aespa member Winter has once again become the center of online discussion after some netizens claimed that she subtly referenced her alleged relationship with BTS’s Jungkook during a recent live broadcast.
A post shared on Korean online forum Pann quickly gained traction after users pointed out the title of Winter’s latest Weverse live stream, which it only featured a puppy emoji. Some netizens interpreted the emoji as a hidden message linked to the ongoing dating speculations surrounding the two idols.
According to the viral post, the emoji was supposedly tied to rumors that Winter and Jungkook shared correspondence “couple tattoos” with three puppies. The post’s author suggested that the title of the live stream was an intentional reference to those rumors.
Speculation about the two stars dating first spread widely in December 2025. At the time, online communities gathered what they believed to be “evidence” of a relationship, including similar tattoos, matching rings and accessories, as well as Jungkook’s attendance at an aespa concert. Neither HYBE nor SM Entertainment have publicly addressed the rumors, leading some fans to further speculation.
However, many fans quickly dismissed Winter’s latest livestream theory. During the broadcast itself, Winter reportedly showed viewers her friend’s dog, making the puppy emoji title appear much less suspicious than some online users said.
Others also pointed out that Winter has long been associated with dog-related nicknames among fans, making the use of a puppy emoji nothing unusual for the idol.
Several comments defending Winter gained attention online, with fans writing: “There was literally a dog on the live stream,” “People are trying too hard to create dating rumors,” AND “Winter has always used dog-related nicknames, so why does people acting this way suddenly mean something?”
Some fans also criticized those who attempt to link common stocks to dating speculation, claiming that some netizens seemed overly determined to find “trial” to fuel rumors surrounding idols.
Sources: Pan
