Dispatch 2026 New Year's Couple Rumors: Fans Pick Jungkook and Winter Amid Silence
Dispatch skipped its 2026 New Year's couple tradition. Read about why fans voted for BTS's Jungkook and aespa's Winter as their top rumored couple instead.
The K-pop world woke up to an unexpected silence on January 1, 2026. The South Korean media outlet Dispatch, famous for its tradition of revealing a high-profile celebrity couple every New Year's Day, didn't release a report this year. While some fans felt relieved, others took to the internet to share their own theories and vote for the rumored couples they were most eager to see confirmed.
Dispatch 2026 New Year's Couple Rumors: Fan Rankings
Leading the fan poll with a significant 26% of the votes were BTS's Jungkook and aespa's Winter. The duo repeatedly went viral throughout 2025 due to alleged sightings and matching items, making them the top choice for a potential reveal. Their chemistry, though unconfirmed, has captured the imagination of Gen Z fans worldwide.
Coming in second with 18% were Girls' Generation's YoonA and 2PM's Junho. After starring together in the Netflix hit 'King the Land', many fans are still hoping their on-screen romance translates into a real-life relationship.
From Power Couples to Reunion Hopes
BLACKPINK members also dominated the list. The rumored pairing of V and Jennie secured 17% of the votes. Interestingly, some fans expressed a desire for a reunion between Jennie and EXO's Kai, who were the official 2019 New Year couple, garnering 8%.
Finally, Lisa and Frédéric Arnault rounded out the top five with 6%. Rumors regarding this pair have been fueled by Lisa's lyrics in 'Moonlit Floor', where she mentions a 'green-eyed French boy,' a detail many believe refers to the LVMH heir.
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