Being A Female Tattoo Artist In Korea | EVERYDAY BOSSES #56

Zihwa is a female tattoo artist in South Korea specializing in floral designs. In South Korea tattoos have long been seen as a symbol of violence, membership to a gang, or at the very least, rebellion against mainstream culture. But Zihwa is trying to change the country’s attitudes toward tattoo culture by showing people that tattoos are less about disrespecting social norms but more of a work of art and self-expression.
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[@SaraH-jn5db]

We have a foreign host who is both fluent and willing to get a tattoo from one of the interviewees. I love her

[@armsock]

Much better than other hosts they had who pull a sour face as soon as they finish asking a question.

[@nem3sis.yt_]

@Elegant Oprah theres actually a lot but its very subtile most of the time some people catch those things more then others wich is why its bothersome sometimes bc it makes the interview awkward however this interview was perfectly performed

[@corgiville8191]

She’s about as foreign as the artist herself. She’s more Korean than us Korean Americans

[@bluenovagaming1922]

@@corgiville8191 Globalism at work, all part of the plan.

[@agiosKatastrof]

I had keep on checking to see if she was a foreigner. Then, I realized that she was more Korean than myself.

[@samteejaykay]

So instead of a shady back alley vibe, they went for a shady opulent mafia vibe.

[@reecewori7146]

lmaooo, i wanna do the same thing with my future parlor too lol

[@1000wastedwords]

And I'm absolutely here for it 🙌

[@anadd6195]

😂

[@nidhi2693]

still very classy and i love it. i personally am not thinking to get a tattoo but i love the aesthetics!

[@chansrroom]

... * intense fanfic ideas *

[@tatianemartins6615]

I like how the interviewer let the artist talks and didn't make any annoying question Like

[@eileen2281]

No comments? 😂

[@an6350]

@@eileen2281 her comment says "Like" at the end, not reply lol everyone was caught off guard

[@yotaruvegeta]

“Being a tattoo artist is illegal” That’s so weird to hear.

[@livelovelife32]

It is a strange profession to be made illegal. I understand frowning on tattoos due to their culture history but making the actual tattoo profession illegal? Strange. It's not like it by itself is a harmful career.

[@binimbap]

it's more like "non-legal" than illegal per se, there is no explicit law specifically prohibiting it but rather it could be seen as a violation of existent medical law. technically you can be a tattoo artist if you have a medical license.

[@CottidaeSEA]

@@binimbap Yeah, I feel like there's a lot of misinformation being thrown around regarding the legality of it. I wrote a comment about it to spread awareness, but it didn't really get any attention. Nevermind, it got 200+ likes now.

[@woonawoona]

@@binimbap lols. imagine requiring tattoo artists to ALSO be a doctor? lol ludicrous

[@jhh9788]

@@woonawoona I understand u, but actually, they use the anesthetic drug, and there could be side effects.. so I can somehow understand why do they need a medical license. Plastic surgeons can do tho.

[@SweetLitzLM]

Shes not only a famous tattoo artist in Korea, shes REALLY well known worldwide. One of my life goals is having a tattoo from her.

[@fe3esh]

@@shiawitwicky3901 what the heck about that comment is a nonsense joke?

[@SweetLitzLM]

@@shiawitwicky3901 its not a joke, she has half Million people following her on instagram. If you know any tattoo artist with more followers than her then tell me. Edit: some people missintepreted that. They think I said she's the most popular tattoo artist in the world which I know is not true. It's just really rare to find a tattoo artist with more followers than her, which means she's pretty popular in the industry. Also people are saying "we only measure talent by followers nowadays" and that also wasn't at all what I said. Popularity doesn't measure talent. But I also happen to think her illustrations are beautiful, she's an extremely talented artist and her fame is very well deserved.

[@tamadz1009]

Yes same bruh, after I experience onsen

[@isoldereincarnated5697]

I love her art, is also one of my goals to get a tattoo from her 🥰

[@miyanokazuko4872]

@@shiawitwicky3901 You are just an extra. Stop being an extra gaeeee

[@Thefirelordozai]

Her back must hurt from single handedly holding up the tattoo industry in Korea and Australia fighting two different battles. Like damn.

[@jmhask53]

totally

[@sacura605]

And being a woman in korea too.

