be canceled. https://t.co/kvullq8I9b
— 🦂 (@lovethveon) January 30, 2026
blackpink paved the way for racism pic.twitter.com/J2Q2gBDvPY https://t.co/UThxiTliO7
— noir 🐆 (@tichivi) January 31, 2026
and she still has the courage to say the n-word a million times 💀
— 🐰 (@shanerozy) January 30, 2026
However, the situation has also triggered strong pushback from fans. Many have defended Rosé, claiming the microphone she’s holding in that hand prevents her from properly holding the dancer’s hand. Some have also brought up cultural context, explaining that casual hand-holding between men and women is not always normalized in South Korea unless clearly part of choreography.
she has a fucjing microphone in her hand 🧐
— blinkidle (@jendeukielvr) January 30, 2026
What the actual fuck her mic was gonna fall 😭
— rosespain ⏳ (@rrosespain) January 30, 2026
Hey she is just not comfortable with holding a man’s hand
Why are you bringing racism into this?
— Priyanshu Shukla (@sportzright) January 30, 2026
In South Korea, it’s not culturally appropriate for a man and a woman to hold hands casually unless they’re a couple… you need educated about another country’s culture
— Fernanda Alves (@feersalves) January 31, 2026
As with many viral controversies, the debate continues to grow online, driven largely by short clips removed from their full context.
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