On January 10, 2025, GQ Korea shared the latest cover images of its upcoming February 2025 edition, featuring BLACKPINK's Rosé as a cover star. The magazine revealed the posters via its social media accounts. For the latest cover, BLACKPINK’s Rosé flaunted fashion looks from the designer label Saint Laurent. The magazine released a total of four images as of now.
BLACKPINK's Rosé’s fans were impressed with her looks, and as a result, they flooded the internet with their admiration for the idol. To express this, one user on X stated:
“Man her looks are so edgy and different! Trailblazing Fashion Queen”
Many other responses from BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s admirers for her latest cover were recorded online. While some praised her makeup as “amazing,” others claimed it was her “best shoot ever.” Some even complimented the idol’s blonde hair.
“I will never get tired seeing Rosé blonde. I don't know, but I really love this look on her,” stated an admirer.
“Who ever did her makeup should never stop damn she looks amazing,” wrote a fan.
“ROSÉ always knows how to captivate! She looks absolutely stunning on the cover of GQ Korea,” commented another admirer.
“i really like this silhouette on her actually. i’ve always thought she has a such soft face so this boxy silhouette contrast is nice,” stated a fan.
Some adored BLACKPINK's Rosé’s appearance in blazers and ties, while others described her as “absolutely stunning.”
“This litterally her best shoot ever for me,” commented another fan.
“I read a tweet 2 days ago sayin' he/she missed Rosé while wonderin' where she could be. Ohh! Mothersé was just cooking something. Serving it now, HOT and FRESH! ROSÉ FOR GQ KOREA,” wrote a follower.
“She's the only idol who doesn't open her mouth, wear a bikini, pose seductively during photoshoots, she just poses casually wearing a suit and tie but can make all genders fall in love with her. OH MOTHERRR ROSÉ,” commented a fan.
“She's the only idol who's keeping the Saint Laurent legacy alive, it's her personality atp like she carries the suits, ties, blazers so well,” wrote a fan.
BLACKPINK's Rosé’s became the ambassador for Saint Laurent in 2020
Rosé, a 27-year-old K-pop idol, created history as Saint Laurent's global ambassador in 2020, the label's first in 59 years. In 2021, she strutted the Met Gala red carpet with Saint Laurent’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello.
For her latest GQ Korea magazine shoot, BLACKPINK's Rosé pulled off an oversized suit with a tie, shimmery blazer, and brown leather jacket for her different appearances. The idol's blonde open hair look and subtle makeup complimented her outfits.
Her shoot was photographed by Kim Hee June, while her looks were styled by Yun Ae Ri. Besides, Lee Seon Yeong and Won Jung Yo did her hair and makeup, respectively.
In other news, on December 23, 2024, Rosé became the inaugural woman to earn the #1 position on Korea Sisa Journal's "Entertainment Figure of the Year." This title was formerly held by BTS from 2019 to 2022 and Lim Young-woon in 2023.