BTS’s Jungkook and aespa’s Winter fuel ‘dating buzz’ again as matching tattoo rumours go viral

The internet is once again abuzz with fresh dating chatter involving BTS’s Jungkook and aespa’s Winter, after a claim from Korean forum Nate Pann gained sudden traction. The post, which quickly crossed 85,000 views, featured a screenshot from episode two of Are You Sure?, hinting that a tattoo on Jungkook’s arm resembles one allegedly owned by Winter, as per Korea Boo. This sparked a renewed wave of debate over whether it signalled a genuine link or was just another case of fan-fuelled theorising.

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The Screenshot That Started It All

The renewed rumour mill kicked off when a screenshot taken from the 15:23 mark of Are You Sure? appeared online. Some fans argued that the visible tattoo on Jungkook’s arm resembles a design Winter supposedly has. This led to older rumours resurfacing, including claims about similar bracelets, matching accessories, overlapping fashion preferences, and social-media behaviour fans had previously linked as clues.

matching tattoos?? 🐶🐶🐶#WINKOOK#winter#jungkook#정국#민정pic.twitter.com/jiYMJQNUni

— ͏͏ً (@winterkooks) December 3, 2025

Looks like then, winter is dating jimin too because he seems to have a tattoo there too. Sure winter got it done in April, Jungkook got out of the military in June it’s literally a popular tattoo in Korea. You guys are so desperate. pic.twitter.com/Flps3a7zhU

— alina ₇ (@alinadaagreat) December 4, 2025

jungkook always following everything winter do is not new. he said it himself whenever he like someone he will do anything the girl like too. it’s always the same pattern
does he have any personality other than following his girlfriend? pic.twitter.com/pJQz1akZdc

— Sanarin (@reesanarin) December 4, 2025

Fans Push Back, Calling It Baseless 

Within hours, the speculation began trending, but scepticism followed just as quickly. Many fans dismissed the claims entirely, emphasising that overlapping accessories and fashion choices are common among K-pop idols, who often follow the same trends. Others argued that the screenshot is too low-quality, making it “impossible to confirm whether the tattoo even exists or matches Winter’s in any meaningful way.”

Some criticised the recurring cycle of assumptions, pointing out how easily coincidences escalate into wide-reaching theories.

Rumours With a Past, But No Proof

Dating rumours between Jungkook and Winter first gained traction in 2023, after both were reportedly present at a Harry Styles concert in Seoul, as per All Kpop. Through 2024, speculation resurfaced occasionally, with fans suggesting that similar accessories, overlapping public appearances, and social-media coincidences hinted at something more.

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Despite the recurring buzz, none of these rumours have ever been confirmed by the artists or their management, leaving fans with more theories than answers.