BTS’s V and aespa’s Winter Caught Up In Dating Allegations

Netizens defended them.

Recently, W Korea’s annual “Love Your W” charity event took place, bringing together many top celebrities.

With popular groups like BTS and aespa, lots of buzz surrounded the members.

A video clip of V and Winter spotted together went viral online, sparking dating allegations.

winter and taehyung share the tea pic.twitter.com/4Yhs13XmvK

— baby (@velvetmona) October 15, 2025

In particular, fans called out V for his Instagram story using the sunflower emoji, which is a signature emoticon Winter uses.

유방암 행사가 이런거 티내라고 만든 자리는 아닐텐데 뷔야 윈터야 https://t.co/q7WXULMFvf pic.twitter.com/mHzyx49b61

— ! (@bgwdbtg) October 15, 2025

뷔가 250804에 해바라기 스토리올리고 다음날인 윈터도 올림 🥰 하루차이로 눈만 보이는 구도로 🌻로 티내는거 팬기만이니?

— ! (@bgwdbtg) October 15, 2025

Previously, V used a sunflower on his Instagram story and Winter posted one too a day later. With just a one-day gap, they both posted photos just showing their eyes. Do they think fans are dumb?

However, netizens defended the idols, stating that it was natural for idols to know each other.

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• “They could be friends, so what? I feel bad for Winter for being targeted by ARMYs.”
• “So what?”
• “They work in the same industry, what’s wrong with being friends? What’s so shocking about this? It’s not that they work in different fields.”
• “It’s not strange because it’s V. He’s a total insider.”
• “Can’t even see the video clearly…why is everyone trying to confirm if they know each other?”
• “V is close with IU, Yoon Eun Hye, and Ha Ji Won, too.”
• “Who cares if they are close?”

Meanwhile, V and Karina’s interactions also went viral online.

BTS’s V And aespa Karina’s Interactions Gain Attention