aespa Winter’s Recent Actions Linked To Dating Rumors, Netizens Come To Her Defense

Last year, rumors of BTS‘s Jungkook and aespa Winter‘s alleged relationship remained a hot topic.

The two idols were linked over a variety of things, including alleged couple items, supposed vacation travels, and most controversially, their alleged matching tattoos.

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The two idols’ companies have not addressed the dating rumors, leading to continued speculation even into the new year. Recently, however, Winter’s actions were connected to these dating rumors and criticized, sparking reactions from netizens.

In a rising discussion, a netizen claimed that Winter’s supposedly increased activity on Bubble, the fan chatting social media platform, was due to the idol’s relationship rumors.

Ever since the dating rumor broke, she’s been coming on Bubble every day except for one day lol
Guess she’s busy trying to win public opinion back 
But is there really any point in trying to be good now?
Should’ve treated people well from the beginning~

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While the previous talk around the alleged relationship has not always been positive, many netizens defended Winter, saying that she was already the member who messaged most on the platform, among other things.

• Winter came on Bubble a LOT even before the dating rumor. She was the member who communicated the most in aespa, but now people are nitpicking her even for using Bubble.
• If she didn’t come on Bubble, they’d say she’s neglecting fans because she’s dating. Either way they drag her. This way or that way, it’s always hate. Winter must be exhausted.
• I had to question my own eyes LOL.  Are people really mocking her for coming on Bubble often now? Even if she comes a lot, they complain. If she doesn’t come, they’ll say she’s too busy dating and drag her for that too. It’s like they’re dead set on tearing one girl apart. Honestly, seeing her try to communicate more just makes her look even more admirable.