Blackpink’s Rosé and the Controversy Surrounding Abuse of Power Allegations in the US

On May 10th, BLACKPINK’s Rosé returned to Korea after completing her schedule in the US. Her actions upon exiting the airport garnered attention, especially.

Rosé is back in Korea… Enjoy your rest pic.twitter.com/x06GpcqGos

— iyah / 🐤 ❤️ 🐻 (@Iyahvillanueva3) May 10, 2024

Upon Rosé’s arrival, her manager promptly took her luggage. However, the talented idol quickly instructed the manager to return her luggage and proceeded to carry it herself. In a video capturing the moment at the airport, Rosé effortlessly pulled her luggage with one hand while graciously receiving letters and gifts from fans with her other hand. Despite the crowded and bustling environment, she remained independent and handled her luggage with ease.

It is widely believed that Rosé’s actions were prompted by the abuse of power accusation in the US.

Beforehand, Rosé shared a picture on her Instagram of her outing with Jennie. This photo caused uproar among internet users. Some individuals condemned the two BLACKPINK members for exploiting their authority by having their bodyguard hold an umbrella for them throughout the entire event.

Despite facing criticism, fans of BLACKPINK rushed to defend Jennie and Rosé, claiming that the bodyguard was simply fulfilling their responsibility of ensuring the safety of the two members. Others also argued that the controversy was unjustified, as it is a common practice for bodyguards to hold umbrellas for celebrities, not just in Korea but also internationally.

The source is K14.