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

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  • 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
    @SaraH-jn5db 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9416

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

    • @armsock
      @armsock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

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

    • @nem3sis.yt_
      @nem3sis.yt_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @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
      @corgiville8191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

    • @bluenovagaming1922
      @bluenovagaming1922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @agiosKatastrof
      @agiosKatastrof 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @SweetLitzLM
    @SweetLitzLM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9833

    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
      @fe3esh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

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

    • @SweetLitzLM
      @SweetLitzLM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +371

      @@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
      @tamadz1009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes same bruh, after I experience onsen

    • @isoldereincarnated5697
      @isoldereincarnated5697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @miyanokazuko4872
      @miyanokazuko4872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @samteejaykay
    @samteejaykay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5880

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

    • @reecewori7146
      @reecewori7146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

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

    • @1000wastedwords
      @1000wastedwords 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      And I'm absolutely here for it 🙌

    • @anadd6195
      @anadd6195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😂

    • @nidhi2693
      @nidhi2693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

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

    • @chansrroom
      @chansrroom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      ...
      * intense fanfic ideas *

  • @Thefirelordozai
    @Thefirelordozai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4177

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

    • @jmhask53
      @jmhask53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      totally

    • @sacura605
      @sacura605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And being a woman in korea too.

    • @junghoonkim559
      @junghoonkim559 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @stonecat676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@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
      @junghoonkim559 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @tatianemartins6615
    @tatianemartins6615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3354

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

    • @eileen2281
      @eileen2281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No comments? 😂

    • @an6350
      @an6350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @yotaruvegeta
    @yotaruvegeta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8024

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

    • @livelovelife32
      @livelovelife32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +562

      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
      @binimbap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +553

      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
      @CottidaeSEA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      @@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
      @woonawoona 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

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

    • @jhh9788
      @jhh9788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@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.

  • @aestheticcat8976
    @aestheticcat8976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3960

    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
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      simp

    • @jimabrahamguillaume3301
      @jimabrahamguillaume3301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      @@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
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cupcakee993 there isn't anything to appreciate lmao

    • @shannaia6549
      @shannaia6549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @shannaia6549
      @shannaia6549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cupcakee993 True✨

  • @jalmeenkaur6658
    @jalmeenkaur6658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1816

    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
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      simp

    • @Ebbsy08
      @Ebbsy08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

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

    • @PokeTwilight
      @PokeTwilight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

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

    • @CoolReptiles70
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @marilenat.1271
      @marilenat.1271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@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.

  • @littlelir4942
    @littlelir4942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2219

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

    • @pseitrends1435
      @pseitrends1435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Well its korea duh people. Looks lile royalty in korea

    • @Funtastik25
      @Funtastik25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

      @@pseitrends1435 clearly you watch too much kpop.

    • @NaNa-wy2tk
      @NaNa-wy2tk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@pseitrends1435 eeww koreaboo

    • @pseitrends1435
      @pseitrends1435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NaNa-wy2tk why ew

    • @NaNa-wy2tk
      @NaNa-wy2tk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@pseitrends1435 cause you're a koreaboo.

  • @CottidaeSEA
    @CottidaeSEA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1413

    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
      @racheldavey4052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

    • @CottidaeSEA
      @CottidaeSEA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      @@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
      @Sporkie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      ​@@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
      @CottidaeSEA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@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
      @gg.youlubeatube6249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Self harm do not benefit anyone.

  • @Antz1800
    @Antz1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2659

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

    • @user-lz6wt3rj1c
      @user-lz6wt3rj1c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

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

    • @phamnuwen9442
      @phamnuwen9442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

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

    • @alienxthemostpowerfulficti2888
      @alienxthemostpowerfulficti2888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

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

    • @Antz1800
      @Antz1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phamnuwen9442 word

    • @Antz1800
      @Antz1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alienxthemostpowerfulficti2888 only thing is you have to be committed

  • @helenbae3090
    @helenbae3090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +416

    (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
      @hiimpalebluedot48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      예.

    • @teresadownes2422
      @teresadownes2422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @blackpinksyadom6443
    @blackpinksyadom6443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1762

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

    • @Mei_hope
      @Mei_hope 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @blackpinksyadom6443
      @blackpinksyadom6443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

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

    • @NaNa-wy2tk
      @NaNa-wy2tk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

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

    • @blackpinksyadom6443
      @blackpinksyadom6443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@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
      @Ray-kc6wf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @sweetweightspowerlifterhul7222
    @sweetweightspowerlifterhul7222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +291

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

  • @earthshuman3864
    @earthshuman3864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +856

    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
      @camille744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      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
      @cathousecathouse6928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Tattoo is bad for your skin.

