- By Sukanya Saha
- Sat, 12 Aug 2023 04:14 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
When BTS' Jungkook Was Rumoured To Be Dating His Tattooist: When it comes to BTS, if there's a member who has achieved remarkable success, it's the youngest one, Jungkook. Today, the 25-year-old has become a beloved member of the boy band, and therefore, fans are always eager to uncover every possible detail about him. For the unversed, BTS emerged as a phenomenon unexpectedly and established their dominance as the K-pop kings within a few years of their debut.
In 2021, shortly after BTS departed from Korea for a well-deserved month-long break, rumours about Jungkook's romantic involvement with his tattooist started circulating online. Upon reaching their destination and settling into their dorms for their first day off, the members must have been taken aback by the widespread mention of Jungkook's name on various social media platforms.
The key figure in this event, according to a report by entertainment portal 'The Things', was referred to as the "Geoje Island observer" within the online community. A user shared a post online titled "My Friend Who Didn't Recognise BTS Jungkook." The post alleged that a couple of days ago, Jungkook had visited a shop on Geoje Island, but his friend had to turn him away as he did not have any identification on him.
But the issue arose from the CCTV footage that accompanied the text. In the image, a man resembling Jungkook was seen embracing a blonde woman from behind while she stood in front of him.
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The woman captured in the photograph was believed to be the renowned tattoo artist Lee Mijoo. Seeing the tattoos on Jungkook's fingers, rumours began to circulate suggesting that he had spent time with his girlfriend on Geoje Island. However, the speculation did end there. Another image surfaced, depicting Jungkook and Mijoo enjoying drinks together.
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As the situation progressed, the controversy began spiralling. It was revealed that the photo of them drinking had been edited, so it wasn't solely the two of them present. Furthermore, Big Hit stepped forward to put an end to all the speculations and narratives, clarifying that Jungkook was on vacation. The actual scenario unfolded when the BTS member learned that his friend from a tattoo shop was in the vicinity, and they spontaneously decided to meet up.
Not only did Big Hit issue a statement in response, but Mijoo herself reaffirmed through her Instagram, stating, "I am absolutely not in a relationship with Jungkook."
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In the aftermath of all this, the hashtag #AlwaysWithJK started trending as a display of solidarity for Jungkook.