Aespa’s Winter / Xportsnews
Winter of aespa has resurfaced on social media, drawing fresh attention amid ongoing dating rumors linking her to BTS’ Jung Kook — this time over what fans say is the disappearance of a supposed “couple tattoo.”
On Sunday, Winter uploaded several photos to her personal social media account without any caption. In the images, she wears a black and gold dress that highlights her refined, elegant image. Her doll-like facial features and slender silhouette quickly caught fans’ attention, with many focusing less on the outfit itself and more on what was no longer visible.
Aespa’s Winter / Xportsnews
The post follows aespa’s appearance a day earlier at the Melon Music Awards 2025, held Saturday afternoon at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. During the red carpet event, Winter appeared with her arm tattoo fully covered — the same tattoo that had fueled speculation about a possible matching design with Jung Kook. In the newly uploaded photos, no visible trace of the tattoo could be found, reigniting online debate.
Winter and Jung Kook were recently swept up in dating rumors driven largely by fan speculation on social media. Alleged sightings at concerts, claims of matching nail designs worn on the ring finger and suspicions of couple tattoos have circulated widely across online communities, particularly among Gen Z fans.
Neither Winter nor Jung Kook — or their companies — have addressed the rumors. Both agencies have so far declined to comment, a silence that has only intensified curiosity and online buzz.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
