Artists and celebrities are fast to come back underneath intense scrutiny if followers spot them supporting or endorsing any controversial political assertion or symbolism. Whereas many leap in with accusations and proof of their claims, others additionally come ahead with a defence for the artists in query. At present, the Okay-pop group is rife with a debate over BTS member Jungkook’s cap that allegedly helps a controversial agenda.
BTS’s Jungkook Faces Criticism Over Viral ‘Make Tokyo Nice Once more’ Cap
BTS is not any stranger to scrutiny by followers. The worldwide Okay-pop group has been caught in crossfires a number of instances prior to now when members have reportedly donned clothes or had been seen endorsing a politically delicate materials, particularly one that’s largely controversial.
BTS’s Jungkook and member Jimin had been discharged from the army on June 11. Members RM and V had been discharged a day earlier than, on June 10. Following their discharge, the members greeted their followers nearly. Shortly after, on June 13, Jungkook was noticed in public carrying a cap with the phrases “Make Tokyo Nice Once more”, a slogan that followers allege is a controversial assertion following the long-standing colonial previous between Japan and Korea.
BTS Jungkook seen carrying a ‘Make Tokyo Nice Once more’ caphttps://t.co/hcwuW3KxGQ pic.twitter.com/jfWjGtulpT
— pannchoa (@pannchoa) June 13, 2025
Followers had been additional displeased that Jungkook would sport such a slogan proper after he was discharged from his nationwide duties. The incident befell throughout rehearsals for fellow BTS member J-Hope’s live performance Hope On The Stage in Goyang, South Korea.
Followers even went forward and claimed it was akin to the controversial assertion “Make America Nice Once more” (MAGA) by the present president of the US, Donald Trump. This assertion by President Trump propagates the thought of absolving immigrant rights and enabling a system that grants assist to solely these communities that the propagandists suppose are “really American.”
Following the backlash from netizens, Jungkook got here ahead with an apology on Weverse on June 14. He profusely apologised for hurting followers’ sentiments and taking steps with out confirming the political significance of the slogan. He additionally knowledgeable the followers that the hat was disposed off promptly. Right here’s his full apology on Weverse:
#Jungkook through Weverse pic.twitter.com/5mt03bDSK1
— BTS Charts Day by day (@btschartsdailyc) June 13, 2025
Jungkook’s MAGA Controversy Sparks On-line Conflict Between BTS ARMY and aespa’s MYs
After photographs that includes the Standing Subsequent To You singer carrying the cap went viral on X, followers left no house to level out how controversial that cap is. The allegations additional ignited fan wars between ARMYs (BTS Followers) and MYs (aespa followers). Those that discovered Jungkook’s outfit selections outright controversial and insensitive introduced out previous incidents the place different BTS members had been additionally embroiled in an argument for allegedly sports-wear or making a politically delicate remark, (through Occasions of India). Reportedly, BTS’s RM was additionally caught in the same controversy just a few years in the past, when he wore a cap with the phrases “Make Comedy Nice Once more,” and followers had likened it to the MAGA assertion, per Koreaboo.
Each fandoms started proving how the respective group members have been politically controversial. The rationale why MYs obtained concerned on this debate is that some followers introduced up Karina’s alleged right-winged outfit just a few days in the past, which induced lots of stir inside the on-line fan communities. She had posted a picture of herself carrying an outsized black and crimson jacket with the quantity two, together with a rose emoji caption, allegedly supporting the South Korean conservative presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo. Followers took to X to specific their views on the matter and in addition started a heated debate over which group is extra politically insensitive. Right here’s what one X account wrote:
BTS JUNGKOOK underneath hearth for carrying ‘Make Tokyo Nice Once more’ hat. Netizens share their ideas.
“The man did not simply put on a MAGA-inspired hat but in addition one which has pro-Japanese imperialism connotations, which is even crazier for a man that simply obtained discharged from the army” pic.twitter.com/FgrgRlEFRV
— The Kpop Tea (@thekpoptea) June 13, 2025
The feelings quickly took an unpleasant flip because the followers started to dig up filth and assault one another on a private degree. The followers abused each teams verbally and morally. The heated debate continued for just a few days after the photograph first went viral as extra followers started to be aware of the occasions that unfolded.
that is fucking embarrassing thoughts you, jungkook from korea carrying that make tokyo nice once more cap though he is aware of rattling effectively of his international locations historical past with japan.. like maga for japan’s far-right bullshit https://t.co/2hP9us3WEd
— jay (@belneul) June 13, 2025
This isn’t the primary time {that a} Okay-pop idol has stirred controversy and ignited heated debates on-line. Earlier in April, the Okay-pop group Kiss of Life (KIOF) additionally got here underneath hearth for culturally appropriating the Black group by replicating stereotypical outfits, hairdos, and speech accents. The members and their company got here ahead with an apology following intense backlash on-line.
Such incidents solely go to point out that the actions by celebrities have an effect on the followers at giant. Whereas it’s sensible to watch out in a single’s method in direction of political, social, and cultural statements, it is usually crucial to learn concerning the newest developments that would probably result in an intense backlash. Followers leaping in defence of their favorite artists goes to point out the immense assist and loyalty they’ve of their hearts, however in doing so, in the event that they find yourself verbally, emotionally, and socially abusing one other particular person, then one migh must rethink their method to getting the justice and the apology they suppose they deserve.
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