Member Of “Problematic” And “Doomed” Group Sparks Controversy With MAGA Hat

Recently, idols have been hit with criticism for “MAGA” hats, related to the US president Donald Trump.

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Recently, a member of POLARIX has sparked criticism for his “MAGA” hat.

The members of POLARIX | @polarix.official/Instagram

The group has had many controversies.

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Member Zai is the latest to be embroiled in controversy.

Member Zai

Recently, netizens shared that Zai had worn a MAGA hat. While many other idols got called out for different interpretations, Zai was seemingly seen wearing one that literally said “Make America Great Again” on a red hat.

polarix are never making it out of nugudom omg pic.twitter.com/ifiirjjKlW

— 31 (@gunwoo) June 23, 2025

this fucking embarrassment omg https://t.co/oqdCO20mX4 pic.twitter.com/pz9jjzFnTb

— lovestruck jupi ᥫ᭡ (@fromkicatcher) June 24, 2025

When the photo was posted, netizens shared their shocked reactions, particularly considering that the group has seemingly been riddled with controversy.

what the hell??? idek this mf but what the hell?

— genesis ☆ (@jehnuhsuhs) June 24, 2025

As if they don’t have enough going wrong 😭

— Truly Haobin Under God 🍉 (@venusincaprisun) June 24, 2025

What is wrong w them 😭 like do they think is so kind of fashion ???

— jilinx (@eisutopia) June 24, 2025

Hangyul is never getting a break. I’m always going to be on heads of the people that made x1 disband.

— Leely T (@ShoheiMisit) June 24, 2025

Even on Reddit, it sparked attention.

Zai is seen wearing a maga hat…. POLARIX IS DOOMED
byu/Big-Dentist-5229 inPOLARIX