BTS Jungkook’s First Instagram Post Since Dating Controversy Sparks Harsh Criticism After New Connection to Aespa’s Winter
BTS’s Jungkook is facing backlash after posting his first selfie on Instagram since opening a new account, sparking fan controversy.
Jungkook shared a masked selfie via Instagram Stories on his new handle @mnijungkook. The photo itself seemed innocent, just him looking at the camera with a mask on.
The controversy began because the selfie came shortly after aespa’s Winter sent Bubble messages warning fans not to catch a cold amid snowy weather. Winter’s message said:
“It’s cold this weekend, so be careful not to catch a cold!
Since it snowed, watch your step too!”
— Winter
Fans quickly connected Jungkook’s masked selfie to Winter’s message. He posted his photo about two hours after Winter’s Bubble update.
As the situation gained traction, netizens debated if Jungkook’s post was a subtle reply or just a coincidence.
Some criticized Jungkook for being thoughtless amid sensitive timing:
“Even if Jungkook really did post it without any deeper meaning, it still comes off as careless. He obviously knows his name is being talked about everywhere right now… I can’t believe he’d be that thoughtless. He just comes off really immature at this point.”
Others defended him:
“But is this really something to be upset about? Isn’t Jungkook usually a member who goes live pretty often anyway?”
More fans pointed out how the posts seemed coordinated:
“So when Winter posts on Bubble, Jungkook responds on Instagram like this? LOL. That’s honestly impressive…”
“Winter messages ‘be careful not to catch a cold,’ and he immediately posts a mask photo… This is wild. Why do a lovestagram with fans dragged into it?”
The debate highlights fan frustration mixing dating rumors, idol social media, and ongoing controversy.
See Jungkook’s selfie below:
Winter’s Bubble message from December 13, 2025 (KST):
Fan reaction screenshots from theqoo:
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