BTS Jungkook Aespa Winter: K-pop fans are at it again, stirring up rumours after a big BTS concert in Japan for their Arirang world tour. This time, people are talking about Kim Taehyung being seen with Jang Wonyoung, and those old rumours about Jungkook and Winter have popped up once more.
It all kicked off when BTS played at the Tokyo Dome. Most of the group headed back to South Korea pretty soon after the concerts, but fans caught on that Taehyung and Jungkook seemed to stick around in Japan longer than the others. That’s all it took to get the speculation going!
BTS’ Japan stay sparks dating rumours
The speculation began after BTS performed at Tokyo Dome as part of the Arirang tour. While several members reportedly returned to South Korea shortly after the shows, fans noticed that Taehyung and Jungkook appeared to remain in Japan longer than expected.
For K-pop fans, overlapping travel schedules rarely go unnoticed. Around the same time BTS wrapped their Tokyo concerts, Wonyoung had just completed a major show with IVE at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka. Meanwhile, Winter was preparing for the upcoming dome performances with Aespa.
BTS’ V and Jang Wonyoung
Some fans speculated that Taehyung might still be in the region because of Wonyoung’s presence, while others suggested Jungkook’s extended stay could overlap with Winter’s tour schedule. Taehyung recently shared an Instagram update from PokéPark KANTO. The post confirmed he was still in Japan, prompting more online discussions about the timing.
During the opening night of BTS’ Arirang tour in Seoul earlier this year, fans noticed Wonyoung attending the concert in the VIP section. Her appearance quickly drew attention because she is rarely seen at other groups’ performances.
Jungkook, Winter, Taehyung, and Wonyoung all being in Japan at the same time the fact that Jungkook and V are the only BTS members still in Japan despite the others already traveled makes the narrative so interesting due to the dating rumors
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Aespa has a concert in Japan in the next few days Winter will be there in a few days, or maybe she’s already there, who knows? IVE also had a concert in Japan today
— . (@28942993pap) April 18, 2026
Some fans also pointed out that Taehyung and Wonyoung had reportedly visited the same restaurant months earlier. Others highlighted that BTS member J-Hope had attended IVE’s performance at Lollapalooza, suggesting friendly connections between the two groups.
However, none of these moments confirmed anything beyond casual industry interactions.
Jungkook–Winter rumours return
The speculation involving Jungkook and Winter has circulated for several years. Fans often refer to small details, including claims that both idols have similar dog tattoos placed in nearly the same spot. Other rumours have included Jungkook allegedly attending an aespa concert during his military leave. Online observers have even analysed social media activity, noting which artists he follows on TikTok.
There is no credible evidence linking any of the artists romantically. Neither BTS nor the idols involved have responded publicly to the speculation.