Winter of aespa also facing protests amid dating rumors with BTS’ Jung Kook

Winter of aespa also facing protests amid dating rumors with BTS’ Jung Kook

Truck protests — a uniquely Korean form of fandom demonstration — are now targeting not only BTS member Jung Kook but also aespa member Winter, as dating rumors between the two idols continue to dominate online discussion and ignite heated fan reactions. On Thursday, a truck organized by a group of dissatisfied fans was parked outside SM Entertainment’s headquarters in Seoul’s Seongdong District. Digital banners on the vehicle directly accused Winter of betraying fans’ trust and demanded a public explanation. Messages included: “Silence is not an answer. Show responsibility,” “Erase the tattoo and explain yourself,” “If you want to date loudly, live as ordinary citizen Kim Min-jeong, not aespa’s Winter” and “You promised to stay with us for 10 years — you broke that trust.” This followed a separate truck protest held earlier outside HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan, where some BTS fans displayed messages aimed at Jung Kook. Those signs read: “If you won’t erase the couple tattoo, withdraw from BTS activities,” “This is how you repay ARMY who waited

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