Dating rumors involving Winter of aespa and Jungkook of BTS are making the rounds again—this time sparked by a brief comment caught on camera.
The latest chatter centers on a video uploaded January 13 to aespa’s official YouTube channel. In the clip, celebrity chef Napoli Mafia, winner of Culinary Class Wars 1, appears as a guest, teaching Winter how to make fresh pasta.
While feeding dough through a pasta machine, Winter suddenly looks toward the camera and says, “Hey—you watching?” When the chef asks who she’s talking to, Winter repeats the line with a smile. Although the on-screen caption clarified, “MYs, are you watching?”—referring to aespa’s fandom—some viewers interpreted the moment differently, suggesting it may have been aimed at Jungkook.
Online reactions were quick to follow. Some questioned whether the phrasing felt too casual for fans, while others argued that if Winter were addressing MYs, she would likely have used a softer expression. Comments ranged from “That’s a little too obvious” to “Idols can date, but teasing it like this feels off,” reflecting a familiar split in opinion.
The renewed speculation builds on earlier rumors tied to alleged couple tattoos. Fans have pointed out that Winter has a tattoo of three small dogs on the back of her arm near the elbow, while Jungkook has been seen with a dog-themed tattoo in a similar style.
From there, fans began combing through photos and videos, citing overlapping fashion items—bracelets, shorts, and in-ear monitor designs—as well as instances where the two appeared with similarly colored nails on the same finger just a day apart, which some labeled “matching nails.”
Adding to the buzz, Jungkook’s reported visit to an aespa concert during a military leave has resurfaced in online discussions. Some fans noted that he had not previously attended concerts by HYBE-affiliated girl groups, leading to speculation that the appearance hinted at a closer personal connection.
As with past rumors, neither Winter nor Jungkook has commented. For now, the story remains firmly in the realm of fan interpretation—proof that even a few seconds on camera can keep K-pop rumor mills spinning.
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