    • @genevievebui-sin5607
      @genevievebui-sin5607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      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
      @musicforalltastes5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @yummy8074
      @yummy8074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@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?

  • @jaggyleigh9672
    @jaggyleigh9672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    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

  • @MegaLOLfighter
    @MegaLOLfighter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    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.

  • @fortune_roses
    @fortune_roses 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1170

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

    • @CoolReptiles70
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      simp

    • @lunamooncat7926
      @lunamooncat7926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

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

    • @GenkiStarLeaf
      @GenkiStarLeaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

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

    • @lunamooncat7926
      @lunamooncat7926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

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

    • @Vendemiair
      @Vendemiair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@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.

  • @michellecampbell1926
    @michellecampbell1926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

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

  • @twobrownbears
    @twobrownbears 3 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    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
      @_de_reve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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
      @LilaAzulable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @bubbleteajuseyo
    @bubbleteajuseyo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1470

    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
      @meganwong4069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@sunandmoon139 @zihwa_tattooer

    • @MarcoPolo-ze2gl
      @MarcoPolo-ze2gl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Weeb

    • @Ebbsy08
      @Ebbsy08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@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
      @MarcoPolo-ze2gl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Ebbsy08
      @Ebbsy08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

  • @Musiknird
    @Musiknird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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.

  • @swisstrader
    @swisstrader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    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
      @lulu9421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

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

    • @Sachiihero
      @Sachiihero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @CoolReptiles70
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @arcyfilm
      @arcyfilm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      @@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
      @hpkaulitz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

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

  • @bymatter
    @bymatter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    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
      @halfandhalfbastard8033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @milkandspice1074
      @milkandspice1074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Make an Instagram and hide your face? Maybe?

    • @zinnia5659
      @zinnia5659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can I ask you how much she charge?

    • @bymatter
      @bymatter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @JaiOnline
    @JaiOnline 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

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

  • @bellamunoz7106
    @bellamunoz7106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    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

  • @elmapagala6317
    @elmapagala6317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +647

    She's badass tattoo artist to make tattoos better again

    • @yerri5567
      @yerri5567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @CoolReptiles70
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      simp comment

    • @elmapagala6317
      @elmapagala6317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@yerri5567 I mean she badass with drawing the tattoos

    • @yerri5567
      @yerri5567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @elmapagala6317
      @elmapagala6317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@yerri5567 art is badass

  • @zipcy88
    @zipcy88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

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

  • @YesUrJudgmental
    @YesUrJudgmental 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3518

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

    • @kyuree
      @kyuree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

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

    • @sabinabest8933
      @sabinabest8933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lol so true

    • @saracruze2212
      @saracruze2212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      👍

    • @alskarmode
      @alskarmode 3 ปีที่แล้ว +358

      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
      @alexia9815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@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?

  • @lokideangelus
    @lokideangelus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

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

  • @zf5214
    @zf5214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

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

  • @maddiej2165
    @maddiej2165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    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

  • @firstlast7719
    @firstlast7719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    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
      @QuietlyCurious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @silvianharyono2073
      @silvianharyono2073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@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
      @QuietlyCurious 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@silvianharyono2073 Sure is pretty and very meaningful!

    • @mbank3832
      @mbank3832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And I doubt she charge cheap either

    • @silvianharyono2073
      @silvianharyono2073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Sol-ic3dv
    @Sol-ic3dv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    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

  • @XTheBeautyGuruX
    @XTheBeautyGuruX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

  • @clairelee4529
    @clairelee4529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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!

  • @cancercarrot
    @cancercarrot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

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

  • @jasminemunoz8908
    @jasminemunoz8908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @silvianharyono2073
    @silvianharyono2073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    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

  • @dante0599
    @dante0599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    she's so beautiful

    • @CoolReptiles70
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      what

    • @adrianli3078
      @adrianli3078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yup she is

    • @sudiptamohanty5572
      @sudiptamohanty5572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      plastic surgery ftw

    • @rokko_fable
      @rokko_fable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @maryam-ml9sb
      @maryam-ml9sb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @cassandradiaz7651
    @cassandradiaz7651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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
      @JWPanimation 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And when that Tattoo heals we want to see it!

