Stray Kids Unveils Latest Mixtape “dominATE”Featuring Exciting F1 Crossover
On March 21, Stray Kids, the popular K-pop ensemble, launched their newest mixtape titled dominATE, comprising five dynamic tracks. The project includes the Korean version of their title track from the previous Japanese album, GIANT, along with four unique subunit tracks. Each of the eight members collaborated in pairs to create these exciting new songs, showcasing their versatility and talent.
The four subunits, each featuring two members, delivered tracks named Truman, ESCAPE, Burnin’ Tires, and CINEMA. Among these, the song Truman caught the eyes—and ears—of fans due to a compelling reference to Formula 1, specifically mentioning F1 driver Charles Leclerc in its lyrics.
“Cooking up races, I know that we taking our time like Charles Leclerc.”
Fans quickly took to social media to express their excitement over this unexpected F1 crossover. Many enthusiasts of both F1 and Stray Kids were particularly thrilled, sparking conversations about the possibility of a real-life interaction between Charles Leclerc and the group. Here are a selection of responses from the fan community:
“Now we need them to meet.”
“Felix talking about Charles Leclerc wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card,”quipped one fan on X.
“My two worlds have collided in the most insanely awesome way ever,”added another fan.
“Was not expecting my worlds to collide like this,”commented another netizen.
Additional reactions poured in as fans celebrated the delightful blend of K-pop and motorsport:
“My favourite F1 driver with my favourite group. I won,”shared a fan.
“THIS IS MY ROMAN EMPIRE,”exclaimed another user on X.
“The crossover that I needed,”noted one more netizen.
“IS FELIX INTO F1??????? THIS IS A CROSSOVER I DIDN’T EXPECT AND WHY SPECIFICALLY LECLERC,”wondered another fan.
Exploring Stray Kids’ Recent Endeavors
Stray Kids, under the management of JYP Entertainment, is composed of eight talented members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N., with Bang Chan as their leader. The group made its debut in 2017 through a reality survival program and has since grown to become a significant force in the K-pop industry, known for their self-produced music through the production team 3RACHA, which includes Bang Chan, Han, and Changbin.
Their increase in popularity is evident through numerous hits such as Back Door, God’s Menu, S-CLASS, Thunderous, Maniac, MIROH, and CASE 143.
Currently, the group is gearing up for their fourth world tour, the dominATE World Tour, slated for August 2024 to July 2025. This tour promises stops in multiple countries, including Japan, the United States, Mexico, Hong Kong, and various European nations, among others.
Additionally, they recently hosted their third fan meeting titled SKZ 5’CLOCK from February 14 to 16, 2025, at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. The anticipation surrounding their latest mixtape dominATE released on March 21 is palpable, with fans eagerly engaging with their new music.