Jungkook and Winter Dating Rumors: A Detailed Timeline of Speculation and Evidence
Recently, there have been rumors circulating about a possible romantic relationship between BTS's Jungkook and aespa's Winter. The speculation started with various alleged instances of the two idols sharing couple items and engaging in similar activities. In the summer, a post on Nate Pann gained attention for suggesting that Winter and Jungkook's in-ears and matching hats indicated a special connection between them. Netizens also pointed out their shared interest in the gym as potential evidence of a relationship, although these claims were initially met with skepticism.
In July, fans noticed that Jungkook and Winter had matching nail polish, further fueling the dating rumors. Jungkook was later seen sporting the same nail polish at an airport shortly after Winter had worn it during a performance. Additionally, Jungkook changed his Instagram username to @mnijungkook, leading some to speculate that the "mni" could be a reference to Winter's real name, Minjeong, suggesting a connection between the two idols.
On August 9, Winter posted a photo on Instagram featuring the song "Weather" by Novo Amor, which Jungkook also shared on his story five days later. Both idols also used Justin Bieber's song "Devotion" in their posts, adding emojis that fans interpreted as further evidence of their alleged relationship. In late October, netizens claimed that Jungkook had worn a matching bracelet that he and Winter supposedly shared during a live broadcast, and his phone case resembled the one Winter had in a recent Instagram story with Giselle.
In November, a post on Nate Pann linked Jungkook's mention of pizza during a live broadcast to Winter's Instagram story featuring pizza, sparking more speculation about their relationship. Netizens attempted to connect various pieces of "evidence," such as Jungkook's announcement that he would not be going live for a couple of days after a stream and a photo of him at the Chrome Hearts store in Tokyo while aespa was in Japan for their tour. A video clip allegedly showing Jungkook holding hands with a woman, believed to be Winter, outside his home also made headlines, with other individuals being mentioned as potential matches in the video.
On December 4, new rumors surfaced following the release of Are You Sure?!'s new season, with a netizen sharing a photo of Jungkook with a tattoo similar to one Winter was seen with. While some fans questioned the authenticity of the tattoo, others pointed out the alleged match during a specific episode timestamp. The ongoing speculation about Jungkook and Winter's relationship continues to capture the attention of fans and netizens alike.