BTS member Jeon Jung-kook has once again found himself at the center of dating speculation involving aespa’s Kim Min-jeong after fans noticed a detail in his latest Instagram update.

The discussion began when Jungkook updated his Instagram profile using characters from the hit Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a show he recently revealed he enjoys.

During a fan interaction, Jungkook reportedly spoke positively about the series, prompting excitement among fans who have long known him as an avid anime enthusiast.

Soon afterward, fans noticed that he had changed his profile images to feature the show’s two main characters.

Jungkook selected David, the male protagonist, as his profile picture and used Lucy, the female lead, as the cover image for one of his Instagram highlights.

Ordinarily, such an update might have been viewed simply as another example of Jungkook sharing his interests.

However, some fans quickly drew connections between Lucy’s appearance and Winter’s current styling during aespa’s “LEMONADE” promotions.

Lucy is depicted with short blonde hair, a look that many online users felt resembled Winter’s recent hairstyle and hair color. Side-by-side comparison photos soon began circulating across social media platforms, with some fans arguing that the similarities were too noticeable to ignore.

The comparisons quickly reignited dating rumors that have surrounded Jungkook and Winter for months.

The two idols have been linked repeatedly by online speculation since late 2025. Previous rumors were fueled by alleged matching tattoos, fan theories, and various social media observations. Despite the recurring speculation.

As a result, every new detail involving either idol tends to generate renewed discussion among fans.

Still, many netizens have pushed back against the latest theory.

Critics of the speculation point out that Jungkook’s choice of Lucy can easily be explained by the fact that she is one of the anime’s central characters. Since he already selected David as his profile image, choosing Lucy as a complementary image would be entirely natural for someone expressing appreciation for the series.

Others noted that blonde, short-haired female characters are common in anime and that drawing a direct connection to Winter may be a stretch.

Many fans also argued that people often search for patterns that support pre-existing theories. Because Jungkook and Winter have already been the subject of dating rumors, even unrelated actions can quickly become interpreted as hidden messages or clues.

This phenomenon is common in K-pop fandom culture, where small details such as clothing choices, emojis, song lyrics, social media updates, or shared interests are frequently analyzed for possible connections between idols.

At present, there is no evidence that Jungkook’s Instagram update was intended to reference Winter.

The theory remains entirely based on fans noticing similarities between Lucy’s design and Winter’s current appearance.

Nevertheless, the discussion highlights just how closely fans continue to follow both stars. Whether viewed as a coincidence, a playful theory, or another chapter in ongoing dating rumors, Jungkook’s anime-inspired profile update has once again become one of the most talked-about topics among K-pop fans.

For now, the only confirmed fact is that Jungkook appears to be a fan of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Everything else remains speculation fueled by social media detectives eager to connect the dots.