    • @CoolReptiles70
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      UPDATE: the tattoo was crap so Sabrina had it removed

  • @rory5213
    @rory5213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @mrsvoice7292
      @mrsvoice7292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg really? How do you know???

    • @rory5213
      @rory5213 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sofiarosado1225
    @sofiarosado1225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

    • @CoolReptiles70
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      simp

    • @komikkyo
      @komikkyo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @WauMau00
    @WauMau00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    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.

  • @ayleene100
    @ayleene100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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!!

  • @mizzzlind
    @mizzzlind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    " 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...

  • @quigonjin3229
    @quigonjin3229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jagrathisubbaiah8379
    @jagrathisubbaiah8379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    She's very skilled and passionate 💜

  • @ZyZy456
    @ZyZy456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

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

    • @sourwatermelon
      @sourwatermelon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Surgery isint a taboo though, its very common.

    • @maliciousqueefer3427
      @maliciousqueefer3427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Kimeesunshine
      @Kimeesunshine 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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)

  • @ToniaV
    @ToniaV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @exitprom
    @exitprom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @SomeOnce9
    @SomeOnce9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

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

  • @oshin-wr2xy
    @oshin-wr2xy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    she is brave and i appriciate what she is doing♡

  • @loftyradish6972
    @loftyradish6972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Gotsui
    @Gotsui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

  • @vikram.joshi.dirtrider
    @vikram.joshi.dirtrider ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @niamhwatson
    @niamhwatson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @ronalddebbarma6882
    @ronalddebbarma6882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw her 3-4 years ago.Really loved the tattoos she drew and have been following her work ever since.

  • @diaries.5423
    @diaries.5423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

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

    • @koppio
      @koppio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      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
      @user-iq4hl7bl7b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @giovanas7647
    @giovanas7647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Her tattoos are so pretty!!! I wish nothing but the best for her

  • @thaliahwang5228
    @thaliahwang5228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was thinking about tattooing a flower in my shoulder. Then I saw this, a sign I need to do this flower tattoo on my shoulder. Korea please wake up for your tattoo talents! ♥️

  • @sz7463
    @sz7463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The interviewer is so good! And the artists brings so much calmness, I hope she becomes even more successful

  • @SonaUniverse
    @SonaUniverse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!

  • @misaandcoart
    @misaandcoart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I adore everything about this interview. The host speaks Korean, is very respectful and is even willing to go under the needle to have a tattoo from the interviewee. I am totally following Zihwa from now on. She's one of the most badass women I've ever had the privilege of seeing and the fact that she has a shop in Australia makes me super excited to go and get tattooed from her someday!! What an amazing artist!

  • @olinda013
    @olinda013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

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

  • @katatoth1983
    @katatoth1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

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

  • @Jade-wb6fd
    @Jade-wb6fd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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

  • @hannah_ellie
    @hannah_ellie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @bokuwatoki5983
    @bokuwatoki5983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What an inspiring interview. I graduated from college five months ago and can't even get an internship or job because of the pandemic and I decided I want to yry new things. I want to do do photography. So I'm planning on going back to school to learn more about it. I'm afraid what my mother says or thinks as well as trying something new but its...my life and I choose to be happy.
    A strong woman she is. Hold no regrets. Keep going.

    • @TakiMomoify
      @TakiMomoify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, that’s awesome! Starting something completely new is terrifying haha, I’ve been on the fence about trying new things myself, so I can relate. I’m praying for your success! ❤️

    • @bokuwatoki5983
      @bokuwatoki5983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TakiMomoifythank you, it means a lot to me!

  • @toreshie
    @toreshie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

    • @nekossidesu
      @nekossidesu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What's her ig??

    • @toreshie
      @toreshie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nekossidesu zihwa_tattooer is her main one

  • @moonnd1522
    @moonnd1522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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

  • @lilili5467
    @lilili5467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've followed Zihwa for many years. I remember when she only had ~1000 followers on Instagram. It has been amazing to watch her journey over the years. She truly deserves all the success and fame that she has now. I'm still waiting for her to visit the states again so I can book an appointment with her, but the spots get taken so quickly. 😫

  • @AlgParis
    @AlgParis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got tattooed in her salon/shop two years ago ! All the artists who works with her are incredible !

