Since December began, the dating rumors between BTS‘s Jungkook and aespa‘s Winter have only intensified.
Rumors between the pair have persisted throughout the year, but were met with skepticism until the discovery of supposed “couple” tattoos.
Both SM Entertainment and HYBE have claimed they would “look into it,” however, they have come back with no response. While the rumors are neither confirmed nor denied by either party, this silence has angered many fans.
This has only worsened after the actions of each idol.
Following Winter’s Bubble update and the subsequent backlash, Jungkook was spotted in public at G-Dragon‘s world tour ending.
Jungkook was not the only idol attending, as J-Hope, SEVENTEEN‘s Hoshi, and Mingyu were spotted nearby, along with other artists.
mingyu watched g-dragon’s concert today with hoshi, j-hope and jungkook! #MINGYU #민규 pic.twitter.com/FxRB84ruMw
— 🐶 (@gyumedia) December 14, 2025
However, Jungkook’s attendance at the event, despite no response regarding the dating rumors, has been met with criticism.
Some have accused him of not caring about fans.
와.. 진짜 기쎄다 멘탈 장난아니네 팬 생각은 안중에도 없구나 대박이다 하.. 내가 방탄팬은 아닌데 내 돌도 나중에 다 뜨고나서 이렇게 변할까봐 무섭다 돈 벌만큼 벌고 인기 많아지고 이러면 팬들 맘에 대못 꽂을까봐 겁나 덕질 하지말아야하나.. 씁쓸하네 https://t.co/CBg5QteZS6
— 우르르쾅쾅 (@mangto882769) December 14, 2025
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
니 진심 알겠고~ 먹금하겠단거 확실히 알겠고~
팬들 호구로 보는거 fucking알겠고~ https://t.co/J3Vbpt4buO
— 디키 (@diki_iii) December 14, 2025
- He’s really reached a whole new level now. It’s not like this is the first time or just a day or two of scandals. Wow, I almost felt proud enough to tell him to just quit.
- Ah, Jungkook, so you went to Gocheok too… We’re fucking furious, and you’re out there having fun going to a concert…
- LOL Okay, I totally get how sincere you are~ I definitely get that you’re saying you’re gonna ignore it~ And I f*cking get that you see your fans as total suckers~
