Internet Reacts As Fans Allegedly Ignored Aespa Winter On SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 Red Carpet Amid Dating Rumors With BTS Jungkook


On Thursday, December 25, aespa attended and performed at the annual year-end music festival, 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon. As the four members made their way to the event’s red carpet, they were warmly greeted by the fans and audience gathered at the venue. However, when each of the members showed up on the red carpet, a specific alleged coldness was directed towards member Winter.

While fans cheered during all of the members’ introductions, the audience was reportedly silent and showed no enthusiasm during Winter’s introduction, ultimately leading people to believe that the reaction was due to the current hate train surrounding the idol. Previously, the aespa member was believed to be dating BTS’ Jungkook, and this rumor was spread by Korean media and fan chats that loosely connected the dots between the two K-pop idols.

Some of the alleged evidence put forward for the dating speculation included unsubstantiated pieces of evidence, such as similar Instagram usernames, matching nail paints, and more. Although HYBE has not taken any official action regarding the rumors, in early December 2025, SM Entertainment denied the idol’s relationship with BTS’ Jungkook and also warned of legal action for those who continued to spread malicious rumors against the idol.

Regardless, these rumors also led to fan wars, where both BTS and Aespa fandoms showed hatred towards them. by Aespa BTS’ Winter and Jungkook, respectively. Naturally, the recent incident at SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 was another example of idol hatred, criticized by many netizens.

People pointed out that the rumors were not based on baseless links, but were also later denied. Therefore, they called the actions of fans and Knetizens unnecessary and in poor taste. They urged them to refrain from showing malicious and harmful behavior towards idols, as these artists portray themselves as a victim and not a propagator of current tensions. Here are some fan reactions to it:

All because of dating rumors that we don’t even know are true? Koreans are seriously ill

it’s seriously nasty and knowing that always the female idol receives this kind of treatment

I pray for the day when Kpop idols stop goofing around and openly date people

This is literally psychological bullying, essentially isolating and punishing her for an unconfirmed rumor!! these people are disturbed, and this is all made possible by korea’s toxic and rotten stan culture

Others also shared their thoughts and opinions on the matter.

Korean fans are the stupidest immature people I have ever seen.

so if all kpop idols stop hiding their relationships & dating people, will they do it? I have them all??? this type of behavior needs to stop being enabled

I don’t even know Stan Aespa but it’s sad, to be honest. Why treat her like a pariah in the face of an unconfirmed rumor? Why would you want her to stay single? Y’all act like dating is a crime

Crazy behavior, please free these idols from these raving fans

Everything you need to know about aespa and its recent activities

aespa is a South Korean K-pop girl group that debuted under SM Entertainment in 2020. The group’s members include NingNing, KarineGiselle and Winter. They debuted with their first single in November 2020, Black Mambaand followed several viral leads such as Savage, Girls, Armageddon, Supernova, and more. In September 2024, the group released their fifth EP, Whiplashwhich consisted of six tracks, including one track under the same name as the album.

Around June 2025, they released their second single album, Dirty workwhich was followed by their sixth EP, Rich manin September 2025. The album held its title track under the same name as the album. This EP was also the groups first release in collaboration with Capitol Music Group, a new partnership with their agency SM Entertainment. Additionally, aespa also performed his latest track, Rich manon the Jennifer Hudson Show in September.

Following this, fans and netizens were eagerly awaiting more promotional content and new releases from the K-pop girl group.