aespa’s Winter became a hot topic at the 2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon after appearing with a noticeably different style choice, fueling online discussion amid ongoing dating rumors involving BTS’s Jungkook.
The year-end music festival was held on December 31 at the MBC Dream Center in Goyang, celebrating its 20th anniversary. SHINee’s Minho returned as MC for the third consecutive year, joined by Hwang Min Hyun freshly discharged from public service and ALLDAY Project’s Annie, who made her MC debut.
During the show, aespa delivered a powerful performance of “Kill It,” opening with an intense band-driven intro followed by sharp, charismatic choreography. Among the members, Winter stood out in a black long-sleeve bolero paired with a white blouse and short pants an outfit that completely covered her arms.
What drew even more attention was her dramatic hairstyle change. Departing from her usual shoulder-length straight hair, Winter debuted a sharp, short bob, marking a striking visual transformation that quickly went viral.
The timing of Winter’s appearance reignited discussion surrounding unconfirmed dating rumors between her and BTS’s Jungkook, which surfaced last month. Online speculation intensified after netizens pointed out that both idols appear to have tattoos featuring the faces of three dogs on their arms. While some dismissed the claims as forced associations, the tattoo similarities pushed the rumors back into the spotlight.
Neither SM Entertainment nor HYBE has released an official statement regarding the speculation. In the absence of clarification, online communities have continued to debate, with some claiming silence implies acknowledgment though no evidence has been confirmed.
Since the rumors emerged, Winter has consistently appeared in outfits that fully cover her tattoos during year-end performances. Her long-sleeve styling at the MBC Gayo Daejejeon once again drew attention, with some fans interpreting it as a deliberate attempt to avoid further speculation, while others emphasized it as a simple fashion choice.
As of now, the dating rumors remain unverified. Still, Winter’s styling decisions combined with her bold haircut change have ensured she remains at the center of conversation, demonstrating her strong presence and influence regardless of speculation.
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