Netizens gathered photographic “evidence,” and more.
Koreaboo
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BTS‘s V and Jungkook are rumored to be dating in 2026, due to the latest “evidence” collected by netizens. V has been embroiled in dating rumors with BLACKPINK‘s Jennie since 2021, while Jungkook and aespa‘s Winter have been a rumored couple since last summer.
Here are the most recent pieces of “proof” that these ships are sailing in real life:
1. V And Jennie
V and Jennie’s dating rumors took off in 2021, then quieted down during V’s military service.
BTS’s V | @thv/Instagram
In 2025, netizens presented “evidence” that the alleged couple, who reportedly broke up in 2023, had rekindled their romance.
Alleged “Proof” That BTS’s V And BLACKPINK’s Jennie Are Dating Right Now
On January 10, Jennie attended the Golden Disc Awards and had a special interview with Zo Zazz. During the interview, when asked about doing a heart pose, Jennie explained, “I think a V would be good,” referring to the peace sign. Netizens linked Jennie’s viral comment to BTS’s V, adding fuel to the dating rumors’ fire.
@_zenxtn._
Ohhh V 🌝#doubletwokim #taennie
♬ nhạc nền – ️ ᴢᴇɴᴅᴀ – ️ ᴢᴇɴᴅᴀ
Days later, Jennie posted a TikTok video to celebrate her birthday. Netizens noticed that the idol was wearing a beautiful Cartier “Love Bracelet,” the same bracelet V wore during a recent photoshoot, leading some to dub it a “couples item.”
@_zenxtn._
Love Unlimited Bracelet🌝❤️🔥#doubletwokim #taennie
♬ nhạc nền – ️ ᴢᴇɴᴅᴀ – ️ ᴢᴇɴᴅᴀ
2. Jungkook And Winter
Last year, Jungkook was romantically linked to multiple women, including Winter. Those rumors were reunited shortly after BTS announced their upcoming album, Arirang, which will be released on March 20.
BTS’s Jungkook
On January 16, BTS revealed the name of their new album and later went live on Weverse. During the broadcast, the group shared that Jungkook personally designed the album’s logo, which features three red circles.
#JUNGKOOK DESIGNED THE ALBUM LOGO 😭#BTS_ARIRANG pic.twitter.com/MqK6KFazkD
— BTS Updates, News & Charts ⁷ (@_BTSMoments_) January 16, 2026
Netizen drew comparisons between the logo and Jungkook’s puppy tattoo, which made headlines last year. His tattoo shares similarities with Winter’s puppy tattoo.
| Nate Pann aespa’s Winter | esictitae
Read more about their dating rumors and how they began here:
All Of BTS Jungkook’s Latest Dating Rumors With aespa’s Winter And How They Started
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