[@junghoonkim559]

@@sacura605 ? how does being a woman in Korea make it difficult for her? You shouldn't believe everything media says unless you've actually lived in South Korea for a while. Foreign media (or media targeting foreign viewers) tend to overexaggerate certain things or be biased towards one side when it comes to South Korea. Idk if it was this channel or not but even with the spy cam incident in South Korea the video takes out the real fact that after the report the investigation team searched the whole of Seoul for months, yet found no spy cams. Also it never makes videos of feminists in South Korea calling men "criminals in their nature" and a professor writing public essay about men being insects with stages of pervertedness (from the Organisation of Philosophical Studies in South Korea). Do you know why? It's because this doesn't attract viewers from foreign countries because feminism is different in western nations. The mainstream wave of feminism in South Korea is vastly different; it's about degrading men, not about equality. Even the current president said he is a feminist and supported feminism, and the major Korean news channels are also very much biased (e.g. when the professor who wrote about men being insects got attacked by furious people in her online lesson meet, the news took out the information of her essay and only said "a professor gets attacked by female-hating crowd"). Those in their 40s and 50s won't look at youtube, so when they listen to the news they will just believe that it says. Being a man in Korea is very much harder than being a woman.

[@stonecat676]

@@junghoonkim559 and did you attempt to get any feedback from women of your country when you made these observations? or did you just come to your own conclusions like incels here in the US? feedback and second/third opinions are very important ya know?

[@junghoonkim559]

@@stonecat676I did indeed speak to my friends in South Korea, and it was clear they didn't support that kind of "feminism" in South Korea. The reason I put speech marks on the word is because I don't think what the "feminists" (or those who call themselves that) are doing in South Korea is for equality. Ofc there's good actual feminists in South Korea as well, but I dont think the current image of feminism in the country reflects them.

[@aestheticcat8976]

I gotta say, I applaud her because she's a talented bad ass. I've heard the culture difference gives tattoos a bad rap, so I appreciate her breaking down those walls. ❤️

[@CoolReptiles70]

simp

[@jimabrahamguillaume3301]

@@CoolReptiles70 So appreciating women is bad nowadays,Praising someone doesn't make you a simp.Stop this stupidity.She is an role model for many women,You guys are only destroying normality within people.

[@CoolReptiles70]

@@cupcakee993 there isn't anything to appreciate lmao

[@shannaia6549]

@@CoolReptiles70 ur obviously jealous of her lmaoooooooooooo haters gotta hate 💅✨✨✨✨✨

[@shannaia6549]

@@cupcakee993 True✨

[@littlelir4942]

The place looks so luxurious. First time seeing a tattoo shop like this one.

[@pseitrends1435]

Well its korea duh people. Looks lile royalty in korea

[@Funtastik25]

@@pseitrends1435 clearly you watch too much kpop.

[@NaNa-wy2tk]

@@pseitrends1435 eeww koreaboo

[@pseitrends1435]

@@NaNa-wy2tk why ew

[@NaNa-wy2tk]

@@pseitrends1435 cause you're a koreaboo.

[@Antz1800]

Everyone in the comments talking about the tattoo artist skills we'll I'm here jealous abt the foreigner speaking fluent Korean

[@유한한-g4b]

I am learning Korean right now and her pronunciation was really on point.

[@phamnuwen9442]

Both skills have the same solution: Work. Lots and lots of work.

[@alienxthemostpowerfulficti2888]

@@choijincheol7141 practice and learn And b consistent That's all u need. They did the same too to reach there lol

[@Antz1800]

@@phamnuwen9442 word

[@Antz1800]

@@alienxthemostpowerfulficti2888 only thing is you have to be committed

[@jalmeenkaur6658]

I love how she spreads awareness on harassment through her work too. She’s an inspiration to all women who want to achieve big dreams despite society’s constant opposition.🖤

[@CoolReptiles70]

simp

[@Ebbsy08]

@@CoolReptiles70 That’s not how it is used -_-

[@PokeTwilight]

@Grace Hwang Some people have issues in their life so they need to express it online to make them sound masculine.

[@CoolReptiles70]

@Julia W what exactly did she do to deserve respect? draw some flowers? pffft give me a break.

[@marilenat.1271]

@@CoolReptiles70 lol you just found an easy way to troll people, going about and posting those 4 letters under great comments, thus hijacking the conversations.