    • @juneshao2141
      @juneshao2141 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      did your tattoo stay? these are so beautiful but I heard online that tattoos with such dainty lines fade away ;-;

    • @AlgParis
      @AlgParis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@juneshao2141 it’s been 3 years almost now and it still looks clean and pretty ! The lines blurred just a bit but it’s normal, the ink diffuse slightly in the skin after some time. But i must say I’m really satisfied with the result. Of course I don’t know how it will look like in 10 years but if you take care of it I think it will age well. I think it also depends on the tattoo artist and his/her technique. If you are unsure of the tattoo artist you are going to see I suggest searching for « healed » pictures of their work if you can find some.

    • @juneshao2141
      @juneshao2141 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlgParis Ooo I see! Thanks so much for letting me know!

  • @francescatibaldi4205
    @francescatibaldi4205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @klinn2240
    @klinn2240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @Zihwa
    @Zihwa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I believe tattoo culture in Korea has changed a lot but it has to change more. I will become a tattooist who always try a lot of new attempts.
    Thank you 🌿
    ** Let me introduce you to us 🥀
    Done at @lejardindezihwa
    @zihwa_tattooer @dear.zihwa
    With
    @woohwa.fable
    @mooho.oriental
    @goyotattooart
    @mishbae

  • @nickywitch183
    @nickywitch183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just love her! Amazing style! Her tattoos are gorgeous! She also looks like an ethereal creature, an elf or a badass fairy💙

  • @Nino0221
    @Nino0221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This woman is just simply amazing

  • @oc3607
    @oc3607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really admire and respect her. She is incredibly talented and brave. One day I would want to get a tattoo from her

  • @FELIXTHECAT401
    @FELIXTHECAT401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i’ve been wanting to become a tattoo artist ever since i was a child, instead i went into health care. but y’all. she is inspiring me to work harder towards this goal. my family now is even willing to let me tattoo them.

  • @femmefatale4442
    @femmefatale4442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 😍

  • @liltomboy2593
    @liltomboy2593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now I wanna get tattooed by her in the future. I love her style and work.

  • @mrainheart5423
    @mrainheart5423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @flame0111
    @flame0111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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....

  • @SessyHussy
    @SessyHussy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She’s an amazing tattoo artist, and a brave and courageous woman. Thank you for this story.

  • @rianna_louise
    @rianna_louise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omggg ZIHWAAA!! she did my first ever tattoo! Came from London to Korea just to do it. She and everyone in the tattoo studio were so sweet.

  • @yallu2794
    @yallu2794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can we just talk about how PRETTY & TALENTED she is!!

  • @zipcy88
    @zipcy88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @htesfaye9521
    @htesfaye9521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    she's so frickin beautiful and ethereal❤️

  • @melodicarpenter5820
    @melodicarpenter5820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you live a good life and be happy from now on and live the way you want to. Don't worry about the negative people. You are an inspiration to a lot of people. Thank you for what you do. Keep being you.

  • @CaffeineNightOwl
    @CaffeineNightOwl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @CoolReptiles70
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      what

    • @navinci9761
      @navinci9761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @strawberrymilkshakeu1675
    @strawberrymilkshakeu1675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SHE IS SO PRETTY OMG

  • @marwa3040
    @marwa3040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I heard about her a few months ago and I was so amazed by her work. I can't get real tats but she has temporary ones on her site and I'm so going to buy some. She also does US shipping u guys!!

    • @CoolReptiles70
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      there's nothing amazing about her "work."

    • @marwa3040
      @marwa3040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CoolReptiles70 okay?

    • @kokosnussbounty143
      @kokosnussbounty143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@CoolReptiles70 get your life together honestly

    • @CoolReptiles70
      @CoolReptiles70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@laurenreiman7316 yeah it is

  • @zoro8619
    @zoro8619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a wonderful video!!! Zihwa’s tattoos are so pretty and she very inspiring. She is also very pretty too! I’m glad asian boss made a video about her

  • @johanfalk2875
    @johanfalk2875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don’t have any tattoos but would want one from her if I had the chance. What badass person. So driven and fearless.

  • @BlueJeansAndIbanez
    @BlueJeansAndIbanez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a tattooist myself and I think it’s amazing what she’s achieved so far. Zihwa has actually been a massive influence for me. 😄

  • @nini-qy8do
    @nini-qy8do 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @slilim8518
    @slilim8518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's SO PRETTY .

  • @jaba06
    @jaba06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @ironshark2971
    @ironshark2971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    as a tattoo artist i think you have fantastic art, i know that in Korea tattooing is very frowned upon !! I came across your video and I'm a big fan of you