Overview
- Posts on Korean forums and X surged after a screenshot from Are You Sure? Season 2 appeared to show Jungkook with a tattoo some say mirrors Winter’s design above the elbow.
- BigHit Music was quoted by some outlets as saying it was checking the matter, while SM Entertainment offered no statement, and neither agency has confirmed any relationship.
- Korea JoongAng Daily reported over 15,000 posts on X by Friday afternoon, reflecting intense discussion and pushback over the unverified claim.
- Fans and commentators questioned the evidence, citing low image quality, common trends in accessories and tattoos among idols, and the possibility of edited imagery.
- The chatter follows recurring rumor cycles dating to 2023 and now includes unproven theories tying the timing to HYBE chairman Bang Si‑Hyuk’s legal developments.