BLACKPINK’s Rosé made a stunning impression at the 2025 Met Gala. Beyond her red carpet appearance, she also caught attention at the after-party, where she was seen mingling and posing affectionately with legendary F1 driver Lewis Hamilton. Just days earlier, Rosé had also been spotted chatting with Lewis at the Miami Grand Prix.
Despite having different careers and nationalities, the photos of Rosé and Lewis show a natural chemistry. The two look comfortable and in sync, as if they’ve known each other for a long time. Their “screen-melting chemistry” quickly ignited social media, with fans enthusiastically “shipping” the pair.
Comments flooded in, “Please date already, I can’t wait anymore”, “Come on, they look so good together”, “Rosé, don’t overthink it — just go for it… it’s Lewis Hamilton!” and “I don’t hesitate to say that they’d be one of the hottest couples.”
However, some netizens urged others not to jump to conclusions, emphasizing the importance of respecting their friendship, “Them becoming close friends would already be the best part of 2025” and “I hope people don’t make this weird — their friendship is adorable. Rosé taking a picture with someone doesn’t mean we need to start shipping them.”
As one of the leading female idols in K-pop, Rosé seems to be carving her own path when it comes to handling the strict dating expectations imposed by the industry. Rather than avoiding or hiding her interactions, she comfortably engages with male friends — particularly those who are influential figures in fashion and global entertainment.
Rosé is subtly challenging the notion that female idols must maintain an image of romantic detachment. She shows that having genuine friendships with men is completely normal and shouldn’t automatically lead to rumors or public pressure. In doing so, she is helping to break long-standing taboos in the Korean entertainment scene.
Dating has always been a sensitive topic in K-pop, yet Rosé has never shied away from acknowledging her past relationships. In fact, she even drew inspiration from her love life for her debut solo album.
