05 December,2025 10:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jungkook and Winter
A new round of relationship rumours involving BTS's Jungkook and aespa's Winter has surfaced online following a remark on Korean forum Nate Pann that went viral. The tweet, which immediately received over 85,000 views, included a screenshot from episode two of Are You Sure?, implying that a tattoo shown on Jungkook's arm matched one reportedly owned by Winter, according to Korea Boo.
The renewed suspicion has caused heated debate among followers, with many asking if the image represents something true or is simply a coincidence.
The most recent rumours arose when a screenshot from the 15:23 point of Are You Sure? surfaced online, with some fans alleging that a tattoo on Jungkook's bicep resembled a pattern Winter allegedly possesses. The article also resurfaced earlier rumours about similar bracelets, matching accessories, overlapping fashion choices, and social-media patterns that followers have previously pointed out as signals.
These points returned within hours, catapulting the theory back into hot topics. However, many fans swiftly dismissed the suggestion as unfounded, claiming that fashion and tattoo coincidences are quite prevalent among K-pop idols, who frequently follow the same trends. They also noted that the screenshot is of poor quality, making it impossible to determine whether the tattoo exists or matches Winter's in any meaningful way.
Dating rumours between BTS's Jungkook and aespa's Winter began in 2023, when both were seen at the same Harry Styles concert in Seoul, according to All Kpop. Throughout 2024, the conjecture persisted, fueled by followers noting similar items, overlapping public appearances, and social media coincidences.
Despite repeated fan theories, neither the idols nor their agencies have confirmed any of the rumours.
Jungkook was recently mired in a controversy over dating multiple women. Jungkook recently made a major move in his career before the reunion with BTS for their comeback. The kpop idol is set to get featured in the global magazine.
This global recognition is just one of several highlights from Jungkook's already amazing year. His 2023 solo song Seven surpassed multiple streaming milestones, including breaking 2.5 billion Spotify streams in August, according to BIGHIT MUSIC. The song also became the first K-pop song in history to achieve this feat, surpassing even BTS's own Dynamite.
But there is more good news for fans: Jungkook and fellow BTS member Jimin will rejoin for Season 2 of their travel docuseries. Are you sure? The two will visit gorgeous locations in Switzerland and Vietnam, such as the Matterhorn, Poschiavo, Hoi An, and Da Nang, with only a guidebook and no entourage. The eight-episode series premieres on Disney+ on December 3.
