The Korean and international online community is buzzing with a tattoo on Winter's arm (aespa) being said to appear in the group's official music products.
This tattoo can be seen in aespa's two 2025 MVs, Dirty Work and Rich Man.
On online forums, many people pointed out that Winter's tattoo was in a rather noticeable position on his arm and was not covered in close-up footage, making this image "permanently" recorded in the group's official product.
Accordingly, this tattoo matches Jungkook's (BTS) tattoo, causing a stir in the dating rumors of the two artists. Because the information that couples with a romantic relationship will get tattoos to strengthen their relationship.
Based on the images in the MV, some speculate that Winter may have been tattooed around April this year. However, so far, neither Winter nor the management company has issued any confirmed or official response to this information.
Before the incident, public opinion divided into many opposing opinions. Some netizens criticized Winter for saying that revealing tattoos in music products could "affect the professional image" of an idol. On the contrary, many opinions say that dating or tattooing is a personal right, and the public should look at the issue more openly, especially since aespa has been active for many years and is no longer a rookie group.
Some comments say that if tattooing is truly personal or a double tattoo, making the relationship public can help reduce unnecessary speculation. Meanwhile, there are also opinions that the appearance of tattoos in the MV is not a "big problem" and should not be inflated.
Notably, on other forums, netizens also compared Winter's reaction to the public's perception of male idols. Jungkook's recent public appearance at G-Dragon's concert while rumors were still being discussed has sparked debate about the "double standard" of how netizens treat male and female idols.
