Aespa’s Winter gracefully made her entrance into the limelight amidst a swirl of dating rumors involving BTS’s Jungkook. Her serene demeanor was noteworthy as she chose not to comment on the ongoing speculation during her appearance at the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon. This annual event, hosted at Incheon’s Inspire Arena, attracted heightened media scrutiny as whispers of alleged ‘couple tattoos’ between the idols flooded social media.

The event, co-hosted by IVE’s Yujin, NCT’s Jaemin, and DAY6’s Young K, saw Winter donning a pastel ensemble—a light mint, sleeveless dress layered with tulle that exuded elegance over flamboyance. This subtle fashion choice seemed intentional, possibly meant to avoid drawing attention to any tattoos that have been at the center of swirling rumors.

Many observed that Winter’s arms, frequent topics of online tattoo debates, were cautiously covered. Her careful movements reinforced the perception of deliberate concealment, sparking mixed reactions from fans and netizens alike. While some criticized the heightened scrutiny over her personal life, others focused on her fashion choices, noting how thoroughly any purported tattoos were hidden, possibly using tone-up cream.

Although neither Winter’s agency nor Jungkook has released any statements, Korean netizens have passionately commented on the situation. Opinions range from critiques on her skin-tone appearance to discussions on privacy and the pressures idols face. The sentiments reflect the ongoing tension between K-Pop idols’ public personas and personal lives.