Though South Korea is a very progressive country, it is culture conscious. Long back, tattoos were a sign of violence because gangsters and criminals usually used them. So getting a tattoo in South Korea, especially when you are an idol or an actor. This taboo norm gets broken by none other than our biases. Let's proceed to see the top 10 Korean celebrities with tattoos and their meaning.
1. Gong Hyo Jin
Master's sun (2013) actress is one of the most respected actresses. In an industry where people hide their tattoos on screen, she gets flaunting it with grace in one of her magazine covers. On her left index finger, it is a peace sign. And on the ring finger, "love." There is a cross and a ribbon on her left shoulder with the words written on it. She has one on her ankle, with her star sign, and the one that's easier to hide is on her lower back.
2. Bae Suzy
Nation's first Love Bae Suzy, known for her stunning visuals and fatal femme style. Fans were awed by the photos from her shoot with the brand Lancôme, where her tattoos were visible. It was a cross resting above a heart. Another tattoo saw a heart on her left ring finger almost every time. Both the tattoos are adorable though the former girl group member hasn't revealed their meanings yet.
3. Han So Hee
Abyss (2019) actress Han So Hee started her career as a model. She had two arm tattoos that were pretty big to hide during that era. After deciding to pursue a career in acting, she decided to get rid of all the tattoos. The budding actress still got much criticism and hatred for her past. Some even praised her courage during her drama The World of Married Couples (2020).
4. So Ji Sub
Getting the tattoos was the naughtiest thing he did in his life was the statement of Master's Sun (2013) actor. He has a complex one on his back, which has a beautiful meaning- "I won't change even if I'm reborn" and one on his right arm represents "Enjoy and love life." His building tattoo of his symbolizes his unforgettable dreams. 51K inside the diamond represents his agency.
5. Ji Chang Wook
He has quite a big tattoo, but fans haven't seen it. Is it because he can hide it better? No, it's because the tattoo is at a better location; his thigh. The healer (2015) actor hasn't spoken about it yet, but it was visible in one of his vlogs of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, a well-known cathedral in Barcelona. Another is the phrase "para mi Felicidad," which means "for my happiness" in Spanish.
6. Cha Seung Won
Known for his image, it is no wonder that he inked. He has a big angel tattoo on his right shoulder with "RACHEL" inked below it. He isn't afraid of showing his tattoo, and the tattoo was even visible in one of his dramas, Athena: Goddess of War.
7. Hyuna
K-Pop soloist Hyuna is famous for her bold personality. Her tattoos are a cherry on the top of her persona. She has a total of 18 different tattoos. She has four other tattoos on her arm. The circular tattoo in red, yellow, green, and blue depicts the color of a rainbow. One of her most beautiful tattoos is the one on her shoulder, which says, "My mother is the heart that keeps me alive."
8. Jeon Jungkook
The vocalist and youngest member of BTS have many tattoos. Across his knuckles is the "ARMY," which represents their fans, but it also includes the initials of his fellow members. The 'J' over the 'M' represents Jimin. The 'A' in the 'ARMY' seems like 'V' for Taehyung. 'RM' is for the leader RM, 'Y' for Yoongi, the actual name of rapper SUGA, and the 'J' for Jin and J-Hope. Between the letters are plus signs and a heart that shows unity. He marked their debut day June day' 0613' on his thumb, which means June 13. It also has a face emoji. He has many more tattoos like 'RATHER BE DEAD THAN COOL.' He also has a Chinese tattoo which means the Most Beautiful Moment in Life, tattooed on his body.
9. Park Jimin
The most prominent tattoo on his body is "NEVERMIND" on his right side. Though this tattoo is the biggest, it can rarely see. It only spotted it during some of their stage performances. Depicting his birth date and debut date, he got "13" inked on his inner wrist. Besides this, Jimin has "YOUNG FOREVER" on his elbows.
10. Hwasa
The youngest member of MAMAMOO has a total of 6 tattoos. Her baptismal name, "María," is her first solo album. Her love for travel is the estimated reason for her positive quote tattoo, "Paradise is where you are." She also has many more tattoos like" Caddo," RESONANCE," and the trinity knot.
