BLACKPINK’s Rosé is facing backlash over her GRAMMY “For Your Consideration” box.
The controversy began when it was revealed that Rosé, along with Lady Gaga and Alex Warren, sent out these promo packages to GRAMMY voters. Rosé’s box included her album Rosie, a t-shirt, and other items with an “APT.” theme.
Advertisement
Many fans were excited about the boxes. But some netizens slammed Rosé, calling it a “bribe” for Western validation. Others argued that if any HYBE group did the same, they’d be accused of payola immediately.
not rosé trying to bribe the Grammys for western validation- — 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢 | (@fantasizemafia)
LMAOOOO if this was about literally any other hybe group blinks would be front row calling it payola — . (@akgaepop)
The way this is always proven right. — isa (@solmerv)
Back in my day they will call this Western Desperation — addi honest blinkstay (@gucciforjoon)
She is so desperate, although I doubt they will ignore apt because Bruno is there….. — (ꪜ) 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (@epgodisawoman)
The treatment of K-pop idols at the GRAMMYs has always been debated. Rosé’s invite to send promo boxes is seen by many as a chance to gain more exposure—but critics call it desperate or unfair.
We’re monitoring the situation as more reactions come in.
BLACKPINK related content:
BLACKPINK
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
