Overview

• Jungkook confirmed during a live Instagram broadcast that @mnijungkook is his personal account and that “MNI” stands for “My Name Is Jungkook.”
• Speculation had arisen when fans linked “MNI” to Winter’s real name, Minjeong, and noted Jungkook’s initial handle @imjunkook resembled Winter’s @imwinter.
• BTS members RM, J-Hope, Jimin and V followed the new handle before Jungkook’s clarification, serving as informal verification of the account’s authenticity.
• Fans and commentators swiftly debunked the Jungkook–Winter dating theories as baseless and criticized the tendency to ship idols without evidence.
• The episode has reignited calls within fandoms to respect K-pop stars’ personal boundaries and to avoid reading hidden meanings into every social media move.