June 14, 2025: BTS star Jungkook has apologized after drawing criticism for wearing a hat featuring the slogan “Make Tokyo Great Again” during the 2025 BTS Festa. The phrase, reminiscent of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan “Make America Great Again,” has political undertones linked to Japanese nationalism and anti-Korean sentiments, which many fans found offensive.
In a message posted on his Weverse account, Jungkook said he was unaware of the slogan’s sensitive background and expressed regret for any hurt caused. The incident sparked discussions among fans and highlighted the complexities of cultural and political symbolism in fashion.
Meanwhile, excitement is building on social media as rehearsal photos circulate, showing BTS members Jungkook and Jin possibly joining J-Hope on stage for the finale of his world tour. Fans are eagerly anticipating this potential reunion.
BTS’s Jungkook Issues Apology Over Controversial Hat at 2025 Festa
In a separate troubling incident, police in Seoul apprehended a woman who reportedly attempted to break into Jungkook’s home in Yongsan-gu late on June 11. The suspect, believed to be from China, was caught trying to open the singer’s front door by punching numbers into the lock. Jungkook and three other BTS members were recently discharged from mandatory military service, and the police are investigating the case as an attempted home invasion.
These developments underline the intense attention BTS members continue to receive, both on and off stage, as they navigate their careers and personal lives in the public eye.