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25 Reasons To Go to Korea for Your Next Tattoo Appointment

With these incredible tattoo artists in Korea, you'll want to book your flight ASAP

While some people shop for prices when looking to get ink, (shame on them,) others shop for artists. While there are countless stand-out artists in your relatively-local area, we are highlighting these 25 insanely talented Korean tattooists, each standing as their own reason to book your trip to Korea for your next tattoo session.

1. Banul

@tattooist_banul’s designs are whimsical and colorful. Featuring feminine designs like fairies, Disney characters, and flowers, Banul’s elegant pieces look almost like drawings with their soft and smooth lines.

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A post shared by 타투이스트 바늘 (@tattooist_banul) on Mar 27, 2019 at 7:56am PDT

2. Zihee

@zihee_tattoo’s semi-surrealist style is experimental, and her diverse portfolio nails both blackwork designs and colorful creations.

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A post shared by Zihee_tattoo (@zihee_tattoo) on Apr 9, 2019 at 7:50am PDT

3. Zi O

@handitrip, located in Busan, on South Korea’s southern tip, Zi O’s delicate designs are more than worth the trek.

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A post shared by 핸디트립 부산타투이스트_지오 (@handitrip) on Dec 17, 2018 at 7:27am PST

4. Ziwha

@ziwha_tattooer is known for her intricate flowers, and her designs are the perfect mixture of intricacy and elegance. Ziwha’s tattoos are delicate, detailed, and rely on the subtle contrast between black ink and the skin. She hails from the Hongdae-based tattoo collective known as Reindeer Ink (that houses a small group of experienced artists who can all communicate in English.)

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A post shared by Zihwa (@zihwa_tattooer) on Apr 21, 2019 at 2:33am PDT

5. Ildo

@Ildo_tattoo’s pieces are unique with his intricate lines and shading. He’s known for his darker characters, most notably his skull-faced figures. When he’s in Seoul, he works out of the Hongdae-based studio Lucent.

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A post shared by I L D O 일 도 (@ildo_tattoo) on Oct 19, 2018 at 9:59pm PDT

6. Haku

@ha._.ku Haku’s Japanese designs are unique and irresistable. With only 26 posts on Instagram, the tattooist has amassed more than 40k followers.

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A post shared by H A K U. (@ha.__.ku) on Apr 20, 2019 at 7:09am PDT

7. Hugo

@hugotattooer’s thick, dark lines shows a more lighthearted side to blackwork. Having lived in the U.S for a few years before making a name in the Seoul tattooing scene, he also speaks fluent English and is well-travelled.

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A post shared by Hugo (@hugocide) on Apr 21, 2019 at 5:15am PDT

8. Ziho

@tattooist_ziho puts the fine in fine art. This detail, oh god this detail.

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A post shared by ziho (@tattooist_ziho) on Apr 20, 2019 at 6:28am PDT

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A post shared by ziho (@tattooist_ziho) on Apr 17, 2019 at 7:22am PDT

9. Pitta

@pitta_kmm makes traditional art look cool, by adding in an even cooler modern touch. Using the traditional Korean Obangsaek colors (black, white, blue, yellow, and red,) pitta creates striking artwork from simple swirly clouds to famous art pieces like “The Kiss.” 

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A post shared by 피타 Pitta (@pitta_kkm) on Apr 6, 2019 at 6:42pm PDT

10. Silo

@tattooist_silo’s floral designs are blooming with beauty, and Silo’s work is an absolute Must Have.

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A post shared by 타투스튜디오 아로새기다 (@tattooist_silo) on Mar 6, 2019 at 3:11am PST

11. Hong Dam

@ilwolhongdam’s elegant line work and detail-oriented designs replicate paintings. While Hong Dam also does skillful lettering and calligraphy tattoos, as well as wonderful watercolor florals and lifelike animals.

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A post shared by HONGDAM 홍담 (@ilwolhongdam) on Apr 11, 2019 at 11:13am PDT

12. Wonseok

@tattooist_wonseok makes incredible watercolor pieces, and has (rightly) gained more than 72k followers on Instagram. Wonseok creates “splatter effect” and geometric shapes, while perfectly blending color.

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A post shared by 타투이스트_원석 (@tattooist_wonseok) on Sep 29, 2018 at 6:58pm PDT

13. Heo Woo Hyun

The tattooist behind his tag @woolovesyou, Heo Woo Hyun creates awe-inspiring quirky tattoos, with comedic characters like The Pink Panther, contorted to take the shape of hearts, pretzels, and skulls.

