The 2025 with Gala, held on 5 May in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was an evening full of haute couture and unexpected revelations. Among the stars that were present, Blackpink’s Rosé and Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton steel the show, not only because of their flawless style, but also because of the fueling of rumors about a romance that would soon be confirmed. Rosé, a worldwide K-pop sensation, arrived in a tailor-made tuxedo by Saint Laurent, complete with a dramatic cape and red heels, while Hamilton, co-president of the event, attracted the attention in an ivory-colored suit of Grace Wales Bonner, which was steeped in historical symbolism. But it was at the afterparty that attentive fans noticed a meaningful detail: rosé who wore playful Hamilton’s sunglasses on a series of photos from the photo booths, some speculation about their relationship.
The chemistry between the two was unmistakable. Photos of the GQ-after party showed them laughing, in cute poses and a natural casual that suggested more than just friendship. Social media bursting from fans who “ship” the pair, with reactions such as “Date Just Now!” And “they would be the prettiest couple” those platforms like X flooded. Their connection was not entirely new: Rosé and Hamilton had worked together on Rimowa’s Never Still 4 campaign in 2024 and were spotted together a few days before the Gala at the Grand Prix of Miami, where Rosé promoted her soundtrack for the upcoming Formula 1 movie. Hamilton even mentioned a message with her, which hinted on a growing band. Yet it was the sunglasses moment that put their relationship in the spotlight.
A few days after it with Gala, Hamilton responded frankly to the rumors in an interview with Sky Sports. “Rosé and I have become increasingly closer in the past year and I am very happy that we are together,” he said, a rare personal unveiling of the generally reserved driver. Rosé, known for her reserved character in terms of her love life, confirmed the news on her Instagram by placing a photo of them together with a simple heart emoji. The announcement caused a true hype among fans, with hashtags like #roséhamilton who were trying worldwide. Their relationship, which connects the worlds of K-pop and motor sport, was praised as a cultural phenomenon and brought together various fan bases to celebrate the relationship.
The couple immediately embraced their new public status. During the Grand Prix of Monaco on 11 May, Rosé was a fixture in the Mercedes Paddock and encouraged Hamilton when he won a podium place. The couple did not shy away from their affection and exchanged warm hugs and whispered conversations, which were recorded by photographers. Rosé, dressed in a streamlined Puma-outfit-a nod to Hamilton’s sponsor-racing when she saw him racing, while Hamilton gave her a kiss from the stage. Fans on X were lyrical about their interactions. A user wrote: “Seeing rosé in the paddock supporting Lewis is everything!” Another noticed: “Their love is so sincere, it looks like a movie.”
Their relationship has been a master class in combining high -profile careers with personal connections. Rosé, that just her solo albumRosiehas released and is preparing for Blackpink’s World Tour in July, juggling music and her role in the soundtrack of the Formula 1 film. In the meantime, Hamilton continues to hunt an eighth Formula 1 world championship and at the same time argues for diversity in motorsport. Despite their busy schedules, they have found ways to support each other. Hamilton placed Rosé’s video clip for the F1 filmMessyAgain on his Instagram and called it “a blast”. Rosé visited his races and even wore a Ferrari-Pet as a playful nod to his team change in 2026.
The fascination of the audience for their romance stems from their shared values and mutual respect. Both spoke about breaking barriers-rosé as Koreans-Australian artist in a global industry, and Hamilton as a black driver in a predominantly white sport. Their story resonates as one of the two pioneers who find love in the midst of the chaos of Roem. Like rosé onVogueTold on the runner of Gala: “It is nice to have family here,” referring to her band members, but perhaps also referring to Hamilton’s growing role in her life. Now that their affection is open, Rosé and Hamilton prove that love can thrive in the fast job and conquer hearts from the red carpet to the racecourse.
