BLACKPINK member Rosé has confessed her admiration for American pop star Taylor Swift.

On April 28, Rosé posted a photo of Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT," on her social media.

Having received the album directly from Taylor Swift, Rosé added the caption, "ready to cry to these," expressing her deep emotions.

Previously, Rosé consistently revealed her fandom for Taylor Swift. Last September, she attended a party hosted by Taylor Swift, showcasing their friendship.

Although fans speculated about a potential collaboration between Rosé and Taylor Swift upon learning this fact, a representative from the music industry clarified to Newsen that Rosé's attendance at the party was merely a friendly gesture and not indicative of a collaboration.

Additionally, Rosé was spotted in February attending Taylor Swift's world tour concert at the Tokyo Dome from a VIP seat.

Meanwhile, Rosé has renewed her contract with YG Entertainment for BLACKPINK group activities. However, unlike other members, her individual endeavors remain undisclosed.

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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