Archive · 18 Jun 2025
BTS's Jungkook: Artist Reveals Tattoo Struggles and Self-Consciousness
Jungkook from the band BTS, known as the "golden maknae," has tattoos that have drawn attention.
His tattoo artist, POLYC, shared that Jungkook was once self-conscious about his tattoos, to the point he wouldn't wear short sleeves.
POLYC and Jungkook worked to help him feel more confident.
POLYC also shared the pressure he felt tattooing someone with such a large influence.
The artist spent many hours trying to make unique tattoos that suit Jungkook.
He is proud of the outcome, now Jungkook can wear short sleeves again with confidence.
Jungkook of BTS was reportedly embarrassed about his tattoos.
His tattoo artist, POLYC, revealed that Jungkook felt self-conscious about his inked arms.
POLYC and Jungkook worked together to help him feel comfortable wearing short sleeves.
POLYC expressed the pressure of tattooing someone with such a large influence.
POLYC spent 13 years of experience on the project.
- Who
- Jungkook of BTS and his tattoo artist, POLYC.
- What
- BTS member Jungkook felt self-conscious about his tattoos.
- When
- Details shared recently.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Jungkook felt embarrassed about his tattoos, and his tattoo artist wanted to share the story behind the tattoos.
- Artist
- POLYC
- Subject
- Jungkook from BTS
- Issue
- Self-consciousness about tattoos
- Project
- Short-Sleeve in Summer Project