When Worlds Collide: F1 Meets the K-Pop World
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It’s that time of year; fast cars, familiar faces, and K-pop stars TOOK OVER the paddock.
A few things you can count on when Singapore Grand Prix rolls around… the roar of engines, the paddock fits, and your favourite K-pop idols crossing over with some of the biggest names in the world of Formula 1.
Last weekend, the 2026 Singapore GP merged K-pop stars, luxury brands and live performances into one, with the paddock serving entertainment almost as hot as the wheels on the track; from leather-clad idols to unexpected collaborations that actually make sense, here’s who caught our eye.
I spy your ride or dies:
Stray Kids
Bang Chan, Felix
Bang Chan went monochrome with a black-is-the-new-black fit for his Breitling x Aston Martin Aramco appearance! A sleek leather jacket that felt right at home in the paddock and fit just right - understated - and very much giving off-duty rockstar. STAYs, we see you.
Felix brought a similar energy to his Scuderia Ferrari HP collaboration, pairing a similar black leather jacket, dark wash jean and white singlet. Ferrari’s campaign connected the circuit with the stage, and the double meaning was a nice touch: two worlds, united by the same passion. Also, the styling? No notes.
CORTIS
Keonho, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, James, Martin
CORTIS and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls might be one of the weekend’s most iconic pairings. Both have a fun and youthful brand image and bring a mischievous energy that makes their content fit seamlessly into their feeds - it felt less like a scheduled brand appearance, and more like everyone’s in on the joke.
With their Grand Prix performance and abundance of VCARB and Red Bull Racing reels, the group made its presence felt beyond the stage. If the brief was to wear personality paddock, they brought enough to last us till the US GP.
TWICE
Tzuyu
The debut every girl, gay and mum’s been anticipationg… Tzuyu finally made it to the F1 paddock with Williams Racing! She made the paddock her personal runway, rocking up in a Williams jacket, thigh-high suede slouch boots and a slot sported a full race-suit moment. Assignment? Understood. Selfies with the coolest drivers on the track? Done. My dreams? Lived.
The Williams collaboration also crossed over with DAN DA DAN - not something I ever anticipate nor put on my bucket list for 2026 but hey - racing with anime, music and Tzuyu is definitely marketing. A little unexpected? Perhaps, but that’s what makes the crossover memorable.
IVE
Wonyoung
Wonyoung perched trackside pretty as ever for Tommy Hilfiger’s Cadillac F1 activation. Hair was perfect, the styling was polished, and every photo looked like it belonged in a campaign.
Some people visit the paddock; Wonyoung makes it look like fashion week’s finest.
Girls' Generation
HYO
If you were looking for cool, off-duty energy, HYO was at the top of my list! Donning Cadillac merch and black low-rise micro shorts, she was every childhood girl’s dream cool girl, and she did it all! A DJ performance, presenting Singapore GP champion Max Verstappen with the Pirelli Pole Position Award, she covered every corner of the Grand Prix weekend.
The look was effortless in the best way - motorsport merch, but actually uniform the fit.
MEOVV
Sooin, Gawon, Anna, Narin, Ella
Clocked in, locked in, and rocked out, MOEVV turned the heat up in black and red, looking ready to headline their own press tour. From Ferrari garage pics, to snaps with the GOAT Lewis Hamilton, they stayed poised and polished - they were memorable, and stood out from this weekend’s celebrity appearances.
Catch them not serving or camera ready on the paddock - I dare you.
And that my friends, is the grandest Grand Prix of 2026; the collision of K-pop and Formula 1’s finest gentlemen, the annual meet and greet where two completely different worlds intertwine, the crossover you and cross from your 2026 bucket list.
A chemistry, anime, fashion and fangirling fest, Beauties x
