aespa Winter’s Instagram Bombarded With Hate Comments After Rumors With BTS’s Jungkook

Following renewed dating rumors linking BTS’s Jungkook and aespa’s Winter — branded as “ridiculous” by many — the latter’s Instagram has been hit with a wave of hate comments.

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The sudden wave of hate has sparked heated reactions from aespa fans.

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The speculation reignited after Jungkook quietly launched a new Instagram account under the handle @mnijungkook. Some netizens suggested the “mni” could be a subtle reference to Winter’s real name, Minjeong, despite Jungkook himself explaining on a livestream that the name simply meant “My Name Is Jungkook.”

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Despite the singer’s clarification, many social media users flooded Winter’s Instagram with hate-filled messages.

Her most recent posts, one shared on July 14 and another on July 13, have been targeted with comments ranging from hate emoji spams to angry rants involving Jungkook’s name.

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The reaction has sparked outrage among aespa fans, who are now working together to drown out the negativity by leaving words of support and encouragement under Winter’s posts. Many have also taken to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to express their frustration over the situation, with several calling for people to stop involving idols in baseless rumors and to respect their privacy.

Please leave positive comments on Winter’s recent IG post! Don’t engage with the hate comments. https://t.co/uFo4WpldrR

— Jazz (@mjkmwntr) July 15, 2025

everyone! let’s leave good comments under Winter’s latest post 🥹🤗https://t.co/0EoXbw40gH

— 🔫 win 🤍🩵💙⛄️❄️🧊 (@aeswinterismine) July 15, 2025

i hope minjeong isn't seeing the nasty comments i hope shes happy and eating her favourite snacks i hope shes okay

— dawn 💙⭐️ (@imswerpy) July 15, 2025

As both idols continue their schedules, supporters from both fandoms are urging others to act respectfully online and avoid jumping to conclusions based on speculation.