Many Korean celebrities have tattoos and fans are always curious about what they mean or the story behind why they got them. This series will explore the meanings behind some of your favorite celebrities’ tattoos. Read the previous articles from our “Tattoo Meaning” series here! This week we’ll be covering NCT Johnny’s motivating chest, shoulder, and arm tattoos. You might have noticed that Johnny has a few tattoos. Johnny has some intricate tattoos on his chest, running over his shoulder and down to his arm, too. They include a delicate olive branch pattern, a swallow, and a jaguar that stands out between the leaves. You may have seen glimpses of the tattoo in his Instagram and NCT concept photos. He has explained that he got the olive branch because it has multiple meanings that he thinks are cool. Traditionally, an olive branch is best known for symbolizing peace and friendship. This meaning dates back to ancient Greek mythology. Johnny got the swallow tattoo done recently in Los Angeles. Fans speculate that he got the tattoo along with fellow NCT members Yuta and TaeYong. The three of them form the ‘95 line of NCT. He is especially fond of his jaguar tattoo because of the attention to detail it has. Johnny said that this tattoo gives him the bravery to live courageously and serves as a reminder to do so. Johnny has another tattoo on his lower arm. It’s an inscription of a sunflower. He says that he got the tattoo because of the meaning behind the flower in general. He loves the way that sunflowers always face the sun and have positive energy with a positive meaning. It is a symbolic source of strength to help Johnny overcome obstacles and stay motivated. He wants to always try to stay positive and move toward the light. Johnny has also mentioned that he hopes that NCTzens (NCT’s fandom) can also gain positive energy from them. What do you think of his tattoos? Let us know in the comments. Are there any other Korean celebrities (idols, actors, etc.) whose tattoos you are curious about? If you leave their name in the comments down below, we will consider featuring them in this series! Check out the other K-Pop idols in this series who have tattoos in this collective list: 13 K-Pop Idols With Tattoos And The Meaning Of Each One KPOP STORIES|Jul 21, 2022 Make sure to read our latest “Tattoo Meaning” articles here, too:
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