[@blackpinksyadom6443]

When she said she is 32 I choked😂😂😂 I thought she is at least 23😂😂

[@Mei_hope]

Asian .. iM asian and for me she is 30S, If your western they will think shes so young

[@blackpinksyadom6443]

@@Mei_hope tbh I'm Asian too but I'm still surprised😂

[@NaNa-wy2tk]

32 is not old. People are always shocked at 30yrs olds faces, maybe finally realize that it's because 30 was never old.

[@blackpinksyadom6443]

@@NaNa-wy2tk I didn't say its old I just didn't expect her to be elder than 20 Cause she still looks like she is around her 20s

[@Ray-kc6wf]

@@blackpinksyadom6443 Actually same. She looks reeeaallyyy young for 32. Im not saying 32 is old but she looks way younger...

[@CottidaeSEA]

The problem with tattooing in South Korea is that the medical law simply does not make any exceptions, which means you need a license to do it. However, that's a license for medicine. It would therefore be good if laws were changed and they created a license specifically for tattooing. It's something which would benefit both tattoo artists and customers.

[@racheldavey4052]

Which makes me curious about ear piercing in Korea. Do the doctors do ear piercings ? Because that’s also a needle

[@CottidaeSEA]

@@racheldavey4052 As far as I'm aware they are ironically not illegal to do. I believe part of the reason why tattooing is still illegal is due to the stigma regarding it. It is similar to Japan in that generally only unlawful people had them.

[@Sporkie]

​@@CottidaeSEA Same with in Chinese culture (I think anywhere with East Asian culture present). It's been historically associated with criminal enterprise and gangs and it's still taboo, but I think it's every-so-slowly changing.

[@CottidaeSEA]

@@Sporkie It's not limited to them, but yes. Even America and Europe had the same stigma around it, and it can be noticed in the oldest generation, but they began getting tattoos purely for cosmetic reasons earlier. This means they simply have a headstart in the progress of removing that stigma. Unlike what a lot of people would like, these things take many generations to change. That's the case with all cultural changes.

[@gg.youlubeatube6249]

Self harm do not benefit anyone.

[@YesUrJudgmental]

ironic that getting tattoos from a tattoo artist are illegal, yet majority of koreans have gone under the knife for vanity's sake

[@kyuree]

I'm thinking this must be a mafia thing like onsens forbidding tattoos to keep the Yakuza out

[@sabinabest8933]

Lol so true

[@saracruze2212]

👍

[@alskarmode]

Getting tattoos aren’t illegal - it’s only illegal if it’s done by someone without a medical license. Like she explained in the video. The reason plastic surgery is okay is because it is done by a medical professional. Tattooing itself isn’t illegal - it’s only illegal if done by someone without a medical license, which is all tattoo artists. Cuz honestly why would you go to medical school to be a tattoo artist. There’s a lot of misinformation being spread

[@alexia9815]

@@alskarmode i didn’t really understand the part where she says she could be caught? Are the locations for the parlors secret and if they find your location then you get punished?

[@bubbleteajuseyo]

i've been following her a while on Instagram and i cannot wait until it's safe to travel, because i want her to do my next tattoo piece so bad!!

[@meganwong4069]

@@sunandmoon139 @zihwa_tattooer

[@MarcoPolo-ze2gl]

Weeb

[@Ebbsy08]

@@MarcoPolo-ze2gl That is a slur used to describe people that are too obsessed with JAPANESE culture (mostly through anime) to a degree that they’re genuinely thinking they’re Japanese. You could have picked Koreaboo instead, but even none of them makes sense since how is following someone because they’re talentful in a profession considered being a “weeb”? I bet you’re also the type of normie to throw “Simp” in every possible given moment when it’s something between a guy and a chick, y’all superficial normies makes me sick of being in the meme culture.

[@MarcoPolo-ze2gl]

@@Ebbsy08 AYAYA go watch your Anime. It was just a joke.

[@Ebbsy08]

@@MarcoPolo-ze2gl Typical how you gotta act defensive when your joke completely failed because of poor choice of word.

[@earthshuman3864]

Even now most of South Korean thinks tattoo is for idols and actors but things are changing fastly so hope soon everyone will look at tatoo with positive wibe

[@camille744]

I mean even idols and actors can't get them freely because they have to be taped over or censored on TV. Older generation still tend to see them poorly

[@cathousecathouse6928]

Tattoo is bad for your skin.

[@genevievebui-sin5607]

I'd say big cities are fine like Seoul are more open minded about tattoos since they are becoming popular with the younger generation but they have a long way to go with destigmising the association of crime and gangsters with tattoos

[@musicforalltastes5643]

@@cathousecathouse6928 tattoo is bad for everyone's skin.

