BTS' JUNG KOOK's ”Make Tokyo Great Again” hat controversy emerges...Brand says ”It's not a political message”

While BTS member JUNG KOOK has apologized for wearing a hat with a message that suggests Japanese right-wing sentiment, the brand that made the hat also issued an explanation.
On the 14th, the Japanese fashion brand posted on its official SNS account, "We sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable," but added, "We believe that fashion is the freedom to express ideas.
"This design is not intended to convey a political stance, but is a symbolic expression of our hopes for the prosperity of the Tokyo fashion world," he said.
"The incident was the result of a joint investigation by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and was reported to have been caused by a person who was not involved in the incident.
JUNG KOOK participated in this performance as a guest, and during the rehearsals,
He was photographed wearing a hat that read "AGAIN."
This is the slogan "Make America" that US President Trump used during the election.
The phrase is a reference to the phrase "Make America Great Again," which has been criticized online by some as being used by right-wing politicians in Japan.
In response to this, JUNG KOOK said, "It's been a while since I've seen you all, and it's with a heavy heart that I write this message. The hat I wore during rehearsal today
"I am truly sorry for disappointing and offending many people with the phrase I wrote in the article," he said, bowing his head. "I wrote this without fully understanding the historical and political meaning behind the phrase.
"I sincerely accept that my lack of skill in using the product has caused disappointment and pain to the users," he said, apologizing repeatedly and saying, "I am truly sorry. Whatever the reason, there is no room for excuses."
It was revealed that it was immediately discarded.