On January 14, a topic titled “Rumors about Evan Mock and Rosé are circulating” on the Korean forum Instiz, attracting attention.
Attached to this topic are several alleged images of BLACKPINK’s Rosé spotted with Evan Mock – who starred with her in the MV for Rosé’s solo track, “Toxic to the End” – in Hawaii earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Rosé and Evan are known to be close to each other, even enjoying a pizza date after their collaboration, so the new pictures have added to their dating rumors.
However, several people have “exposed” Evan to various controversies, ranging from smoking weed (particularly marijuana), participating in inhumane animal hunting, and being a supporter of Donald Trump (who has various controversial opinions, many of which misogynistic and homophobic, and was even found responsible for sexual violence).
Pictures of Evan Mock kissing men were also found, prompting scathing comments
As a result, many netizens took to SNS to criticize Rosé for being close to Evan Mock. However, most defend the female idol, saying it’s a stretch to condemn Rosé for things another person does.
Below are some comments from netizens:
- Whether they’re dating or not… marijuana is probably legal in Evan’s place, and Rosé doesn’t smoke it either, so what’s the big deal… Being bisexual isn’t a crime either
- This is probably a hater targeting Rosé. Evan Mock’s actions are none of his business?
- Rosé, please stay away from people who use weed
- Don’t hang out with people like him, Rosé
