BTS, the South Korean pop group that has become one of the world’s most influential music acts, returned to headlines after Jungkook posted a late-night update involving fellow member RM. Early on December 10, Jungkook reshared RM’s social post featuring a bowl of ramen and a tag to Jungkook, signaling that the two had met quietly for a midnight meal.
The brief exchange drew attention because Jungkook has recently been swept up in dating rumors with Winter, a member of Aespa, another prominent K-pop group known for its strong online following. While both artists command sizable global fan bases, their agencies have issued no statements, allowing speculation to spread rapidly.
In South Korea’s entertainment industry, where private relationships often spark major fan debate, silence from management tends to fuel further rumors.
The moment also came shortly after RM unsettled fans by referencing the idea of a potential group “disbandment” during a livestream.
BTS is currently on a full-group hiatus as all members complete South Korea’s mandatory military service, and expectations for their planned reunion in the coming year have kept fans watching their comments closely.
RM later apologized, saying he regretted going live and had spoken out of frustration, acknowledging that his remarks may have caused unnecessary concern among the group’s global fanbase.
The late-night interaction between the two members offered a glimpse of normalcy amid a week of speculation, highlighting how even minor social posts from BTS continue to resonate far beyond South Korea as the group prepares for its eventual return.
