Arshia Every member of BTS has at least one tattoo. It is a matching “7” that they all got together to show they are friends forever. Some members, like Jungkook and Jimin, have many more tattoos that tell the story of their lives.
In this article, we’re going to talk about all of their gorgeous tattoos and the meanings behind them. Not just that, but we’ll also take a look at Joonie’s rumoured wrist piece! Let’s find out how these inks are basically members’ love letters to each other and ARMYs.
BTS Tattoos at a Glance: The Quick Reference Guide
Here is a simple list of where each member put their “7” and what other tattoos they have.
| Member | Notable Tattoos | Where to spot it |
|---|---|---|
| RM (Namjoon) | Friendship “7” | Inner Ankle |
| Jin (Seokjin) | Friendship “7” | Lower Waist (Left side) |
| Suga (Yoongi) | Friendship “7” | Left Shoulder (Our brave boy’s surgery spot!) |
| J-Hope (Hoseok) | Friendship “7”, “I am your hope…” | Achilles Tendon, Shin/Thigh |
| Jimin | Nevermind, 13, Moon Phases, Youth, Friendship “7” | Ribs, Wrist, Spine, Behind Ear, Index Finger |
| V (Taehyung) | Friendship “7” | Thigh (Above the knee) |
| Jungkook | ARMY, 0613, Tiger Lily, 7, and the full sleeve! | Right Arm, Hand, Behind Ear, Chest |
Let’s go into detail about what each of these tattoos means to them and us!
The Matching “7” BTS Friendship Tattoos
This is the ultimate proof that BTS is OT7 forever.
Proposed by Joonie during that emotional 2022 FESTA dinner, each member chose a spot that means something personal. We had to wait a long time to see Suga’s tattoo, but he finally showed it was on his shoulder during his solo concert!
Do you know what the coolest part about this is? Artist PolyC revealed that when you layer all seven “7” fonts on top of each other, they form the letters “BTS.”
I’m not crying, you are!
Jungkook’s Story on His Sleeve Tattoo
Jungkook’s tattoos are probably the most recognized in BTS, and watching his sleeve slowly grow over the years has felt like watching a timeline of his life.
It all starts with the “ARMY” on his knuckles, which includes tiny initials for the other members, ensuring we are always with him in everything he does.
Moving up his arm, you’ll find his birth flower—the Tiger Lily—along with his life mottoes “rather be dead than cool” and “make hay while the sun shines.” It’s so quintessentially JK!
He recently went through a “glow-up” phase with his tattoos, collaborating with PolyC to refine his sleeve for a more cohesive look. He covered up some of his earlier impulsive designs with incredibly detailed art, including the “Bulletproof” logo and more intricate HYYH symbols.
He’s always been so honest about how his tattoos represent different moments in his life, even the “clumsy” ones, and seeing him wear them so proudly is everything.
We’ve also covered a detailed guide on Jungkook tattoos that you can check out.
Jimin’s Tattoos: Meanings Behind the Moon, Nevermind, and 13
Jimin’s tattoos have an ethereal vibe that suits him so well. The crown jewel is definitely the series of five moon phases running down his spine. The story behind it is pure “Vmin” magic.
Jimin originally only had one crescent moon, but Taehyung showed him fan art of a full moon phase design on his back. Jimin loved it so much that he went and got the whole thing done!
Beyond the moons, Jimin carries the “Nevermind” on his ribs as a badge of resilience, a nod to the BTS track that helped him through his hardest times. He also has the number “13” on his wrist, celebrating both his October birthday and the group’s debut date.
Every piece of his ink feels like a carefully chosen word in a poem, especially the “Young Forever” above his elbows. It reminds us all of the HYYH era that defined our youth.
J-Hope’s New Tattoos: What Do Hobi’s Post-Military Ink Designs Mean?
Since coming back from the military, J-Hope has been embracing a whole new “Hope on the Street” energy, which included some fresh ink.
During his time in LA with the legendary Dr. Woo, Hobi added meaningful phrases to his legs, including “I am your hope, you are my hope.”
He explained to us in a livestream that he wanted these words on his legs because they are what carry him forward into this next decade of his career.
RM New Tattoo Speculation: Is Namjoon Hiding More Ink for the Arirang Comeback?
As for our leader Namjoon, the speculation is reaching a fever pitch! While Joonie is usually a minimalist with just his “7” on his ankle, his latest Instagram posts have been sending the fandom into a complete meltdown.
Eagle-eyed ARMYs have noticed what looks like the faint outlines of a new wrist tattoo in his recent workout mirror selfie and “touching the ceiling” photos on Instagram.
He hasn’t officially confirmed it yet, and the pictures are definitely not giving the full design away—they’re just blurry enough to keep us guessing!
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Conclusion: Each of BTS Tattoos Tells A Beautiful Story
Can we just take a second to talk about how far we’ve come? It feels like just yesterday we were all squinting at low-res concert photos trying to figure out if Jimin’s “Nevermind” was actually permanent.
Now, as we stand on the doorstep of the Arirang comeback in March 2026, tattoos have become such a beautiful, open part of BTS’s identity.
BTS tattoos aren’t just tattoos to ARMY. They’re little reminders of different eras, emotions, and moments we shared with them. Every time a new tattoo is revealed, it feels like being trusted with a tiny glimpse of their inner world.
And if there’s one thing we know, it’s that Bangtan is always growing. So who knows—there might be more stories in ink waiting for us in the future.
FAQs
Jungkook has not removed his tattoos. Some designs have been updated or expanded, which can make them appear different in older photos than in recent ones.
V has a BTS-related friendship tattoo, but he hasn’t publicly revealed any other tattoos. As always with Taehyung, fans typically learn things only when he chooses to share them.
Jungkook is widely believed to be the first member to openly show tattoos, long before it became common among idols, which made it even more iconic.
Jin, RM, Suga, and V only have the “7” friendship tattoo as far as we know.
Most of his recent ones (the “7” and the spine moon phases) were done or refined by the talented PolyC. His earlier pieces, like “13,” were originally linked to an artist named DongHwa.
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