The beginning was Winter Jungkook dating rumers.
SM Entertainment has officially announced strong legal action to protect the rights and interests of aespa member Winter. On December 10, the agency released a statement confirming that they are filing both criminal and civil lawsuits against individuals spreading malicious rumors, sexual harassment, and deepfake content.
This decisive move comes in the wake of intensifying online rumors linking Winter to BTS’s Jungkook. Here is a breakdown of the official statement and the origins of the dating allegations that sparked this controversy.
SM Entertainment’s Firm Stance
According to the official statement, SM Entertainment has recognized the severity of the situation through their reporting center, ‘KWANGYA 119,’ and internal monitoring. They identified numerous malicious posts on platforms such as DC Inside, Nate Pann, TheQoo, X (Twitter), and YouTube.
The agency stated that they have confirmed numerous acts of defamation, personal attacks, and sexual harassment targeting Winter. They are currently in the process of filing criminal complaints and will expand legal procedures in stages. The company emphasized that they will show no leniency to those who create malicious rumors, fake news, or distribute distorted content, including deepfakes.
Why Did the Dating Rumors Spread? (The Origins)
The rumors regarding Winter and BTS’s Jungkook gained traction online through a compilation of alleged “evidence” put together by netizens. While both agencies have remained silent on the specific dating claims, the speculation was fueled by several observations made by internet users:
- Matching Tattoos: Netizens pointed out that both idols appear to have similar tattoos of “three dog faces” on their upper arms, located in nearly the same spot. This was cited as a major “couple item” proof by rumor spreaders.
- Couple Items: Online communities analyzed accessories worn by both stars, claiming they shared matching rings, bracelets, and even in-ear monitors used during performances.
- Instagram ID Speculation: Jungkook’s previous Instagram handle, @mnijungkook, was scrutinized. While he explained it stood for “My Name Is Jungkook,” some netizens speculated the “mn” stood for “Minjeong” (Winter’s real name), interpreting it as a hidden code for “Min + Jungkook.”
- The “Jeon Jungkook” Incident: A clip from an aespa content video went viral where Winter, while playing a game with Karina, blurted out “Jeon Jungkook” informally. This led to wild speculation about their closeness.
- Unverified Sightings: Various anonymous posts on community boards claimed to have seen the pair shopping together or that Jungkook visited aespa’s concert during his military leave, though no concrete photo evidence was provided.
While fans often speculate about idol relationships, the situation escalated into sexual harassment and the spread of malicious falsehoods, prompting SM Entertainment to draw a hard line.
The agency has made it clear that they will pursue all available legal avenues to protect their artist from character assassination and privacy invasion.
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