BTS' Game Of Tattoos: RM, J-Hope's New Ink Details Revealed By Artist Dr Woo; But Jimin's Bare Back Moon Phases Win

BTS seems to be on a tattoo flaunting spree. RM and J-Hope have given fans another glimpse into their personal worlds, this time through two striking new inks. The rappers recently unveiled fresh tattoos during the band's Los Angeles concerts, and famed tattoo artist Dr Woo has now put the spotlight firmly on the designs by sharing close-up images on Instagram. RM's new tattoo reads "a human", while J-Hope has gone for a deeply symbolic "ARMY" design. The tattoos quickly became a major talking point among fans, particularly because both pieces carry meanings that appear closely connected to the identities of the BTS members.

RM's latest tattoo features the words "a human" inked on his bicep. The minimalist phrase immediately caught ARMY's attention when the BTS leader was spotted showing off the new addition during the group's Los Angeles concerts. The tattoo's simple wording has nevertheless left fans curious about its personal significance, especially given RM's long-standing interest in humanity, identity, art, and introspection.

Dr Woo posted close-up photos of RM and J-Hope's new tattoos

J-Hope's new tattoo has generated an even bigger emotional reaction. The design on his thigh features the Butter-inspired word "ARMY," recreated through the iconic formation of the seven BTS members. The design references BTS' memorable recreation of the iconic Butter pose, when the members used their bodies to form the letters spelling "ARMY." The original formation became one of BTS' memorable visual tributes to their fandom, and transforming it into a permanent body art gives that moment a permanent place in the group's history.

During the Los Angeles concert, the tattoo became a special moment for the members and fans. RM helped draw attention to J-Hope's new ink, while J-Hope summed up the sentiment behind it by expressing his enduring connection with ARMY.

Dr Woo shared clicks with RM, J-Hope and V

While fans had already spotted the tattoos during BTS' Los Angeles performances, Dr. Woo's Instagram post gave them an opportunity to see the artwork in considerably greater detail. Dr Woo's Instagram post with the caption, "The boyz are in town," offered a much clearer look at the tattoo than the initial glimpses from the concert. The artist shared close shots of the work after inking the two individual designs on RM and J-Hope, allowing fans to appreciate the intricacy of the new pieces. He also posted a click with V in his IG stories.

Brian Woo, known by his professional moniker Dr Woo, is one of the most in-demand tattoo artists in the world. Known for his fine-line tattoo work, his association with BTS has been long. He has previously worked with BTS members on several tattoos, including J-Hope's, incorporating words connected to his "Hope" identity into his body art.

Jimin posted photo of his back tattoo on Instagram

And while RM and J-Hope's tattoos kept trending, Jimin tried to grab some limelight too. In his Instagram stories on September 5, he posted a photo of his bare back showing his tattoo: a vertical series of lunar phases running down his spine, which originally started as a single crescent symbolising the moon phase on BTS's debut date (June 13, 2013), setting the story to Heaven by RM.

In May 2026, fans also got a sneak peek of V's new tattoo when it accidentally got revealed during one of BTS' concerts. Jimin lifted V's shirt, briefly exposing his back to the audience. Fans watching fancams quickly spotted the ink, and the news soon went viral among global ARMYs.

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