Winter, a member of the group aespa, has drawn attention for her styling that covered her tattoos during her first official stage after dating rumors with BTS's Jungkook surfaced.
On the 19th, aespa performed at the KBS2 2025 Music Festival Global Festival stage, showcasing hit songs like "Dirty Work" and "Rich Man." The members displayed their unwavering live performance skills even amidst intense choreography, heating up the atmosphere.
Particularly noteworthy on this day was Winter's outfit. She appeared wearing long gloves that covered her entire right arm, which is the area where recent suspicions of a couple's tattoo with Jungkook were raised, attracting viewers' attention. Online claims suggested that the two had matching tattoos of three puppies in similar positions on the inside of their arms, leading to the spread of dating rumors.
Additionally, there were eyewitness accounts of Jungkook attending aespa's concert during his military service, along with various couple item suspicions, which fueled the controversy. However, both parties' agencies have yet to make an official statement. In this context, some speculate that Winter's appearance covering the controversial area may have been a conscious decision influenced by public opinion.
However, there are also many who view this as a standard measure in accordance with broadcasting regulations. Since terrestrial broadcasters apply conservative standards regarding tattoo exposure, it is common for many idol singers to cover their tattoos through taping or clothing when appearing on stage.
Among netizens, opinions are divided between those who believe it is simply styling according to the stage concept and those who think it reflects a change in sentiment. There are reactions suggesting it was a choice to prevent unnecessary misunderstandings, while others caution against excessive interpretations.
Despite various issues, aespa, to which Winter belongs, is ramping up its global activities with the ongoing 2025 aespa Live Tour - Sync: Axis.
