Aespa winter has become a hot topic at the 2025 edition MBC Gayo Daejejeon after appearing with a noticeably different style choice, fueling online discussion amid ongoing dating rumors involving BTS’ 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 who recently resigned 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-led introduction followed by sharp and charismatic choreography. Among the members, Winter stood out in a long-sleeved black bolero paired with a white blouse and shorts, an outfit that completely covered her arms.
What attracted even more attention was her dramatic hairstyle change. Starting with her usual shoulder-length straight hair, Winter debuted a short, sharp bob, marking a striking visual transformation that quickly went viral.
The timing of Winter’s appearance reignited discussion of 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 of three dogs’ faces on their arms. While some dismissed the claims as forced associationsthe similarities between the tattoos have brought the rumors back into the spotlight.
Neither SM Entertainment nor HYBE have released an official statement regarding the speculation. In the absence of clarification, online communities continued to debate, with some argue that silence implies recognition although no evidence has been confirmed.
Since the rumors emerged, Winter has consistently appeared in outfits that completely covered her tattoos during end-of-year performances. Its long sleeve style at MBC Gayo Daejejeon once again attracted attention, with some fans interpreting it as a deliberate attempt to avoid further speculation, while others emphasized it as simply a fashion choice.
At the moment, the dating rumors remain unverified. However, Winter’s style decisions combined with her bold haircut change ensured she remained at the center of the conversation, proving her strong presence and influence regardless of the speculation.
Sources: Nate News