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A post shared by 타투이스트_원석 (@tattooist_wonseok) on Sep 29, 2018 at 6:58pm PDT

14. Sion

@tattooistsion in South Korea uses red in all the right places. From delicately beautiful Japanese fans, to feathery birds and flowers, we are all dying to get into this artist’s books. This artist can be reached at tattooistsion@gmail.com

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A post shared by 시온 (@tattooistsion) on Apr 21, 2019 at 10:40am PDT

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A post shared by 시온 (@tattooistsion) on Aug 4, 2018 at 1:34am PDT

15. Oozy

@oozy_tattoo’s signature style is a unique mixture of fine dots and lines. Also known as OOZY, Woojin Choi’s blackwork is absolutely killer.

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A post shared by OOZY / (@oozy_tattoo) on Mar 20, 2019 at 8:35am PDT

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A post shared by OOZY / (@oozy_tattoo) on Dec 12, 2018 at 6:26am PST

16. River

Graffittoo Tattoo Studio’s tattoo artist, River, is making a name for himself with his unique minimalist designs. His portfolio mostly consists of flowers with a watercolor/woodcut feel to them, and manages to achieve impeccable detail while using vibrant colors.

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A post shared by 타투이스트 리버의 그라피투 (@graffittoo) on Apr 20, 2019 at 9:12pm PDT

17. Ida

@tattooist_ida is known for her ability to creatively transform ordinary designs into dainty, but jaw-droppingly beautiful pieces.

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A post shared by Ida (@tattooist_ida) on Apr 12, 2019 at 6:35am PDT

18. Doy

@tattooist_doy is another expert tiny tattooer, who creates incredibly clean work. From sharks teeth to knights on horseback, Doy dabbles into many subjects, turning them into his own.

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A post shared by Tattooist_Doy (@tattooist_doy) on Apr 8, 2019 at 4:14am PDT

19. Nando

@nandotattooer stands out from the large list of Seoul’s floral tattooists. Nando’s delicate geometric-meets-floral blackwork are feminine and fantastic.

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A post shared by Nando Tattoo (@nandotattooer) on Apr 21, 2019 at 8:02am PDT

20. Sol

@soltattoo is one of the most popular Korean tattooist for his realistic, as well as cartoonish, animal portraits. However, you’re in safe hands with a human portrait, as Sol can do it all.

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A post shared by SOL (@soltattoo) on Apr 5, 2019 at 5:19am PDT

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A post shared by SOL (@soltattoo) on Apr 20, 2019 at 6:03am PDT

21. Grain

While @tattoo_grain is masterful with his cover-up work, Grain’s original work is is mesmerizingly beautiful. While Grain adds colors thoughtfully, his black and grey work is perfection.

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A post shared by Tattooist Grain (@tattoo_grain) on Apr 21, 2019 at 1:34am PDT

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A post shared by Tattooist Grain (@tattoo_grain) on Nov 24, 2018 at 4:19am PST

22. Seoeon

@seoeontattoo delivers adorable watercolor fill into her tiny designs black-line designs.

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A post shared by 타투이스트서언(tattooistseoeon) (@seoeontattoo) on Apr 13, 2019 at 8:23am PDT

23. Chaehwa

@ch.tattoo.ahn delivers adorable yet vintage-style pieces. Chaehwa’s signature style features squiggly lines instead of the usual over-sketched edges.

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A post shared by 타투이스트 채화 (@ch.tattoo.ahn) on Mar 7, 2019 at 3:40am PST

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A post shared by 타투이스트 채화 (@ch.tattoo.ahn) on Jul 21, 2018 at 6:03pm PDT

24. Nemo

@nemo.tattoo’s tiny tattoos are packed with detail and are incredibly cute.

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A post shared by STUDIOBYSOL_NEMO (@nemo.tattoo) on Mar 23, 2019 at 6:20am PDT

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A post shared by STUDIOBYSOL_NEMO (@nemo.tattoo) on Jan 23, 2019 at 5:12am PST

25. Tattooist Flower

@tattooist_flower favors the watercolor fill technique and only serves female clients. Making a name for herself with her beautiful floral tattoos, her eye for detail and color palette screams bright, even in her non-floral pieces. 

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A post shared by 타투이스트 꽃 (@tattooist_flower) on Mar 16, 2019 at 1:27am PDT

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A post shared by 타투이스트 꽃 (@tattooist_flower) on Dec 1, 2018 at 3:05am PST

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