Fans are in a frenzy as BTS' JUNG KOOK and aespa's WINTER remain silent... Truck protests continue, demanding ”remove the couple tattoo”

BTS' JUNG KOOK and aespa's WINTER have remained silent about the Love Affair Rumors, neither confirming nor denying them.
According to online posts on the 11th, some fans of "BTS" and "AESPA" set up protest trucks in front of their respective management offices.
On the truck, he wrote messages such as "Remove the tattoo and come out and explain," "Silence is not an answer. Show responsibility," and "The actions he took in 2025 that deceived his fans are the best he can handle."
"You should know better," "If you don't remove your couple tattoo, leave BTS," and other messages have been posted, causing a stir.
KOOK and WINTER were photographed with tattoos of three dog faces each, sparking speculation that they were a couple.
There is a lot of "evidence" online that is said to support their romance, such as in-ear monitors, outfits, and social media IDs.
MUSIC and SM Entertainment have not yet taken a clear stance on these allegations. Meanwhile, WINTER's side stated that they will take strict legal action against malicious posts, and that "unfair rumors
"Please be careful not to get caught up in this," he warned. The debate is still ongoing among fans of both groups. Some see their silence as a "de facto admission," and as active idols, they are hesitant to announce a relationship.
There are also voices expressing strong dissatisfaction, with members such as Two claiming that this has damaged the group's image. As the members themselves have not spoken out, the controversy is expected to continue to grow for some time.