[@yummy8074]

@@cathousecathouse6928 what are you trying to prove with your statement? That people think that getting their skin stabbed with needles and ink will make their skin healthier? Ofc it's gonna react and be itchy. For how long tho?

[@helenbae3090]

(i’m korean) the interviewer is very fluent in korean omg it shocked me 👀 her accent is practically on point. ngl i thought she was korean till i saw her

[@hiimpalebluedot48]

예.

[@teresadownes2422]

I'm Irish HELLO FROM DUBLIN 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@fortune_roses]

Her artistry is inspiring! Yet she also looks like an elf goddess :0

[@CoolReptiles70]

simp

[@lunamooncat7926]

@@CoolReptiles70 jeez, when will people stop with the simp bs?

[@GenkiStarLeaf]

@@lunamooncat7926 I can't tell you how much I hate the word Simp now.

[@lunamooncat7926]

@@GenkiStarLeaf you can't compliment anyone or anything anymore without someone spewing out this dumb word

[@Vendemiair]

@@lunamooncat7926 Indeed, dunno who started this BS but I roasted someone not so long ago about using "simp" like a universal answer for praise given to woman.

[@sweetweightspowerlifterhul7222]

“A single flower can convey either happiness or grief.” Whoa...so deep🌺

[@CoolReptiles70]

???

[@jaggyleigh9672]

Being a tattoo artist myself, I have seen my fair share of cringey interviews. This was absolutely not one of them. Thank you for such a great interviewer that allowed the artist to speak

[@JaiOnline]

Interviewer: What are your negative experiences as a tattoo artist? Zihwa: Men. 😂😭

[@lokideangelus]

no one ever commented on the 2 bad ass rifle hanging on the wall.

[@snoopgaming5127]

Exactly 😂

[@jerrypark3050]

Cuz they're fake?

[@elmapagala6317]

She's badass tattoo artist to make tattoos better again

[@yerri5567]

Elma Pagala Why is she a "badass"? I dont get it. Please explain

[@CoolReptiles70]

simp comment

[@elmapagala6317]

@@yerri5567 I mean she badass with drawing the tattoos

[@yerri5567]

@@elmapagala6317 Yeh I dont get it. How is drawing flowers "badass"? =/

[@elmapagala6317]

@@yerri5567 art is badass

[@swisstrader]

60 year old dude here who’s never had a tattoo in his life and would now consider one based on this woman’s artistry 😊

[@lulu9421]

As long as u keep things respectful and professional, it should be fine!

[@Sachiihero]

Go for it! You only live once so get one if you want!

[@CoolReptiles70]

you are at the age of being a grandparent and you want a tattoo based on some crappy youtube video? dude, grow up...

[@arcyfilm]

@@CoolReptiles70 are you serious? It’s his own life so he can decide whatever he wants to do with his body. you are the one who should grow up.

[@hpkaulitz]

@@CoolReptiles70 he already said that he wanted a tattoo because of her talent, artistry/aesthetic style. let people appreciate art bro

[@MegaLOLfighter]

ngl, I feel like Korea has one of the best tattoo artists. Their style and the way the lines and shading is done is just another quality.

[@michellecampbell1926]

“because i’m a woman i am bolder and stronger when facing those problems.” i love that

[@twobrownbears]

I've never seen such delicate, pretty, graceful, feminine, and esthetically pleasing tattoos. I usually don't like tattoos, but her artwork is breath-takingly gorgeous. I would actually consider getting one from her so I could look at it and enjoy it all the time. She really is turning something shady into something beautiful. 🌸

[@_de_reve]

there are many tatoo artists all over the world doing that style! it's called 'fine line tattoo' if you want to look up artists on insta that's how you find them

[@LilaAzulable]

I don't think tattoos are shady in any style, it is just the perception of people.

[@bymatter]

I’m from Japan. I had multiple tattoos from her back when I visited South Korea. But, I had them hidden as soon as I went back to Japan, because it’s considered “shameful.” I wish I could show them to the world, but I can’t..

[@halfandhalfbastard8033]

Aw that sucks, but it’s absolutely wonderful to have such pretty tattoos from her I’m sure!

[@milkandspice1074]

Make an Instagram and hide your face? Maybe?

[@zinnia5659]

Can I ask you how much she charge?

