Did Jungkook Just Spark a Scandal? BTS Member Apologizes for "Make Tokyo Great Again" Hat 😡

 

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BTS’s Jungkook is back from the military and already facing controversy. Just days after reuniting with the group, he issued a public apology over a hat that stirred backlash online. Was it just an honest mistake or something deeper?

HERE'S THE BUZZ 🐝

On June 14, BTS’s golden maknae Jungkook broke his silence on Weverse following backlash over a hat he wore during rehearsal for J-Hope’s Hope On The Street concert in Goyang. The hat read, “Make Tokyo Great Again” — a phrase loaded with political and historical tension.

In his statement, Jungkook apologized for not checking the meaning behind the words and expressed deep regret, calling it “carelessness” and saying the hat was “disposed of immediately.” This apology comes right after BTS’s emotional reunion, making the timing even more unfortunate.

FANS REACTION :

The reactions were mixed and intense. Korean netizens slammed Jungkook for being insensitive, while many international fans defended him:

> “He just got discharged, can y’all give him a break?”

“Jungkook literally apologized right away. That shows his character.”

“K-netz are barking again. Mistake ≠ malicious intent.”

“He’s HUMAN. Calm down"

The controversy quickly became a trending topic on K-pop forums and Twitter/X.

MY HONEST TAKE 🐝

Let’s be real — Jungkook has always been respectful and thoughtful, and this apology proves it. The fact that he immediately took accountability shows his maturity. But the outrage? Feels a bit overblown. The man just finished serving his country and was excited to support his member on stage — not spark a debate. Mistakes happen, and he handled it better than most would.

What Do You Think?

Was Jungkook’s apology enough, or are fans overreacting? Sound off in the comments 👇

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