9 Korean male stars are not afraid to show off their tattoos

Many male idols in kimchi choose to tattoo unique lines and drawings to reveal their personality and personal preferences.

According to the Koreaboo, Tattoos are taboo for Korean idols. However, many people still choose this art form to keep memories or mark favorite sayings. Ten (WayV) has many tattoos, one of which is a crescent moon on his chest. Image: @tenlee_1001t. In addition, the male rapper also has a mark on his arm shaped like a cherry blossom, a butterfly… Photo: Aminoapps. Taeyong (NCT) There are 4 small motifs including a Ruby dog ​​designed by her sister, a compass with an “N” for NCT and an “S” for SuperM, a UFO and the word “BYE” on the inside of the biceps. Image: Kpopnchil, @CandleLight_TY. Jungkook (BTS) has nearly 20 tattoos on his right arm. Besides the “ARMY” tattoo on the knuckles, life maxims or words of encouragement are also kept by the youngest member of BTS on his body. Due to Korean culture, at first he had to hide them by wearing long-sleeved shirts and using wound patches to keep them from showing. Image: Tumgir. Jimin (BTS) tend to like small motifs but carry a lot of meaning. Fans have spotted “NEVERMIND” tattoos on his ribs, “13” on his wrist and “Young Forever” on both elbows. Image: Koreaboo. Yugyeom have tattoos in conspicuous places on the body. From the wings on the back, the flower design on the side, the dandelion on the forearm to the word “TRUTH” on the inside of the arm. Image: @ingot7wetrust, @9217_pjykyg. The GOT7 member has a blue bird tattoo on his left bicep that says “Trust me”. The green bird is a symbol of GOT7 fans, it even appears on the group’s lightstick. Photo: Aminoapps. Mark There are also quite a few tattoos. One of them is “XCIII” on his left arm representing his 1993 birth year. He also chose his parents’ birthdays with Roman numerals tattooed on the side. Other pictures of the GOT7 member include a smiley face, a cross with a rose, and the word “TRUTH” in the same position as Yugyeom. Image: Marianne Made, Isabely Sena. Jackson has a diverse collection of tattoos, including the symbol for good luck near the right collarbone, the mouse and rooster representing the parent’s zodiac sign, the lantern on the right forearm, the Olympic symbol and sword on left arm. Finally, the tattoo of the words “TEAM WANG” – the male rapper’s fashion brand is located on his ribs. Image: Aminoapps, Tumgir, Sina, Tumbral. Bambam He has several tattoos, including “Kissin’ On My Tattoo” on his neck, “forever young” on his back, and a trump card with the letter “B” on his upper chest. Image: GOT7 Fanatic, Elma. Youngjae has the words “Ars Longa Vita Brevis” written diagonally on his right arm and a yellow ribbon on his left arm as a memento of the Sewol ferry incident in 2014. During a fan chat, the male singer The doctor shows off a new tattoo on his rib, but the meaning has not been determined. Image: Dcard, @markbeomnyoung. ‘Tattooing in Korea is illegal’ Female tattooist Zihwa said she fears being caught doing what she loves.