Aespa Winter’s Latest Behavior Sparks Dating Speculation, Fans Rally in Support
aespa Winter is facing controversy over her frequent activity on Bubble amid dating rumors with BTS Jungkook.
The drama started last year with rumors linking Jungkook and Winter. Fans pointed to alleged couple items, vacation overlaps, and even matching tattoos. Neither SM Entertainment nor Big Hit has confirmed or denied anything, leaving the rumors alive into 2026.
Recently, netizens connected Winter’s heavy use of Bubble — a fan messaging app — to the dating buzz. One post accused her of flooding the platform to win back public opinion.
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“Ever since the dating rumor broke, she’s been coming on Bubble every day except for one day lol
Guess she’s busy trying to win public opinion back
But is there really any point in trying to be good now?
Should’ve treated people well from the beginning~”
— Netizen post
Fans quickly defended Winter, highlighting she was the group member most active on Bubble before the rumors broke.
“Winter came on Bubble a LOT even before the dating rumor. She was the member who communicated the most in aespa, but now people are nitpicking her even for using Bubble.”
— Netizens
“If she didn’t come on Bubble, they’d say she’s neglecting fans because she’s dating. Either way they drag her. This way or that way, it’s always hate. Winter must be exhausted.”
— Netizens
“I had to question my own eyes LOL. Are people really mocking her for coming on Bubble often now? Even if she comes a lot, they complain. If she doesn’t come, they’ll say she’s too busy dating and drag her for that too. It’s like they’re dead set on tearing one girl apart. Honestly, seeing her try to communicate more just makes her look even more admirable.”
— Netizens
Winter remains under close watch as she tries to balance fan communication and ongoing gossip about her and Jungkook.
No official statements have been made from either idol’s agencies regarding the speculation or recent fan reactions.
Fans and critics are still split — but one thing’s clear: Winter’s Bubble activity is now under a microscope like never before.