BTS Jungkook’s Recent Update Fuels Dating Rumors With aespa’s Winter

BTS’s Jungkook is back in the spotlight as new footage sparks fresh debate over his rumored dating ties with aespa’s Winter.

The controversy started in 2025 when fans noticed what they called a “couple tattoo” allegedly linking Jungkook and Winter. This rumor has stayed alive into 2026, with ongoing discussions about whether either idol has tried to hide the tattoo.

Recently, Jungkook posted a vlog-style video on his personal Instagram—the first of its kind from him. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at his concert prep, including a playful moment brushing teeth with V.

Fans quickly noticed Jungkook’s left arm, the spot where the tattoo was rumored to be, appeared completely clear in the footage.

“Finally, we can clearly see jungkook’s tattoo on his left arm.” — Twitter user @aldojada4

“He’s finally free ” — Twitter user @taesggukis

“Jungkook posted freshly filmed footage today on his personal Instagram account. The last frame shows 23:24. It was uploaded 5 hours later at 4:40. In other words, Jungkook himself did the editing. There wasn’t even time for the agency to review it. The editing was probably only basic cutting and stitching clips together. So there likely wasn’t time to retouch the skin on purpose. And a clean left arm.” — Twitter user @wbYZGxKVISSwtZb

Some fans took this as proof there’s no tattoo, and by extension, no relationship with Winter.

However, others remain skeptical, arguing that post-editing could still hide the tattoo.

“Not Jungkook fans being happy when we can barely see his back left arm lmao. He’s only brave enough to wear a tank top when he’s not on stage ” — Twitter user @lolipopp000000

The debate continues as fans dissect every new clip and photo of Jungkook’s left arm, hoping for a clear answer. For now, the “couple tattoo” rumor remains one of K-pop’s hottest topics.