BTS: Jungkook flexes his tattoo sleeve and explains the meaning behind them

BTS Jungkook finally debuted solo this year releasing his highly anticipated Golden album that thrilled ARMYs worldwide His music even captivated nonfans turning them into devoted ARMYs After launching his album Jungkook went to the US for extensive promotional activities ensuring a steady stream of content during his military duty absenceJungkook flexes his tattoo sleeve and explains the meaning behind them for the first timeRecently on December 23 iHeartRadios official YouTube channel unveiled a 5minute stage talk featuring Jungkook Initially discussing his collaboration with Charlie Puth Jungkook surprised everyone by revealing his tattoo sleeve and explaining its significance for the first timeJungkook detailed My tattoos hold meaning featuring my birth flower and the time of my birth Some are symbolic others hold hidden meanings including my trainee days in SeoulWhen BTS Jungkook delved into the personal and profound symbolism behind his favorite tattooTattoos and piercings are considered unconventional and even frowned upon in the Korean entertainment world This is also in alignment to their stringent beauty standards that idols are expected to conform to BTSs Jungkook however has been contesting prejudices stigma and setting a new precedent for selfexpression through his body art and adornmentsJungkook has a full sleeve of tattoos comprising different inked designs These include his birth flowers tiger lilies a golden stopwatch signifying his single My Time as well as the initials of fellow BTS members and ARMYJungkook had delved into the personal and profound symbolism behind his favorite tattoo during an insightful interview with SiriusXM He shared that his cherished tattoo is that of his birth flower He further elaborated I like my birth flower tattoos because of its flower language It means Please give me love Its beautiful and painful at the same time so I like it Jungkook seems to like the complex dualism that this tattoo conveys and it holds a special place in his heartThe discussion also veered towards the international allure of Kpop One might think the language would be a barrier but its global appeal suggests otherwise Shedding light on this Jungkook reminisced about a point made by BTSs leader RM also known as Kim Namjoon He recalled RM describing Kpop as a pleasure to the eyes and the ears and emphasized how Kpop isnt just about the music but a full package inclusive of performance visuals and related content RMs perspective as reiterated by Jungkook offers an explanation for Kpops magnetic pull on global audiencesBTS military serviceCurrently BTS members Park Jimin and Jeon Jungkook began their mandatory military service on Tuesday A day after members Kim Namjoon and Kim Taehyung entered the military the last two of the Bangtan Boys were seen enlisting Older members Suga aka Min Yoongi and Jhope real name Jung Hoseok were present to send off the Jungkook and JiminJhope who had enlisted in the military earlier this year also shared photos from yesterdays gathering when all seven BTS members came together to see off RM and V He shared some snapshots from Tuesday where Jimin and Jungkook can be seen with their newly shaved heads right before entering military trainingTime will fly wrote Jhope as he shared the photos Each member has to complete 18 months minimum in the military during which they will have to lead a very different life from what they are used to as Kpop idols staying away from their band members fans and family