BTS’s Jungkook has once again become the center of online speculation surrounding his alleged connection with aespa’s Winter, after a new behind-the-scenes clip prompted some fans to claim that the singer was deliberately covering a tattoo associated with the dating rumors.

The latest discussion began after BTS shared behind-the-scenes footage from the group’s activities in Europe as part of their BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’. In one scene showing Jungkook and the other members eating together, some social media users noticed what appeared to be a patch or piece of tape covering an area on his arm.

The detail quickly attracted attention because of the long-running speculation surrounding an alleged matching tattoo supposedly shared by Jungkook and Winter. Posts about the pair first gained significant traction in 2025, when internet users circulated photos they claimed showed similar puppy-themed tattoos in comparable locations on their arms. Other alleged similarities between the two idols were subsequently presented online as possible evidence of a relationship.

The latest clip has reignited that debate. Some users interpreted the covering on Jungkook’s arm as evidence that he was attempting to conceal the alleged tattoo, while others questioned whether the mark seen in the footage was actually connected to the dating rumors at all.

Several posts circulated alongside the new footage, with users pointing out that Jungkook appeared to have something covering the same area where the alleged tattoo had previously been discussed. The reactions have once again divided online communities, with some treating the footage as another piece of supposed evidence and others arguing that the interpretation remains unproven.

The tattoo itself has never been established as proof of a relationship. Yonhap previously reported that the dating rumors were based largely on claims circulating online about matching tattoos and other similarities, while neither BigHit Music nor SM Entertainment had officially addressed the allegations at the time.

The latest development therefore adds another chapter to an ongoing fan-driven discussion rather than confirming the relationship rumors. The fact that Jungkook was seen with something covering part of his arm does not establish why it was there or whether it was connected to a tattoo.

For now, neither Jungkook nor Winter has publicly confirmed that they are dating, and the latest clip has provided no official explanation for the covering seen on Jungkook’s arm. As the footage continues to circulate, the debate appears likely to continue among fans, but the claims surrounding the alleged couple tattoo remain speculation rather than verified information.

Source: Compiled from various sources