1 / 10 It's true that the perception of tattoos within K-pop and South Korean culture has shifted significantly. Gone are the days when idols felt pressured to constantly conceal their ink. Now, many proudly display their tattoos. Hence, on International Tattoo Day, let's take a look at 8 K-pop idols with meaningful tattoos!
2 / 10 From lines like Vita Dolce to Dragon Ball tattoo, each tattoo of G-Dragon is meaningful. It also includes symbolic elements and numbers.
3 / 10 Unlike others on the list, Lisa has two tattoos as of now. She has inked a fairy on her arm and a flower on her back.
4 / 10 On his hand, he displays ARMY and a purple heart. On his forearm, he displays the date of BTS's debut and inspirational sayings. Interestingly, a clock that shows the precise moment of his birth and a tiger lily, which symbolises his birth flower, are adorning his forearm. The pattern on Jungkook's elbow is influenced by the traditional Korean painting method known as dancheong, and it contains the Chinese term Hwayangyeonhwa, which translates to The Most Beautiful Moment in Life. He also sports cover-up tattoos, such as a lightning and cloud design and a modified bulletproof motif on his forearm.
5 / 10 BamBam of GOT7 has tattoos that symbolize his personal journey and connections.
6 / 10 Hyolyn's cross tattoo is one of the popular tattoos in the K-pop world. As gorgeous as it looks, it also holds a significant meaning. After Hyolyn went through surgery, it left a scar, and hence to conceal it, she got this beautiful tattoo.
7 / 10 TWICE's Chaeyoung is known for her unique and artistic tattoos. Among her collection are designs like a constellation of stars on her wrist and a fish tattoo near her elbow, which she reportedly designed herself.
8 / 10 Jackson Wang's tattoos are deeply personal, reflecting his life journey and values. Among his designs are a Chinese character for "luck" on his shoulder, symbolizing cultural heritage, and a lantern on his arm, representing cherished childhood memories
9 / 10 Jimin's NEVERMIND tattoo, which was first temporary, is now permanently displayed on his right side. It is thought that the number 13 on his wrist represents the birthdate and debut date of BTS. Near each of his elbows are two tattoos that honour BTS's 2016 song Young Forever: young and forever. He also has a set of moon tattoos on the back. The word youth, written in cursive behind Jimin's ear, is another tattoo in his collection.
10 / 10 Furthermore, DPR Ian, also known as Christian Yu, has tattoos that hold deep personal significance.