[@bymatter]

@@zinnia5659 20,000 krw for small pieces and up to 1,000,000 krw for bigger pieces. krw = korean won

[@Musiknird]

She's right when she says Korean female tattooists are among the best in the world. My tattooist in Korea is absolutely amazing and her work is outstanding. She also speaks English fluent because she was born in the USA but moved back to Korea in her 20's.

[@bellamunoz7106]

I’m not even gonna lie, she’s is the prettiest women i’ve ever seen in my life, the tattoos just add more beauty

[@zf5214]

she makes the exact style of tattoos that i've always wanted. absolute art

[@zipcy88]

Interviewee's polite and warm manners were very impressive. I really like this interview.

[@Sol-ic3dv]

i hope that in the future she doesn't have to feel anxious anymore and continues with her amazing work while being free of worries

[@diaries.5423]

okay, nobody's gonna say it? (fine) *she's rich bruh*

[@koppio]

It's a pretty lucrative business if you have the skills and clients that are willing to pay. Other than that, the overhead costs of rent and equipment can add up to a lot.

[@user-iq4hl7bl7b]

She's tattooed celebrities, ofc she's rich 😌

[@firstlast7719]

I am tattoo-free but if I ever did have one done I would want the level of detail Zihwa can achieve. Doubt she will ever come to Toronto but anything is possible. She is very talented.

[@QuietlyCurious]

Same. I hope she does lotuses cause that's the only tattoo I could ever live with.

[@silvianharyono2073]

@@QuietlyCurious I think she will. She made her design based on people's request right? So if someone actually request for a lotus, maybe she'll make it :3 And lotus is really pretty, not gonna lie

[@QuietlyCurious]

@@silvianharyono2073 Sure is pretty and very meaningful!

[@mbank3832]

And I doubt she charge cheap either

[@silvianharyono2073]

@@mbank3832 Well her works and hospitality are great so it's fine

[@XTheBeautyGuruX]

I've decided. I shall become fluent in Korean and get a tattoo from this talented woman. My life goal has finally been revealed.

[@maddiej2165]

Tattoos can be so gorgeous if the design is well drawn and if the tattoo artist does a good job inking it. Her tattoos are so gorgeous and that just made me want to get a tattoo even more

[@katatoth1983]

Couldn’t help but imagine her being caught mid-tattooing.

[@ZyZy456]

Tattoos: Korea doesn’t like that and it’s Taboo Plastic Surgery: *Welcome come right on in....*

[@sourwatermelon]

Surgery isint a taboo though, its very common.

[@maliciousqueefer3427]

@@sourwatermelon they're the same thing, people just dont like tattoos because they cant pull it off smh

[@Kimeesunshine]

There's totally different in the way they are used. Surgery is used to fit the mold and tattoo is done too be different (both reasons aren't alway the main reasons but they are the consequences of the acts)

[@majesticoolmuffin7992]

people suck so much omg why do we live in such a misogynistic society, i'm so sick of it. a tattoo shop with just female artists is not any reason to assume it's peddling illegal sex work. if they were all men, no one would think that. so sick.

[@yerri5567]

Majesticool Muffin If it was all men, MORE illegal activity would be associated with that store. So how is that "misogynistic" again?

[@D0x1511af]

misogynic society 😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡I spotted an *imbecile here* ....blaming all men fault....feminist logic...because an individuals actions

[@majesticoolmuffin7992]

@@yerri5567 lmfao did you read my argument? im assuming the illegal activity YOU'RE indicating is drugs and weapons. because the shop hires female artists, and the entire world sexualizes females to such an extent, it is misogynistic to claim they are selling sex. jesus yall really try to contort things

[@yerri5567]

@@majesticoolmuffin7992 "lmfao did you read my argument?" If I didnt read your comment how would I respond to you quoting your exact words?? "im assuming the illegal activity YOU'RE indicating is drugs and weapons" Try extortion as well, which is a broad term that involves assault/harassment of all kinds to get what they want, whether it is financial, physical, threats to kins etc. So how is that "misogynistic" again? Youre literally just cherry picking 1 form of crime and victimising your gender on it. Also remember this, females are also the ones selling sex (even without the interference of men). Women also allow themselves to be sexualised. You honestly think women attract men with just their brains and personality? Physical attraction plays a part. Anything that increases ones physical appeal in attracting the opposite sex is by definition "sexualising" oneself. Dont even pretend women dont play a role in that. So much for your "misogynistic" society.

