BTS Jungkook’s Latest Update Sparks Increased Backlash Over Dating Speculations
BTS’s Jungkook is facing controversy over dating rumors with aespa’s Winter. The buzz heated up after Jungkook reposted an Instagram story from BTS leader RM featuring a big bowl of ramen.
The controversy started because Jungkook’s Instagram handle looks similar to Winter’s real name, Minjung. Fans noticed this and went wild online.
Netizens are split. Some think the backlash is overblown, saying Jungkook simply re-shared a post from RM.
Others doubt, pointing out the Instagram handle similarities.
Fans said on TheQoo:
“What’s the problem? They aren’t even fans; they don’t know when to stop.”
“Isn’t it just a regram? What’s the problem?”
“But it does look like Minjung Jungkook.”
“Is there anyone who can explain what’s going on? Is it because of his Instagram handle?”
“He really doesn’t think of his fans at all.”
“They should know his handle has caused controversy…why is he tagging his username like that?”
“Regardless of confirming or not…I feel bad for the fans.”
“I’m so mad and frustrated…”
“He just regrammed a post by RM because he tagged him…why is he being criticized? It’s not even ‘Min’, but ‘Mni’, why is everyone mad?”
“I heard it was ‘ImJungkook’ before changing it to ‘mni’…and Winter’s handle is ‘imwinter’. Because it was too similar, he changed it, but even ‘mni’ looks like Min.”
The situation escalated when protest trucks were sent to HYBE headquarters over the dating rumors.