BTS’ RM, left, and Jungkook / Xportsnews
Even a bowl of ramen is sufficient to ship BTS followers into overdrive when RM and Jungkook are concerned. The 2 members, who’ve every sparked intense on-line debate in latest days, fueled recent hypothesis after sharing images of a late-night noodle snack on Wednesday.
RM uploaded an image of ramen to his social media account early that morning, tagging Jungkook. Minutes later, Jungkook reshared the picture, signaling that the pair had met for an informal midnight snack. However with followers nonetheless tense over each RM’s latest feedback and Jungkook’s courting rumors, the easy meal instantly grew to become a trending subject.
Captured from RM’s social media
Jungkook has been on the middle of swirling hypothesis since Friday, when on-line posts claimed he was courting aespa member Winter. Followers pointed to matching dog-face tattoos, sightings of Jungkook at an aespa live performance, Winter mentioning his actual title throughout a livestream, and what customers described as couple-style nail designs and matching equipment. Each SM Leisure and HYBE have maintained a “no remark” stance, which has solely fueled hypothesis that the connection is perhaps actual.
BTS’ RM, left, and Jungkook / Xportsnews
In the meantime, RM unsettled followers throughout a livestream Satureday, when he opened up concerning the group’s future now that every one members have accomplished their navy service. Many followers had anticipated a full lineup comeback in 2025, however the band has as an alternative signaled a 2026 return and world tour.
RM mentioned there have been causes he couldn’t disclose behind the choice to not promote within the latter half of 2025. “I’m not somebody who can clarify the whole lot when one thing occurs,” he mentioned. “There are issues I can’t say, however I share what I can.”
He added that he had repeatedly agonized over the group’s path. “I assumed tens of 1000’s of instances about whether or not it might be higher to disband or take a break. We’re persevering with due to our love for one another and our love and respect for you.”
His candid point out of “disbanding” shocked many followers, particularly because it adopted Jungkook’s courting rumor. RM later apologized on Weverse on Monday, writing: “I’m sorry for tiring many ARMYs with the livestream. I remorse turning it on as a result of I used to be pissed off. I’m sorry. I’ll concentrate on making music, practising choreography, making ready new content material, sleeping properly and residing properly.”
In opposition to this emotionally charged backdrop, RM and Jungkook’s quiet ramen outing felt something however strange to followers. Their resolution to tag one another publicly fueled curiosity about what the 2 mentioned and whether or not their assembly might trace on the group’s upcoming plans.
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