A Chinese influencer has found herself at the center of online backlash after appearing to impersonate BLACKPINK’s Rosé at an official pop-up event, reigniting debate over blurred boundaries between fandom, promotion and celebrity identity. According to Malaysian entertainment outlet Hype, a Chinese influencer known as Daisy was invited earlier this month to the closing event of Rosé’s pop-up store in Qingdao, China. The event focused on selling official merchandise and offered themed photo zones tied to the BLACKPINK member. The controversy began when the event host reportedly introduced Daisy in a way that made her appear to be the main figure of the event, rather than Rosé herself. Fans on site and online quickly voiced discomfort, saying the spotlight had shifted away from the artist the pop-up was meant to celebrate. Videos and photos circulating on social media showed Daisy posing for photos with fans, signing Rosé’s official merchandise and wearing outfits closely resembling Rosé’s signature looks. The scenes fueled criticism, with some fans saying that casual observ