BTS Jungkook And aespa Winter’s Recent Appearances Linked To Dating Rumors Trigger Backlash

BTS‘s Jungkook and aespa Winter’s recent behavior regarding their “dating rumors” has sparked backlash among netizens.

BTS’s Jungkook

aespa’s Winter | @imwinter/Instagram

Ahead of an overseas schedule, Winter was criticized for her behavior regarding the “couple tattoo.”

aespa’s Winter Criticized For Making Dating Rumors With BTS’s Jungkook “Worse” With Recent Appearance

Winter attended the South Korea match in Mexico.

WINTER at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico

WINTER AT FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 #WINTERxFIFA26 pic.twitter.com/iPJK5G8BEZ

— winter loops (@wntrloops) June 12, 2026

While some focused on the “zionist” promotion, there were many comments about Winter flaunting her “couple tattoo,” even if it was covered with a band-aid.

Lmao not the hidden couple tattoo 😭 https://t.co/O7OiWkLH6w

— jiminurr¹³ (@jiminsface21) June 12, 2026

She’s still hiding the couple tattoo lmfaooo https://t.co/RfquVNbhpt

— CONFETTI (@fettibombshel) June 12, 2026

Girl we already know 🐶🐶🐶#Winterkook https://t.co/qzWtkd1rp2 pic.twitter.com/M8IJug0Wpi

— Nitha⁷ (@NithaPark_ssi) June 12, 2026

everybody knows they're dating hiding the tattoo is ridiculous atp 😭 https://t.co/G3d7o6yr4P

— nat (@minizues) June 12, 2026

BTS recently had two concerts in Busan, and like past performances, a netizen claimed that, along with wearing sleeves, Jungkook had “taped” the tattoo so it couldn’t be seen.

the big ass tape 😭 jungkook you're such a coward!! free the puppies already 🐶🐶🐶✊🏻 pic.twitter.com/xqinBjr6xB

— april (@aprilneverwrong) June 13, 2026

While some hit back at the allegations and called the OP delusional, many fans hit back at the idol for being a “coward” and hiding the tattoo and tape, with some comparing it to Winter’s more open hiding of the “couple tattoo.”

Lmao, Jungkook is really a coward. 😭Wdym he put a big piece of tape under his shirt sleeve just to hide his couple tattoo? His girlfriend is braver than him😂 https://t.co/3ZirvwN0bC

— 🐶 (@lolipopp000000) June 14, 2026

Jungkook yet again hiding his couple tatto what a coward pussy. He didn't grow balls, both Jungkook and winkhia are in harmony in hiding the tattoo. Like couple copy each other in using a bandaid to hide their symbol of cringe love #정국 https://t.co/F1qIgTQNLM pic.twitter.com/hATdcsgXUp

— Elena_winkook (REST) (@jkw86038) June 13, 2026

genuinely how is he so dumb 😭 https://t.co/WYdDOwcLt1

— kei (@nnmeowz) June 14, 2026