Dating rumors involving BTS member Jungkook and aespa’s Winter continue to circulate online in 2026, more than a month after they first appeared in December last year. Although neither artist has commented publicly, fan chatter has remained active across social media platforms. The rumors originally began when online users claimed Jungkook was seen with a tattoo placed in a similar location to one Winter is rumored to have. Since then, obsessive fans have closely analyzed Jungkook’s public appearances and creative choices, speculating that they could be connected to their rumored relationship.
Interest intensified on January 16, 2026, when BTS revealed the title of their upcoming album “ARIRANG” and later held a live broadcast on Weverse. During the livestream, the group shared that Jungkook personally designed the album’s logo. The design features three red circles, which quickly became a talking point among Internet users. Some claimed the circles resemble Jungkook’s so-called “three puppies” tattoo, a design that has previously been linked to Winter’s alleged tattoo. According to these theories, the three circles reflect different eye expressions seen in the tattoo and may symbolically connect to the album’s concept.
Despite the attention, many fans have rejected these ideas, calling the interpretations exaggerated and unreal. Others have pointed out that the logo design aligns with the album’s theme and should not be tied to personal speculation. Even so, the discussion has grown intense, with some accusing Jungkook of distracting from BTS’s comeback.
