In 2022, a tattoo trend is blowing in Korea. This is because more and more people are tattooing something on their skin to express their individuality with Korean tattooists.
As individuality and freedom of expression are gradually emphasized, tattoo culture is widely popular among 'Gen Z'. and the number of k-pop idols with tattoos is also increasing.
In the following content, we'll introduce Korean tattooists who have unique drawing styles along with the most popular Korean tattoo style trend.
Top 5 - 2022 Best Korean Tattoo Styles
1. Fine Line Tattoo🖊️
A fine line tattoo is a design that can be created more simply and clearly compared to other tattoo styles. This tattoo style requires a high level of concentration and technical skills to draw a line with the correct thickness and location. with fine line tattoos, you can easily enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere with a minimalist feel by tattooing it.
instagram @kvya.tattooer
Tattooist Kaya is based in Hapjeong, Seoul, Korea. She likes thin and delicate tattoos, so she is working on a fine line tattoo. With her high-quality tattoo skills and simple and cute designs, she is gaining popularity among many people.
Kaya's sophisticated fine line tattoo skills can also be found in Freaky Nine's temporary tattoos.
Kaya's artwork 'rabbit' and 'lily' are feminine and clear designs, so it's a good Korean tattoo design to give a point to fashion without any burden.
2. Doodle Tattoo, Mini Tattoo👶
Mini tattoos are very popular among Koreans getting a tattoo for the first time. The key to design is to draw lightly to give points like accessories.
There are also doodle tattoos in Korean tattoo style similar to mini tattoos. It is very popular with Generation Z in Korea because it has a cute feel like a child's doodle and can express individuality without being flashy.
Instagram @doran_tattoo
Tattooist doran specializes in colorful and cute doodle tattoos in Hongdae, Seoul. She is said to love all the cute elements of the world, such as bright colors, shiny things,and animals. Her designs are round and cute, with bright and positive energy.
At Freaky Nine, Doran's products, the lower two designs, are the most popular.
(Doran) Sparkly Butterflies (2EA)
$7.80
$12.00
Two sparkly pairs of butterflies, mini butterfly tattoo … read more
(Doran) Blue Moon on the Mountain & Romantic Cat (2EA)
$7.80
$12.00
Cat & Mountain cute doodle tattoo… read more
These are adorable and mini-sized temporary tattoos, so popular among young woman.
3. Watercolor Tattoos
A watercolor tattoo is a tattoo that paints over the skin as if drawing a watercolor painting on a canvas. It is one of the Korean tattoo ideas that have been consistently popular with Korean women for a long time as it is good for creating a soft mood like paint spreading in water.
Instagram @haesi_tt
Tattooist Haesi is based in Mapo-gu, Seoul. He is mainly working on designs using blue color and free curves. His designs contain his personality, emotions, and stories.
Haesi's watercolor tattoos can also be found on Freaky Nine.
(Haesi) Spring and Summer’s Butterfly (2EA)
$6.50
$10.00
Beautiful realistic butterfly watercolor tattoo… read more
His dreamy yet subtle watercolor design has the charm of falling into a painting.
4. Ornamental Tattoo
The ornament tattoo is a tattoo genre that is newly loved in Korea for its subtle and antique mood. In particular, it is popular regardless of gender or age with detailed and meaningful designs. There are many designs of ornament tattoos that give a dreamy feeling, such as space, planets, and butterflies.
Instagram @tattooist_urban
Tattooist Urban mainly works on geometric ornaments and mini watercolors in Hongdae, Seoul. He designs artworks, spending a lot of time mainly on the size and placement of figures. Above all, he works hard to leave good memories for everyone who gets his tattoos.
(Urban) Butterfly Swimming in Space (2EA)
$7.80
$12.00
Delicate butterfly ornamental tattoo linework… read more
In particular, Urban's ornamental tattoo sticker is one of Freaky Nine's best sellers. His delicate black line tattoos are designed to match wrists and ankles.
5. Pet tattoo
As pets are regarded as members of the family, pet tattoo is also popular in Korea to design your own pets as tattoos. If you give a photo of your pet to a tattoo artist, they will create a design that reflects the tattooist's personality.
Instagram @itsveryichi
Tattooist Ichi mainly works in hand fork tattoos in Hapjeong, Seoul. Through his unique and individualistic drawings, he is realizing the romance of many people. The two tattoo photos above are tattoo designs that Ichi personally engraved on a photo of a dog requested by a customer with his own personality.
His unique tattoo style can also be found at Freaky Nine.
(Ichi) Hojakdo - I like boxes (2EA)
$6.50
$10.00
A Korean tiger tattoo similar to a cat in a box… read more
(Ichi) Hojakdo - Yoga master (2EA)
$6.50
$10.00
A cute Korean tiger tattoo stretching out, Oriental tattoo design… read more
Inspired by the famous Korean painting 'Hojakdo', he drew a adorable tiger artwork like a cat.
As tattoos become a art in Korea, more and more creative and attractive tattoo designs are being created. Freaky Nine sells temporary tattoos that anyone can easily stick with 10 talented Korean tattooists.
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