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BTS member Jungkook recently found himself at the center of controversy after being spotted wearing a hat emblazoned with the politically charged slogan “Make Tokyo Great Again.” The phrase, which echoes Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” and has ties to nationalist rhetoric in Japan, drew criticism for its potential political implications—especially given Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike’s alleged anti-Korean stance. As backlash mounted, Jungkook quickly addressed the issue with a public apology, stating he was unaware of the slogan’s meaning and had already discarded the hat. His prompt and sincere response sparked mixed reactions online, with many fans rallying to support him while others questioned the oversight from such a globally influential figure.
BTS’s Jungkook Apologizes After Sparking Controversy With Japan “MAGA” Hat
After his apology, an article titled “BTS Jungkook’s pro-Japan hat controversy…He showed the true positive example of an apology. Stop the excessive guesswork and criticism” popped up on Korean news site My Daily.
Article in question.Netizens began to criticize HYBE for their obvious attempts at media play.
| theqoo- HYBE, if this is how you media play, I suggest you stop.
- Such articles prove they’re unable to catch the vibe.
- He simply did wrong and apologized. Why are they trying to overly-praise him?
- Ah FR, why are they media playing in this way LOL.
Previously, HYBE was already accused of trying to use NJZ (formerly NewJeans) to take the attention away from his controversy. You can read more about it below.
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