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On October 19, 2025, ENHYPEN's Jay shared an emotional response with his fans regarding the support the group has been receiving from the Formula 1 fan community. ENHYPEN is nominated for the Fans' Choice Male category at MAMA 2025. On that day, a fan posted on Weverse that several Formula 1 fans had started coming together to vote for the group.
The post mentioned that they were not only casting their votes but also creating tutorials to help others do the same. ENHYPEN's Jay responded to the post on Weverse with a heartfelt comment, expressing his gratitude and sharing how surprised he was by the inter-fandom support. He also mentioned that his mother had informed him of the news.
"Yea I know. My mom sent me these. I just poured my love into a culture I’ve recently grown to love, and I never dreamed I’d be rewarded like this. I’m at a loss for how I could possibly repay such grace. Whatever the result may be, I’ll never forget this. ENGENEs are working hard. Even F1 fans are supporting. I'll never give up and burn my body till the end and I'll take responsibility for this" ENHYPEN's Jay shared.
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His words quickly spread across social media, with fans praising his sincerity. Many described the moment as touching, highlighting the unique crossover between ENHYPEN and the F1 fanbase.
Jay's emotional acknowledgment also quickly gained attention on social media, with fans emphasizing his commitment. Many shared that Jay's humility and dedication made him stand out, explaining why so many outside the K-pop scene grew to like him. One fan commented,
Social media platforms were flooded with fan reactions. Many expressed how touched they were by his sincerity and the crossover between the two fandoms. Fans praised Jay's personality, which they deemed to be kind and genuine, calling the moment heartwarming. Others highlighted how meaningful it was to see him acknowledge the unexpected support.
ENHYPEN's Jay's fans shared how deeply moved they were by his words. Others pointed out how his warmth and authenticity continue to unite people from different communities. They celebrated the unexpected crossover, crediting Jay's passion for the sport as the bridge that connected them.
Fans were especially touched by the fact that Jay's mother shared the tweets with him, noting how proud she must have felt. Others emphasized that this reaction wasn't surprising for those who have followed him for a long time.
F1 and K-pop unite: ENHYPEN's Jay sparks global fan collaboration ahead of MAMA 2025
ENHYPEN's Jay’s love for Formula 1 has become a defining part of his public image. This is now playing a key role in the group’s growing connection with the motorsport community.
Fan pages on X, including @Jakeyieesm, share that several fan accounts of Formula 1 drivers such as Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Carlos Sainz Jr. have joined forces to vote for ENHYPEN at MAMA 2025. These non-K-pop communities are actively helping to increase the group's vote count.
Over the years, ENHYPEN's Jay has often spoken about F1 during Weverse lives, interviews, and fan interactions. He has often mentioned his admiration for Max Verstappen. His passion for the sport has gone viral multiple times, earning him recognition not just among K-pop fans but also within the F1 fandom.
Earlier this month, on October 3, 2025, ENHYPEN's Jay, along with fellow members Jake, Jungwon, and Sunghoon, attended an F1 event in Singapore. The group toured the Oracle Red Bull Racing garage and met Verstappen in person.
In a clip shared on Instagram by both ENHYPEN and Formula 1, Jay was seen congratulating Verstappen on his GT3 race win. The racer was surprised to learn that Jay had been following the event, to which the idol responded enthusiastically and said:
“Of course.”
The members also signed jerseys and caps during the visit. This became a memorable moment and a part of the growing bond between ENHYPEN and the F1 community. Additionally, both communities came together to defend the group when they faced backlash after their visit to the F1 event.
ENHYPEN has received four nominations for the upcoming 2025 MAMA Awards. These include Album of the Year for their latest release DESIRE: UNLEASH, Artist of the Year, Best Male Group, and Fans' Choice Male.
In the Fans' Choice Male category, the group faces strong competition from major acts such as j-hope, Jin, D.O. (Doh Kyung Soo), Kai, Baekhyun, SEVENTEEN, TXT, CORTIS, ATEEZ, ASTRO, BTOB, Stray Kids, BOYNEXTDOOR, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, ZEROBASEONE, PLAVE, RIIZE, and others.
