KPop Trends: Jungkook–Winter Dating Rumor & Body Shaming Drama

KPop Trends: Jungkook–Winter Dating Rumor & Body Shaming Drama

Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Music, News | 0 comments

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KPop is getting fans buzzing and the subject is trending on Google. Fans are not holding back as two big stories are emerging on  the internet. The first one is about BTS’s Jungkook reportedly dating aespa’s Winter. Meanwhile, the second one is about 2NE1’s Park Bom who faces body‑shaming attacks.

The Jungkook Rumors

According to Koreaboo, a wave of “new ‘Proof’ Of BTS’s Jungkook Dating aespa’s Winter (And Others)” surfaced online, causing a stir but some fans seem “skeptical” of the rumors. Things heightened when they flew Stateside to do some recording together. Even so, that wasn’t new news to those who follow them on social media. 

KPop Trends: Jungkook–Winter Dating Rumor & Body Shaming Drama

Jungkook – YouTube

The buzz escalated on Reddit with fans going back and forth about it. Naturally, each side pours over every photo or story hinting at a relationship. Is it love? Or are fans just enjoying some speculation? Maybe it’s just something that fans would like to see happen. 

Park Bom Gets Backlash

Meanwhile, internet fans quickly rushed to Park Bom’s defense after what Koreaboo described as a harsh backlash over her new look. Commenters questioned whether her figure had been surgically enhanced, but “fans came to her defense,”urging kindness and reminding trolls that everyone deserves respect.

KPop Trends: Jungkook–Winter Dating Rumor & Body Shaming Drama

Park Bom – Instagram

On a similar note, 2NE1 is trending again with how fans are rallying to protect Park Bom. That same website also named “BLACKPINK, TWICE, NCT, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, and Aespa” among the hottest keywords. Actually, it seems interesting that KPop has such a large following across international borders.

Huge Interest Across The World

 The current stories that trend, and bring waves of searches on Google Trends, reveal just how much K-pop has become a major attention-puller in global conversations. Fans are either passionately shipping their favorites or fiercely defending them. And you better believe that fans of this genre are super-passionate.

Loud Messages About Body Shaming

It’s not just Jungkook or Bom, but the genre has become a focus for authenticity too. Fans increasingly watch how stars present themselves on stage and screen, but also how they handle life off‑camera.

The backlash against body‑shaming on social media sends a good message: fans want their favorites to feel safe being themselves, even when they reinvent their image. For too long, the ugliness of body-shaming gave trolls a massive playground, and frankly, fans are sick of it.

Ready To Roll All The Time

As for the Jungkook‑Winter rumors? The skepticism continues, but if even “proof” starts trending on Google, that alone is enough to drive online chatter. No matter how slight the hint, fans will definitely check out every angle and argue among themselves.

Right now, and for who knows how long, KPop is trending for all the right reasons: love‑life gossip, solidarity and body shaming‑resistance. Actually, it seems nice that for once, fandom takes a stand against nasty topics. These days, fans want to see  respect and romance.  

What are your thoughts? Shout out in the comments below, and come back here often for all your celebrity news and updates. 

About the Author

JJ Flowers

I am a freelance journalist, self-published author, and a senior curator at Blasting News on the USA platform. I studied journalism and human communications in Australia and New Zealand. I have been writing and publishing since 2001.
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