With word going around that Dispatch plans to release an explosive article announcing a popular idol couple by the end of the year, internet users are keeping their eyes peeled for clues on who it might be. One of the idol pairings with rumors floating around them is aespa member Winter and NCT member Jaehyun.

Want to know what people had to say? Keep on reading for all the details!

aespa Winter & NCT Jaehyun Rumored to Be Dating

On December 26, a user uploaded an article titled "What is up with Winter and Jaehyun's Instagram now?" The post included two screenshots from Winter and Jaehyun's Instagram, hinting that the two might be romantically involved due to the timing of their last posts.

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Jaehyun's Instagram post featured several boyfriend-like shots, with the idol posing against a grey wall and wearing a brown winter jacket.

However, the last photo in his carousel features a blowup doll of a snowman. The male idol likely added it to his post to embrace the holiday spirit.

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On the other hand, Winter took to Instagram to share several photos of her performance outfit and red carpet outfit for the 2023 Gayo Daejeon.

Similar to Jaehyun, Winter ended her post with a photo of an adorable snowman, fully embracing the Christmas vibes.

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Though seemingly unrelated, the internet user insinuated that the fact that they posted photos of snowmen at the end of their post could be them hinting at their relationship. Along with screenshots of their Instagram post, the author wrote, "They are both putting a snowman as their last picture...?"

Following the publication of this post, many have flooded the comment section to express their opinions.

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While using Instagram as a subtle way of announcing a relationship has become a trend for idols dating, many do not see this as legitimate proof of Winter and Jaehyun's love.

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NCT fans quickly defended Jaehyun, noting that other members, such as Doyoung, had also uploaded photos of snowmen as their last photo in a carousel.

Others note that these rumors negatively affect the idols, especially Winter.

Additionally, other idols from different companies have uploaded pictures of snowmen, as South Korea experienced a White Christmas. With that, many are hoping that the rumors between the two SM Entertainment idols will die down.

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Some comments from internet users read,

• "So, he is dating Doyoung then, too?"
• "Wow, these rumors are so tiring. I feel like they are using Jaehyun to hate on female idols."
• "Looking at other idols who also released a snowman as their last picture on Instagram, this feels a little overboard."
• "Can Dispatch release the couple already so that people will stop suspecting innocent idols of dating?"

What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!

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Written by Alexa Lopez