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thewhat



Joined: 03 Jun 2005
Location: Seoul suburbs

PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:59 pm    Post subject: Where to get a tattoo??? Reply with quote

Does anyonr know a good spot in Seoul or Songtan? I want the best, not some ghetto Korean bootleg SH!T

I know its rare for Koreans to have tattoo's and all that but I see people on TV and stuff.

Serious, if you know any thing hook me up. Thanks!
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mourningclam



Joined: 27 Jan 2004

PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There was some girl in Seoul whom people know of that does really good art. I think the cops shut her down a while ago, since tattooing is illegal here, unless it is being done by a doctor. Most of the work done I've seen here on Korens were prison house tats. Personally, I wouldn't get tattooed here. Hepatitis and all. There are places in Japan, but it will cost you. I went down to Thailand and got some good work done though. If you go to Thailand, I can recommend a clean place.
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FUBAR



Joined: 21 Oct 2003
Location: The Y.C.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I saw a Tat place in Busan on one of the back roads leading to PNU.

What about piercings? Anyone have experience doing that here?
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mourningclam



Joined: 27 Jan 2004

PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

FUBAR wrote:
I saw a Tat place in Busan on one of the back roads leading to PNU.

What about piercings? Anyone have experience doing that here?


You can get piercings anywhenre. There's a place o two in the underground area of Bupyeoung station and one across from the Mc Donalds in the underground of Bucheon station.
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komtengi



Joined: 30 Sep 2003
Location: Slummin it up in Haebangchon

PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ewha for piercings... cheap as and clean.
dont get tatts done here... seen too many bad screw ups.

Mourningclam wrote:
Hepatitis and all. I went down to Thailand and got some good work done though.


I would have thought Thailand would be the same.. suprised by the amount of people that get work done there

Mourningclam wrote:
There are places in Japan, but it will cost you.


you pay for what you get... some of the better artists in the world
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mourningclam



Joined: 27 Jan 2004

PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

komtengi wrote:
ewha for piercings... cheap as and clean.
dont get tatts done here... seen too many bad screw ups.

Mourningclam wrote:
Hepatitis and all. I went down to Thailand and got some good work done though.


I would have thought Thailand would be the same.. suprised by the amount of people that get work done there

Mourningclam wrote:
There are places in Japan, but it will cost you.


you pay for what you get... some of the better artists in the world


I paid for good work in America, and it didnt come cheap. However, in Japan, like any other goods and services there, it's like three times the cost. At least thats what my artist in America told me. I checked out a few places in Thailand, and found one to be the cleanest with the best portfolio and very good prices. I do agree about the crappy tattoo work done in Korea.
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harixseldon



Joined: 27 Nov 2004
Location: Anseong

PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:49 am    Post subject: Re: Where to get a tattoo??? Reply with quote

thewhat wrote:
Does anyonr know a good spot in Seoul or Songtan? I want the best, not some ghetto Korean bootleg *beep*

I know its rare for Koreans to have tattoo's and all that but I see people on TV and stuff.

Serious, if you know any thing hook me up. Thanks!


Japan. It is expensive but worth it.

I spent $2000 American on a leg sleeve (11 hours of work) there in March. Like I said, expensive but worth it. Save up for a little bit, make an appointment and get some great work. If you'd like pictures or a hookup with an excellent English speaking artist in Osaka, PM me.
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Emu Bitter



Joined: 27 May 2004
Location: Bundang

PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I used to live in Songtan. There's a place just outside the gate of the airbase, near the subway sandwich. It's where the guys from the base go for tattoos.
I went there but the guy seems to keep funny hours, it was 2 in the afternoon & I was told he was sleeping.
So maybe try on a Saturday morning or try & find a way to contact him & make an appointment.
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Yu_Bum_suk



Joined: 25 Dec 2004

PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does it seem like a lot of Koreans are sporting fake tattoos - the kind little children in the west wear - these days?
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fusionbarnone



Joined: 31 May 2004

PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In Chongqing, China, you can get an exquisitely detailed dragon that covers your shoulder, chest, whole side of your back, all the way down to your butt, for US$1,000. Really good work, if you have a spare week to do it. I understand the same work stateside costs three-times that with Japanese jobs being even more expensive.
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sarangme



Joined: 07 Jul 2005

PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 3:02 am    Post subject: tattoos Reply with quote

I got a very good tattoo done in Hongdae. Several of my friends have gotten tattoos by the same guy, too - he does do good work. Prices are reasonable, too. Can't tell you the exact place because I don't want the tattooist getting arrrested! If you e-mail me at [email protected], I'll give you the info.
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the_beaver



Joined: 15 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 3:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Right on your ass.
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