Jung Kook of BTS has once again found himself at the center of dating speculation after being spotted with an unidentified companion.

Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with a viral video showing Jung Kook walking alongside what many initially described as a “blonde girlfriend.” However, unlike previous dating rumors, fans soon discovered that the person accompanying the BTS star was actually someone very familiar to the fandom.

For more than a year, Jung Kook has repeatedly been linked to various dating rumors, with the most notable involving Winter of aespa. Similar tattoos, overlapping schedules, and several coincidences led some internet users to speculate that the two idols were romantically involved. Neither artist nor their agencies has ever confirmed those claims.

BTS is currently in the middle of its Arirang world tour and recently wrapped up two concerts in Belgium. Following the performances, the members stayed behind to enjoy some downtime before continuing their schedule. During this break, Jung Kook was spotted leaving a building with another person whose face was also covered.

At first, many online users were eager to identify Jung Kook’s mysterious companion. It didn’t take long for ARMY to recognize that the person was actually fellow BTS member Ji Min. The video even captured Jung Kook walking closely beside him and accompanying him all the way to the car before they went their separate ways. Their close interaction immediately became a trending topic online—but for an entirely humorous reason.

Fans quickly began referring to Ji Min as Jung Kook’s “blonde girlfriend” as part of an inside joke. The nickname was inspired by the long-running rumors involving Winter, who has often been jokingly called Jung Kook’s “blonde girlfriend” by online communities. Since Ji Min has recently been sporting blonde hair, fans playfully replaced Winter with him, creating a wave of humorous posts across social media.

Comments such as “Dispatch’s newest celebrity couple has arrived,” “Jung Kook was spotted again with his blonde girlfriend,” and “Ji Min and Jung Kook are dating” quickly spread online, with most users clearly treating the situation as a joke rather than a real rumor.

Although Jung Kook once again became the subject of relationship speculation, the majority of BTS fans understood that the viral posts were simply playful banter within the fandom. The moment shared by Jung Kook and Ji Min after the concert highlighted their long-standing friendship while also showcasing ARMY’s trademark sense of humor, turning an ordinary interaction into one of social media’s latest viral moments.

Sources: Saostar