BTS’ Jungkook, aespa’s Winter Dating Rumours Explode Again After ‘Three Puppy Tattoo’ Video Goes Viral; Did the Couple Intentionally Give Hint? [WATCH]

BTS member Jungkook and aespa’s Winter are once again at the center of intense dating speculation after a new rehearsal video reignited online debate surrounding their alleged matching tattoos.

The rumours surrounding the two K-pop stars first gained major attention in late 2025, when fans and netizens began pointing to supposed “couple items,” including matching accessories, similar outfits, rings, and even purple nail polish worn on their ring fingers.

However, the speculation escalated further after eagle-eyed fans claimed both idols appeared to have the same tattoo; a design featuring three dogs lined up together, reportedly located above the elbow.

Now, the dating rumours have resurfaced after a behind-the-scenes rehearsal clip from BTS’ upcoming Seoul comeback concert went viral online. In the video, Jungkook can be seen raising his arm while practicing the group’s closing bow, with fans quickly zooming in on what many believe is the same “three puppy” tattoo previously linked to the speculation involving Winter.

The clip rapidly spread across online communities and social media platforms, sparking another wave of debate among fans and netizens. One user said, “Lmao where are the Jungkook stans that are still in denial? Jungkook still has the couple tattoo with Winter ,” while another commented, “Jungkook really does have a tattoo on the other arm. So crazies were not crazy after all. ‍♀️”.

Neither HYBE nor SM Entertainment has officially commented on the dating rumours. Jungkook and Winter themselves have also remained silent regarding the speculation, which many fans say has only fueled curiosity further.

Adding to the discussion, a recent post on Korean online forum Pann also went viral after accusing Winter of subtly referencing the rumours during a livestream on Weverse. Pann wrote, “She went live earlier and the title lmaooo “

The controversy centered around the title of Winter’s livestream, which featured a single puppy emoji. Some netizens claimed the emoji was a deliberate nod to the alleged matching dog tattoo connected to Jungkook.

One fan wrote, “She literally did the live with an actual dog, lmao,” while another commented, “A dog literally appeared in the live.”

However, many fans quickly dismissed the theory, pointing out that Winter later showed her friend’s dog during the livestream itself, making the puppy emoji appear unrelated to the dating allegations.

Supporters also noted that Winter has long been associated with dog-related nicknames among fans, arguing that the emoji choice was not unusual for the aespa singer.

“Winter has always had a ton of nicknames related to dogs. Does she have to avoid her own long-standing nickname just to cater to your feelings? lmaooo,” said one fan.

The latest speculation once again highlighted how even small details involving top K-pop idols can rapidly spiral into widespread online discussion.

Despite the growing attention surrounding the alleged “couple tattoo,” no confirmed evidence of a relationship between Jungkook and Winter has emerged, leaving the rumours firmly in the realm of fan speculation for now.