Before BTS’ Jungkook became the tattoo aficionado we know today, there was a time when his arms had fewer ink stories. A nostalgic photo from 2019 has recently resurfaced, courtesy of a Gopchang restaurant in Busan. The Instagram snap was dropped amid the restaurant’s closure announcement, showing Jungkook and his arm with fewer tattoos.
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This throwback has captured the hearts of ARMY and spotlighted the restaurant’s heartfelt goodbye, thanking BTS for drawing international fans to their place over the years. The restaurant was a frequent spot where he often dined post-concert and spent time with loved ones.
In addition, it became an important site for fans, adorned with his photos and memorabilia. This made the Gopchang Salon a unique photo spot. As the restaurant prepares to shut its doors in January 2025, fans are left with bittersweet memories of a place their idol loved.
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Meanwhile, Jungkook is serving his mandatory military stint, with plans to return in mid-2025. As fans await his comeback, this rare photo serves as a reminder of his eras, both as an artist and tattoo lover.