New Delhi, June 14 -- Jungkook, South Korean boy band BTS' member, had to apologise for wearing a hat 2025 BTS Festa with slogan 'Make Tokyo Great Again' during his first public appearance after his release from the military service, sparking a political stir among the masses and a backlash. Jungkook immediately issued an apology.

As photos of Jungkook from BTS Festa emerged, showing him wearing a hat with the slogan 'Make Tokyo Great Again,' many drew parallels to US President Donald Trump's politically charged 'Make America Great Again' phrase - also being adopted by Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko, accused of an "anti-Korean" stance.

Given Jungkook's massive fan following, many felt that wearing the hat was a careless and potentially off...