On June 11th, as BTS’s Jungkook officially completed his military service, fans were quick to notice a surprising “coincidence” from aespa’s Winter—fueling a fresh wave of dating rumors.
During a surprise livestream, Winter serenaded viewers with an emotional rendition of the OST from the legendary military-themed K-drama Descendants of the Sun. The timing raised eyebrows online, given the song’s theme of soldiers returning home—and Jungkook’s long-awaited return from the army.
The moment sparked immediate reaction on Korean and international social media platforms, with fans speculating whether Winter’s song choice was a subtle nod to Jungkook.
Some notable netizen comments included:
- “Winter picked a song about soldiers returning on the exact day Jungkook got discharged—there’s no way that’s just coincidence.”
- “Even if it’s not intentional, it’s just… too cute.”
- “She really knows how to shake the fandom.”
- “Not a shipper, but today? My heart skipped a beat.”
Previously, while serving in the military, Jungkook attended an aespa concert during his leave. Photos from international fans showed the singer wearing a mask and a thick fur hat to avoid being recognized.
Regarding this, netizens commented: “Everyone was surprised to learn that Jungkook went to an aespa concert during his military leave,” and “Jungkook has never attended concerts by NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, or ILLIT—all groups under HYBE. But he showed up at an aespa concert, which is why people are so shocked.”
In 2023, Jungkook was once caught in rumors of bringing a girlfriend home, but he denied it during a livestream: “I don’t have a girlfriend. If I did, I would’ve said so. I don’t feel the need to hide something like that.”
Regarding this issue, on December 5, HYBE initially told My Daily : “We are checking on it.”
However, both Jungkook’s agency, Big Hit Music (a HYBE subsidiary), and Winter’s agency, SM Entertainment, later responded to Korean media with: “We have nothing to comment.”
Audiences interpreted this ambiguous response as an indirect confirmation of the rumored relationship between Jungkook and Winter. This vague style of reply is often used by entertainment companies in similar situations—rather than denying, they say things like: “We have nothing to say,” or “We cannot confirm private matters regarding the artist.”
Sources: Netizenbuzz
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