BTS’ Jung Kook has once again found himself at the center of dating speculation after he was spotted with an unidentified partner.
Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with a viral video showing Jung Kook walking next to what many initially described as a “blonde girlfriend.” However, unlike previous dating rumors, fans soon discovered that the person accompanying the BTS star was actually someone very familiar to the fandom.
For more than a year, Jung Kook has been repeatedly linked to various dating rumors, the most notable of which involved aespa’s Winter. Similar tattoos, overlapping schedules and different coincidences led some Internet users to speculate that the two idols were romantically involved. Neither the artist nor their agencies have ever confirmed these claims.
BTS is currently in the midst of their Arirang world tour and recently wrapped up two concerts in Belgium. After the performances, the members stayed behind to enjoy some free time before continuing their program. During this break, Jung Kook was seen leaving a building with another person whose face was covered.
At first, many online users were eager to identify Jung Kook’s mysterious companion. It didn’t take long for ARMYs to recognize that the person was actually BTS member Ji Min. The video even captured Jung Kook walking next to him and walking him to the car before they split up. Their close interaction immediately became a trending topic online, but for a completely funny reason.
Fans quickly began referring to Ji Min as Jung Kook “blonde girlfriend” as part of an inside joke. The nickname was inspired by long-standing rumors involving Winter, who was often jokingly called “Jung Kook”. “blonde girlfriend” from online communities. Since Ji Min recently sported blonde hair, fans jokingly replaced Winter with him, creating a wave of funny posts on social media.
Comments like “Dispatch’s new celebrity couple has arrived,” “Jung Kook spotted with his blonde girlfriend again,” AND “Ji Min and Jung Kook are dating” spread quickly online, and most users clearly treated the situation as a joke rather than a real rumor.
Although Jung Kook once again became the subject of relationship speculation, most BTS fans understood that the viral posts were simply jokey banter within the fandom. The moment Jung Kook and Ji Min shared after the concert highlighted their long-standing friendship while also displaying ARMY’s signature sense of humor, turning an ordinary interaction into one of social media’s latest viral moments.
Sources: Saostar
