Over the past few days, the fandom has been facing major turmoil as dating rumors between Jungkook and aespa’s Winter have been spreading rapidly across social media. In fact, the baseless rumors first surfaced around June this year, but things have become even more complicated recently when кσяєαn media began reporting on the issue and even the vague responses from the agencies involved.

While ARMYs are trying to defend Jungkook against harsh criticism and slander online, some indecisive fans have started to waver because of the groundless claims, expressing their disappointment toward the idol. One K-ARMY account wrote, “To be honest, I fcking hated that you smoked. I fcking hated that you got tattoos. Riding a bike made you look like a dmn delinquent, too. Every fcking time I started to lose affection, I forced myself to endure it by thinking of your past (2015–2018^^). But now I can literally hear soмєтнing in my brain finally snapping”.

Others claimed they used to be ARMYs but now want to exclude Jungkook from BTS’s official lineup or say they will only stan OT6 from now on. Some have even taken a stronger stance and decided to leave the fandom altogether. A number of K-ARMYs are also accusing Jungkook of being the main reason why BTS has gradually been losing domestic fans.

Witnessing the reactions of a portion of fans, especially considering that many of them are кσяєαn fans, ARMYs worldwide have been deeply disappointed. Because of a single unfounded rumor spreading these days, some people suddenly want to leave the fandom. True fans are also questioning whether these people were ever genuine fans of Jungkook or the group in the first place.

In this situation, a past conversation of Jungkook—in which he was asked how he would react if some people were no longer part of the ARMY fandom—has resurfaced and gone viral. What made the video spread so widely was Jungkook’s exceptionally calm and sweet response, leading ARMYs to believe that those who choose to leave at this moment do not deserve such kindness from him.

Specifically, in the clip, Jungkook calmly shared that he knew fans coming and going was nothing surprising, and that he had learned to accept situations like that. He even bravely said goodbye to those who had already left the fandom: “There are some of you who may have already left. But I still want to thank you all no matter when you used to love us. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing all those moments with us"

He was even kind enough to tell fans that they could leave whenever they wanted, but one thing would never change — he and BTS would always be there whenever fans needed them. He said, “I’ll always stay here. Whenever ARMY wants to see me, you can come here anytime. Also when you have to leave or when you want to leave, you can leave at any time. whenever you want. But as long as you remember this, I will always stay here”.

ARMYs pointed out that a Jungkook who said soмєтнing like this is far too kind to be criticized or blamed, especially when he has done nothing wrong. While it is true that no one is obligated to love someone forever and it is normal for some fans to leave the fandom, those who now claim to be fans but attack Jungkook or leave the fandom simply because they cannot accept a “dating idol” — even though it is nothing more than an unverified rumor — are not worthy of respect.

On social media, Jungkook’s words have been spreading quickly as a wake-up call for fans amid the wave of baseless rumors these days:

- Before attacking Jungkook or deciding to leave, at least remember the words he once said. Think carefully whether baseless rumors are truly worth turning your back on him.

- His word....Are these unproven rumors really enough to make you abandon someone who has never done anything wrong?

- Jungkook’s respect is for the ones who leave respectfully with real reasons, not for fake fans throwing tantrums over rumors

- If you were a Jungkook fan, you would know how much he loves usㅠㅠ He’s way too good to be attacked over baseless rumors. Please, stay rational

- кσяєαn fans are seriously the WORST breeds known to man bc why the f**k are yall MAD at the concept of your “idol” getting tattoos, riding motorcycles and most of all DATING somebody else that was never going to be yall??? 

- its 2025 and this is probably either a grown **ss woman or man still believing that they can date Jeon Jungkook lmao korean kpop fans are FOREVER insane like theres no saving these delusional fяєαкs and its sad that its the celebrities who have to suffer bc of these fяєαкs

- All this over his private life which you shouldn't be meddling in at the first place

- Jk is too sweet those bthes don’t deserve such kind words

- If you want to leave, fine—just do it politely. Those acting toxic over baseless dating gossip were never real ARMYs anyway.

- Before you criticize Jungkook, try recalling how sincerely he spoke and ask yourself if these groundless rumors are soмєтнing that should change your whole view of him