According to Jungkook, he wore the hat without realizing the phrase carried political and historical weight
During BTS’ 2025 Festa, Jungkook was spotted wearing a black hat with the phrase “Make Tokyo Great Again,” a slogan similar to Donald Trump’s political motto.
The accessory stirred backlash online. Jungkook later addressed the issue on Weverse, apologizing and explaining he didn’t know the slogan’s historical or political implications.
Wearing a hat with the phrase “Make Tokyo Great Again” — a slogan linked to Japanese nationalism and reportedly used by Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko, has landed BTS’s Jungkook in controversy. South Korean fans criticized the move, calling it insensitive given the phrase’s political associations.
BTS Jungkook seen wearing a 'Make Tokyo Great Again' caphttps://t.co/hcwuW3KxGQ pic.twitter.com/jfWjGtulpT
— pannchoa (@pannchoa) June 13, 2025
BTS Member Jungkook Apologizes for Wearing Slogan-Linked Hat
Addressing the controversy, Jungkook apologized for the unintended offense and shared that he promptly disposed of the hat in question.
Jungkook expressed remorse over the incident, saying, “I deeply regret my failure to consider the historical and political background of the phrase. I accept full responsibility for the hurt I caused, and I know there’s no excuse. I’ll make sure to be more cautious in the future.”
i respect jungkook for handling it so maturely, the fact that he didn’t even wait for a statement but he addressed it HIMSELF, apologized and let it stop here rather than letting it escalate from people assuming anything from wearing the hat, he’s always so sincere and genuine. pic.twitter.com/ZFXyVaynST
— i love 정국♡⁷ (@giantpopjeon) June 13, 2025
Jungkook Discharged from Military Service
Jungkook has officially completed his military enlistment, joining Jimin as one of the latest BTS members to do so. The group marked their reunion at J-Hope’s Hope on the Stage concert, where they performed together, much to the joy of ARMYs.
Highlights included Jungkook, Jin, and J-Hope performing Jamais Vu, and a lively crowd response to fan-favorite hits like MIC Drop, Baepsae, and Airplane Pt. 2.
JUNGKOOK NEW TATTOO! WE’RE SO BACK! pic.twitter.com/TFLeRVaPy8
— jungkook admirer₇ (@dreamjeons) June 13, 2025
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