Did Jungkook Make His Relationship With Winter ‘Obvious’? Internet Thinks So

Jungkook, aespa’s Winter: Did BTS Singer Make His Relationship “Obvious”?

BTS member Jungkook is once again at the centre of fan discussions — but this time it isn’t about his music. On March 26, Jungkook went on a TikTok following spree, adding accounts of numerous K-pop idols and groups from both HYBE and other labels. While fans noted who he followed, many were equally focused on who he didn’t follow.

Among the SM Entertainment groups, aespa stood out as the only major act missing from his list. Fans quickly speculated that this absence could be connected to ongoing dating rumours between Jungkook and aespa’s Winter.

Fans See Absence as a “Clue”

Netizens reacted swiftly. While Jungkook followed other groups and solo artists — including BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Lisa individually — aespa’s absence didn’t go unnoticed. Comments across social platforms suggested that deliberately not following Winter’s group could be more revealing than a follow would have been.

One fan wrote, “It’s too unnatural for aespa to be the only group missing from a list that includes everyone else.” Another noted, “Avoiding them makes the dating rumours even more obvious.” Many users concluded that if nothing were happening, following aespa would have been the most natural move.

How the Jungkook–Winter Dating Rumours Began

Speculation about the BTS idol and Winter first surfaced in 2023. Fans pointed out:

• Matching outfits and accessories
• Similar tattoos, including dog-face tattoos on matching locations on their arms (circulated widely in December 2025)
• Identical in-ear monitors, hats, and nail polish
• Jungkook’s Instagram username change in July 2025 to @mnijungkook, interpreted by some as a reference to Winter’s real name, Kim Minjeong

Rumours intensified after Jungkook attended an aespa concert during his military leave, raising eyebrows since he hadn’t been spotted at concerts of other HYBE girl groups.

Official Responses

In December 2025, SM Entertainment issued a statement announcing legal action against malicious content targeting Winter, but did not comment on the alleged relationship. HYBE has remained silent.

For now, fans are left piecing together social media activity and coincidences, continuing the speculation that keeps the Jungkook–Winter chatter alive.