The rumored relationship between BTS’s Jungkook and aespa’s Winter has triggered a mass fallout in both fan communities, with numerous longtime fans publicly declaring their exit. The scandal has sparked a wave of emotional fan letters, accusations of betrayal, and demands for accountability from the idols and their agencies.
“I used to cry, skip meals to buy your albums, lose sleep over your scandals… Now, I hate that you made me this kind of fan,” wrote a former Winter fan in a heartfelt letter that’s gone viral online.
The fan revealed they had supported Winter for over 1,500 days, starting from her early debut, believing in her image as the “sweet puppy idol.” But as dating rumors intensified—with Winter reportedly spotted on vacation in Japan with a male idol, and attending his concerts—trust turned into doubt.
“Every recent video or photo just screamed, ‘she’s in love.’”
The fan claimed disappointment in Winter’s lack of professional effort this year—rarely posting training content, vocal mishaps during concerts, and an overall drop in stage quality. Despite fans editing out off-key notes to protect her image, they felt the idol herself wasn’t trying hard enough.
But what truly broke their spirit was Winter allegedly wearing her rumored boyfriend’s oversized clothing to a fan event.
“What do we mean to you? You showed up in his huge shirt, shoes, and pants—right in front of fans.”
Major Winter fansites in South Korea—including @nanowinter, @softwwinter, and @winter700—have called for SM Entertainment and Winter to issue a statement, either through the agency or Bubble.
This is not just about dating, but the perceived disrespect and lack of transparency, especially after years of fans defending Winter against criticism. Many feel like they were left to fight alone, while the idol quietly dated.
Jungkook Also Under Fire
Jungkook hasn’t escaped backlash either. A viral post from one of his fans—who had been loyal for over 500 days, even during his military enlistment—declared their exit from the fandom.
“I thought I’d be happy when you returned from enlistment. But what I got was matching hats, matching nails, matching playlists with Winter.”
The fan accused Jungkook of subtly flaunting his relationship, pointing out matching accessories, Instagram handles, and even a campaign nail art design allegedly linked to Winter.
“If this is your six-month-long fan humiliation ritual, then you’ve succeeded. Time to retire and have kids.”
Both BTS and aespa fandoms are now visibly split. While some argue idols deserve privacy, others stress that respecting fans’ investment of time, money, and emotions should come first.
Neither BigHit nor SM Entertainment has issued a clear response, adding fuel to the fire.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
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