LONDON, Oct. 3 -- British fashion magazine Elle UK has apologised for excluding Blackpink member Rose from a group photo posted on Instagram during Paris Fashion Week.

The magazine faced backlash after uploading an image that featured Hailey Bieber, Charli XCX and Zoe Kravitz, but cropped out Rose, who had stood at the far right in the original photo.

According to Korea JoongAng Daily, Elle UK explained via Instagram story that Rose "was cropped from a group photo for size" and added, "We sincerely apologise for a recent post from Paris Fashion Week in which Rose of BLACKPINK was cropped from a group photo for size."

Elle UK also stated, "The post has been removed, and Elle UK remains committed to ensuring our future coverage represent...