[@al8951]

@@D0x1511af Ok incel

[@silvianharyono2073]

She is amazing. I just love her smiling eyes, her positive vibe and her dreams are just too amazing for this world. I hope for the best for her :3

[@CoolReptiles70]

simp

[@Kaiser0303]

she's so beautiful

[@CoolReptiles70]

what

[@adrianli3078]

Yup she is

[@sudiptamohanty5572]

plastic surgery ftw

[@rokko_fable]

Yep. she is attractive. But I can't appreciate it because it's obviously plastic surgery. Fake is a big turn off.

[@maryam-ml9sb]

@@rokko_fable with plastic surgery or without it she's pretty and beautiful 🌺🌞

[@rory5213]

oh my god she did Changkyun's and Minhyuk's tattoos i love her work

[@mrsvoice7292]

Omg really? How do you know???

[@rory5213]

@@mrsvoice7292 it's been mentioned a few times !!

[@cancercarrot]

The title should be “Being one of THE top worldwide tattoo artists originally from Korea” Zhiwa is a huge deal! 🤩😍👏💖✨

[@sofiarosado1225]

I hope she can make that magazine a reality, I would love to see and read about her artwork, it's beautiful...

[@CoolReptiles70]

simp

[@komikkyo]

@@CoolReptiles70 what part of the comment is simping?? they’re admiring an admirable person.

[@jasminemunoz8908]

I've gotten three tattoos from female artists while in korea. The talent there is so incredible.

[@clairelee4529]

Whoever the producer is for Korea stories at Asian Boss, he or she deserves a credit. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to organize this really cool piece. I actually stopped watching Asian Boss for a while until recently. I came back because of the latest Korea stories. Really admirable topics over recent months and visuals are much better now that I can actually watch the whole thing. Definitely my favorite Asian Boss video. Kudos to whoever decided to cover this story, very important story that had to be told. Keep it up!

[@cassandradiaz7651]

Props to Asian Boss Host Sabrina for this interview. Your commitment to this story -beautiful🌼 Thank you for bringing light to Zihwa and her amazing talent, history, and point of view 💙

[@JWPanimation]

And when that Tattoo heals we want to see it!

[@CoolReptiles70]

UPDATE: the tattoo was crap so Sabrina had it removed

[@quigonjin3229]

idk what it is but a girl with tattoos makes me feel a certain way...more especially since she’s doing it despite the conservative korean culture. she’s awesome 🖤🤍

[@CoolReptiles70]

wtf bro that's called a fetish, stop watching so much porn and get a gf

[@moonnd1522]

To everyone that watch this and compliment the tattoo artist, be aware that there's always a troll that will call you a simp and simply insulting everyone so I hope you won't give them the attention they crave, let's just forget their existence :3

[@ayleene100]

What a beautiful, talented, artistic person!! I admire her work, her open-minded thoughts and her personal fight for a future that allows legal tattoo art! Wish her succes!!

[@CoolReptiles70]

she has zero talent

[@WauMau00]

Thank you so much for giving her a platform to spread awareness. I learned a lot. It is so depressing that women have to face sexual harassment all the time. She is also spreading awareness on that. I wish her the best.

[@jagrathisubbaiah8379]

She's very skilled and passionate 💜

[@CoolReptiles70]

simp

[@jagrathisubbaiah8379]

@@CoolReptiles70 needa vaatha maraya

[@toreshie]

Been following her for ages on IG, would love to get a tattoo done by her one day!! Such pretty designs 😍

[@nekossidesu]

What's her ig??

[@toreshie]

@@nekossidesu zihwa_tattooer is her main one

[@oshin-wr2xy]

she is brave and i appriciate what she is doing♡

[@CoolReptiles70]

simp

[@ashleyjacob1687]

*appreciate

[@oshin-wr2xy]

@@ashleyjacob1687 oh thanks😅

[@vikram.joshi.dirtrider]

Zihwa, you are both an amazing artist and a courageous woman. I admire your work and find your words inspirational. After watching this video I would love to get a tattoo from you!

[@olinda013]

She is my favorite tattoo artist since about 5 years now ❤️ i want to get tattooed by her so bad!

[@CoolReptiles70]

why exactly?

[@pauline6322]

It's suprising to hear that a place where plastic surgery is normalised, tattoo is considered taboo. Make it make senseee

[@asthenyukimori9853]

32 looks like 22, my friends 18 looks like 38 :(

[@bluenovagaming1922]

Korean plastic surgery and makeup does wonders, no secret here.

