BTS' Jungkook apologizes for wearing ‘Make Tokyo Great Again' hat: Here's what he said
BTS star Jungkook has apologized for wearing a cap with a controversial slogan. The phrase 'Make Tokyo Great Again" was printed on Jungkook's black hat, echoing US President Donald Trump's slogan from his presidential campaign 'Make America Great Again.' Jungkook was spotted wearing the hat at the 2025 BTS Festa. In a post on his Weverse account, the K-pop singer said that he was unaware of the historical and political context behind the line.
The slogan 'Make Tokyo Great Again" has been used by Japanese politicians like Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko, reportedly in the context of nationalism and anti-Korean sentiments. Jungkook wearing a hat with the slogan has drawn the ire of South Korean fans, who felt the gesture was careless and offensive.
In a post, the South Korean singer issued an apology for the 'disappointment and inconvenience' caused to many by the hat he wore. He assured his fans that the cap was disposed of 'immediately.'
'I deeply regret that I failed to properly recognize the historical and political significance of the phrase before wearing it. I fully acknowledge my lack of awareness and care that has led to disappointment and hurt,' Jungkook continued, adding that there was 'no excuse' for his action. The 'Standing Next to You crooner promised to act more carefully in the future.
The singer finished his mandatory military service recently, alongside fellow BTS member Jimin. Jungkook, Jin, Suga, Namjoon, Jimin and Taehyung reunited at J-Hope's Hope on the Stage concert, delighting ARMYs.Jungkook also performed Jamais Vu with Jin and J-Hope. The band members grooved with the audience when BTS songs like MIC Drop, Baepsae, and Airplane Pt 2 were played at the event.
Also read: BTS' Namjoon, Jin, Suga, Jimin, Taehyung, Jungkook finally reunite for J-Hope's concert; fans say, 'get them on stage'
Eagle-eyed fans spotted Jungkook with a new tattoo. Photos show a swallow-like tattoo peeking from underneath his white vest.
The singer issued an apology for wearing a 'Make Tokyo Great Again' hat without understanding the political and historical context behind the slogan.
Yes, the BTS member was discharged from the army earlier this week.
Photos from his appearance at J-Hope's concert indicate that the singer might have a new tattoo.
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