At an official popup store event for Blackpink member Rosé held in Chengdu, China, a Chinese influencer was seen taking commemorative photos with fans on behalf of Rosé and even signing official merchandise, sparking controversy.
According to Malaysian entertainment outlet Hype on the 15th (local time), Chinese influencer Daisy was invited to the closing event of Rosé's official popup store held in Chengdu, China, earlier this month.
The popup store was an event aimed at selling Rosé's official merchandise and operating a themed photo zone, but issues arose when the host introduced Daisy as if she were the star of the event.
At the venue, Daisy took photos with fans and even signed Rosé's official merchandise herself. In particular, the fact that Daisy wore an outfit similar to Rosé's usual preferred style on the day of the event fueled fans' dissatisfaction.
As the controversy grew, Daisy said, "After the event, I saw the controversy and felt an explanation was necessary," adding, "I took part in the event at the invitation of the mall, and everything proceeded in a manner discussed in advance with the organizers."
She added, "All actions were intended to promote Rosé, and I did not receive any financial compensation," and "If there were inappropriate parts, I reflect on them and will be more cautious going forward."