BTS Jungkook Disposed Right-wing Hat...Sold out despite the absurdity of the company
Jun 16, 2025
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On the 13th, Jungkook wore a hat with the phrase "Make Tokyo Great Again" written on the stage of the concert rehearsal of the same team member J-Hope.
The hat was reportedly given by Jungkook from an acquaintance. But the words on the hat became a problem. The phrase is modeled after U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign slogan and is a slogan used by far-right Japanese. As a result, it was pointed out that Japan's imperialism was glorified.
As the controversy arose, the political and historical implications of the text were not sufficiently confirmed on the 14th. It was insufficient and careless. The hat was disposed of immediately.'
Jungkook bowed his head neatly, but the Japanese company that made this hat made absurd sophistry. "We sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable" the company said on this day, but "We have the freedom to express ideas through fashion. The design is not intended to convey a political position, but rather a symbolic expression of the hope for the prosperity of the Tokyo fashion world."
Despite the controversy, the hat was quickly sold out. The price of the hat is 13,200 yen (about 125,000 won), which is not a small amount, but it seems to be the result of receiving hot attention because Jungkook wore it.
Meanwhile, the military white flag in BTS will end this month. Jin and J-Hope were discharged from the military last year, RM and V took off their uniforms on the 10th and Jimin and Jungkook on the 11th, respectively. Suga, who is serving as an alternative as a social service worker, will be released from the call-up on the 21st.
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