The dating rumors between BTS’s Jungkook and aespa’s Winter continue to stir controversy, but new revelations show that yesterday’s protest truck outside HYBE was not sent by ARMY.
The truck carried slogans demanding Jungkook erase his alleged “couple tattoo,” but fans quickly discovered the messages mirrored those used in Winter’s protest truck at SM Entertainment.
BTS fans were outraged that the truck falsely claimed to represent the entire fandom, damaging Jungkook’s reputation.
ARMYs began screenshotting the account behind the stunt and announced plans to pursue legal action against those responsible.
Winter’s Fans’ Protests
Meanwhile, Winter’s fans have also sent protest trucks to SM Entertainment, demanding her removal from aespa over the same dating rumors.
#겨울이버블 #윈터 #에스파 #aespa pic.twitter.com/3eVLPmmhkm
— 윈터 트럭 시위 (@xp8058767528106) December 10, 2025
The protests have divided fandoms:
Many criticized the trucks as harmful and unfair to idols.
Others defended them as a way to voice dissatisfaction with management’s handling of the situation.
SM Entertainment confirmed it is pursuing legal measures to protect Winter, targeting malicious posts, defamation, and deepfake content.
Neither Jungkook nor Winter has publicly addressed the rumors.
The controversy highlights the intense scrutiny idols face when it comes to personal relationships in K-pop, and the growing backlash against false claims made in the name of fandoms.