[@ida3400]

isn't it sad that they are forced to separate their gender just bc of these shady men? And people say we don't need feminism anymore wtf. Men always go silent when it comes to these matters

[@Karina-sf7sh]

She looks like Kim Lip from LOONA with that mask on. 🤣

[@jaba06]

I follow her on IG and she really does great work!

[@SomeOnce9]

Tattoo artists in korea are awesome, i like their aesthetics!

[@exitprom]

it's so sad that such a wonderful woman like her still has to go through all these terrible things men do, but i'm so inspired by how strong she is and how she brings her message to the world no matter what. she's both strong and beautiful inside & outside!

[@hannah_ellie]

My dream is getting the opportunity to be tattooed by her, she has created some of the most beautiful designs I have ever seen

[@RemusDs]

South Korea the country with probably the most plastic surgery doesn't let people get tattoos cause it involves small needles...ironic, I hope they change that so others like her can do what they love without having to look over their shoulders all the time.

[@niamhwatson]

her artwork❤️❤️ and can we talk about how cool that tattoo studio looks?

[@mizzzlind]

" You are always precious and deserve respect ", wow... what a powerful line... Zihwa surely a lady boss kinda person, what an inspiration... Thank you Asian Boss for sharing her story...

[@puripuriin]

girl im willing to fly from BRAZIL to Korea only to get a tattoo from her, I want it so bad

[@yasamanmoslemzadeh1316]

She's so strong and inspiring. I live in Sydney I want to know where her shop is please, I wanna get some tattoos.

[@jeng6136]

She was a guest tattooist at a studio 30min away from Sydney CBD in 2018. She mentioned she wanted to eventually have a studio in Sydney in the future but I don’t think it’s happened yet. Goyo is another tattooist that works with Ziwha and she’s still in Sydney. they have very similar style.

[@user-le1yb7bw2u]

the shop's called Le Jardin de Zihwa =D it's in Sydney and a private studio so they tell you their address after you confirm bookings and stuff but it's not a trek to travel to at all

[@Gbbii_5]

I don't know Indians are having that negative perspective cause when ever I talk about to having tattoo, some ppl thinks it's cool and some thinks it's painful . I don't know whether there's a negative thinking or what.🤔 And if u see in our tradition our some granny had tattooed there forehead with a single dot ,btw eyebrows.and etc ,also some of them say u should have a dot of tattoo cause god will not accept u after death😅

[@ToniaV]

I watched this video when it was 1st released and was amazed by her skill. Little did I know that I would see her amazing piece on my idol's body. She's such an amazing artist

[@mrainheart5423]

Just realised from her style and art that I have been following her in insta for long time now .

[@rvclsl1597]

Isn't she Monsta X's Minhyuk's tattoo artist?

[@claomd]

She is!

[@aizox6669]

im a pilipino with 2 full sleeves tattoo, ive been to korea and japan, the way they looked at me and treated me it was like am i a criminal or something, they even so scared talking to me. so the discrimination with tattooed person are high on those country (based on my experience)

[@natenate88]

Uh .. these days tattoos aren't a big deal.. go to any downtown nightlife districts and every other korean guy has sleeve tattoos

[@0x1EGEN]

Might be because tattoos are usually affiliated with gangs/mafia members such as the Yakuza.

[@edmundwasilewski]

"Yin n Yang", so soft and beautiful, yet so tuff and hard. From Australia 🇦🇺 With respect 🙏

[@elle4829]

I have this urge to learn tattooing, I’m just afraid that I won’t be fit or able to pursue it.

[@RedDanganan]

I know she's a strong independent woman. But she should get a boyfriend who specializes in martial arts, bad ass self defense or a high rank cop etc.. And one day he be like "you mess with my baby! I'll end you!" 😡☠️👊 I mean only strong and emotionally equipped men can date her. 😂😂

[@Jade-wb6fd]

I’ve loved her work for years. I think she does the most beautiful tattoos I’ve ever seen. I got a tattoo from her shop but not from her though because she’s so popular and is always fully booked so fast

[@sourwatermelon]

Being a Tattoo artist isn't technically illegal. Since you are sticking needles in, the government required a medical license that proves you know what you're doing medically. If you have a license then that means you have nothing to worry about, but if you don't, then you being an tattoo artist is illegal.

