A short video of RIIZE member Anton interacting with BLACKPINK‘s Rosé at Paris Fashion Week has sparked a heated debate online, with some fans accusing the male idol of being disrespectful for allegedly not bowing to his senior. The clip, filmed at the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2027 show on September 29, shows the two stars greeting each other and posing for photos, but it was Anton’s body language that drew scrutiny from certain corners of the internet.
What Happened Between Anton and Rosé at Paris Fashion Week
Rosé and Anton crossed paths at the Saint Laurent show held at the Eiffel Tower on September 29, 2026. Rosé, a global brand ambassador for Saint Laurent, sat front row in an all-black ensemble, while Anton attended the same event as the brand’s newly announced face. The two were seen talking, taking photos together, and interacting comfortably. A clip of the moment quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), partly because Rosé rarely takes photos with male K-pop idols.
Why Was Anton Accused of Being Rude
The controversy centers entirely on bowing etiquette. In the footage circulating online, Rosé appears to greet Anton with a bow. Some viewers felt Anton’s response was too stiff and claimed he did not properly return the gesture, which led to accusations of rudeness spreading across social media. Korean social etiquette places importance on bowing, especially when greeting a senior, and Rosé is several years older than Anton.
The Full Clip Tells a Different Story, Fans Say
Fans defending Anton shared a longer version of the interaction and argued that he did bow during the encounter. According to those fans, the two exchanged bows multiple times, spoke briefly, and appeared perfectly comfortable with each other. They pointed out that the viral clip was edited and did not show the entire moment. One fan wrote on X, “I’m not defending him, but after watching the full video, I don’t see anything wrong with the interaction. They bowed to each other three or four times and even chatted a bit. You all really need to wake up.”
Another fan noted, “Everyone is saying Anton didn’t bow to Rosé, but the video is clearly edited, we don’t even know what happened after that.”
Who Is Anton of RIIZE
Anton is the youngest member of SM Entertainment‘s boy group RIIZE. Born Lee Chan-young on March 21, 2004, he is a Korean-American idol who spent much of his childhood in the United States. He debuted with RIIZE in 2023 under SM Entertainment and serves as the group’s maknae. He recently became the new face of Saint Laurent, appearing on the cover of Esquire Korea‘s October issue.
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Rosé’s Rare Interaction With a Male Idol
The interaction drew extra attention because Rosé is rarely seen taking photos with male K-pop idols. She is typically photographed with Western artists and celebrities at fashion events. As one fan put it, “You know this is actually the first time I’ve seen her interact and take photos with a male K-pop idol. She’s usually seen with western artists and celebrities.”
About the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2027 Show
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2027 womenswear show took place on September 29, 2026, at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The event marked Anthony Vaccarello‘s 10th anniversary as the brand’s creative director and was attended by a star-studded front row including Jun Ji-hyun, NCT‘s Ten, Kiko Mizuhara, and Chinese actor Chen Zheyuan. Rosé wore an all-black leather look, while Anton opted for a deep V-neck suit from Saint Laurent Men’s Summer 2027 collection. The show was part of Paris Fashion Week‘s Spring/Summer 2027 season.
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