[@candidp9672]

Fighting multiple prejudices one tattoo at a time.

[@CoolReptiles70]

simp

[@flame0111]

Omg, I'm so proud of you girl I'm a 19 yr old girl from India and tattoos aren't really admired here as well n i just love tattoos i can't just express in words how much i am obsessed with this art, i also got two tattoos 3 years ago, n m sure gonna have a lot of tattoos in future... I also wanted to be a tattoo artist n i can relate with u so much... You deserve a huge respect, you've gone through so much but h didn't give up... Proud m just so proud....

[@Duran762]

Damn shes pretty and talented

[@inda8540]

Now I know why they used to blur out Jungkook’s tattoos 😳

[@akemi2929]

Wait. Jungkook has tattoos?

[@stargazer_skywalker]

@@akemi2929 yes a lot on his arms :)

[@kayann3]

In almost all Korean TV shows, when a guest has visible tattoos, they'd put nude colored tape(s) on them 😂

[@francescatibaldi4205]

I knew about her 'cause she did the tattoos for 2 members of a group called Monsta X, I'm totally in love with her style! Hope the law will change soon and that the artists could feel safe

[@순뚜부-d9q]

Its stupid to think tattos are bad or somth, its same for smoking, only 18+ can do that if they want, its thier live so they can get on thier body whatever they want, they take risks on thier own, its not like tatto workers apply tattos on them violently lol, they do job like all other people, if man take risk and he want thats his choice and thats it. What is bad about that? Ppl dont have logical thinking, bcs 95% in this world are stupud and thats sad to see, bcs we csnt evolve if we fight among ourselfs and grow more and more, whew.

[@klinn2240]

what an amazing, strong, talented and beautiful woman💕 wishing her all the best!

[@mellownessuperstar2618]

Not going to lie.. If I could get a tattoo done by a beautiful, Korean woman I would love it as well. Stalking is over the line but I can absolutely understand falling in love with your artist. I have plenty myself and it would be a dream for someone like her to put a tattoo on me. 😃

[@SonaUniverse]

I love this documentary. I have gotten 2 tattoos while I was in Korea and will go there again to get more. The work really is some of the best I've seen in the world and so extremely detailed!

[@erin_wongggggg]

Bruh I've been wanting to get a tattoo for years. Now I want one just from her. Omg the details

[@liz6735]

Where is her social media and business page information? I’d love to check it out 감사합니다

[@zipcy88]

She is really a professional and always growing artist. I'm really proud that she is a Korean female tattooist. 지화님 너무 멋져요 진짜.. 해를 거듭할수록 멋지고 존경스러워요.

[@femmefatale4442]

Her place is beautiful, her tattoos are beautiful, and she is beautiful. I was never really into tattoos, but if she was the one giving it to me I wouldn't mind 😍

[@arwenschild6406]

For the sake of women like Zihwa, I really hope that South Korea will soon legalize the tattoo artist job. It is a shame that because of the restrictions, female tattoo artists are subject to harassment and cannot even receive legal help.

[@nini-qy8do]

One day I swear on my love for art I will get a tattoo from her. She is now officially my rolemodel

[@virustrojangen-win3259]

I follow she in Instagram, I love her works 🖤🖤🖤

[@virustrojangen-win3259]

@glass_shids @zihwa_tattooer

[@micaelaclifford2729]

I need to comment this. I always say that I don't want to get tattoed on me but I do like tattoos on other people and I admire tattoo artists designs. So even if I say I would never get a tattoo, I would do it in South Korea just to be supportive of the industry there! They are seriously so talented, I even got inspired to try designs and paiting because of these talented Korean tattooists. Check them out on Instagram, they are crazy talented! @studiobysol @tattooist_basil @0chicken./tattoo ❤

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

her work is beautiful art. and she is a brave and intriguing person.

[@CoolReptiles70]

what

[@navinci9761]

@@CoolReptiles70 my guy shut up,no one here likes you

[@velikapane4336]

South Korea shouldn’t make tattooing completely illegal like maybe they can allow people who actually consider as professional and have total experience to open a tattoo businesses and when there is a customer who want a tattoo the tattoo artist need to make sure they are in a age where they actually can get tattoo like 21- above

[@Gotsui]

She's so open minded that gives me peace about the future in korea's perception of tattoos

[@loftyradish6972]

Her tattoos are so incredibly beautiful. I love how fine the lines are.