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Crime
US Marshals believe fugitive wanted for stabbing may be working as tattoo artist in Las Vegas
The U.S. Marshals are asking for the public’s help to locate a fugitive known to be associated with Asian gangs who they believe is now work...
Bryan Ke
Art
Meet Vogue’s 106-year-old cover model: Indigenous Filipino tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od
Vogue Philippines recently unveiled the cover of their April 2023 beauty issue featuring Apo Whang-Od, an Indigenous tattoo artist who has m...
Ines Shin
Social Media
UK artist takes on challenge to tattoo all 151 1st Gen Pokémon on fans for charity
A British tattoo artist has challenged himself to tattoo all 151 1st Generation Pokémon on fans to raise money for Blue Cross, a U.K.-regist...
Dave Bautista shows off his Filipino-inspired tattoos in breakdown video
Before you read: Dave Bautista says he ‘never wanted to be the next Rock’: ‘I just wanted to be a good f*cking actor’ Dave Bautista had Mann...
Michelle De Pacina
Entertainment
Dave Bautista had Manny Pacquiao tattoo covered up after his ‘anti-gay statements’
Before you read: Dave Bautista says he ‘never wanted to be the next Rock’: ‘I just wanted to be a good f*cking actor’ In an interview with G...
Chandler Treon
Chinese teen regrets $115 tattoo sleeve, receives compensation nearly 7 times original price
Tattoos and regret: It’s a pairing that’s especially common in societies where body ink is traditionally frowned upon. For most individuals ...
Editorial Staff
Technology
Taiwanese man starts living in year 3000 with his payment app barcode tattoo
A Taiwanese man has been using a new hands-free mode of payment after getting a payment app barcode permanently tattooed on his arm. An un...
Ryan General
Beauty
Botched cosmetic tattoo done on a budget leaves Thai woman with four eyebrows
A 32-year-old Thai woman hoping to enhance her features was left horrified after a cosmetic tattoo artist left two dark arches above her na...
Rebecca Moon
Health
South Korean researchers develop nanotech tattoos that monitor your health
Researchers in South Korea have reportedly developed an electronic tattoo that automatically alerts individuals about potential health issu...
News
Nas Academy stops operations in Philippines amid controversy with beloved 104-year-old tattoo artist
Nuseir Yassin, also known online as Nas Daily, is officially halting Nas Academy operations in the Philippines after a controversy involving...
Asia
Nas Academy denies profiting off beloved Filipino tattoo artist Whang-Od Oggay
Online learning platform Nas Academy has denied allegations that the course featuring a beloved Filipino tattoo artist is a scam. The accusa...
San Jose Dad Allegedly Asked to Leave Amusement Park Over Pinoy Pride ‘Gang-Related’ Tattoo
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from its original version to correctly report that the incident happened in Santa Cruz, C...
Feature
‘They Took Everything’: LA Koreatown Tattoo Shop Burglarized Before Getting a Chance to Reopen
A tattoo shop owner in Koreatown, Los Angeles is asking the public for help after falling victim to a burglary that left his place of busine...
Carl Samson
Japan’s Supreme Court ‘Legalizes’ Tattoos in Historic Ruling
The Supreme Court of Japan ruled on Wednesday that tattooing people without a medical license is legal in a historic ruling, according to Th...
Culture
103-Year-Old Filipina Tattoo Artist is the Last One of Traditional Kalinga Style
Whang-Od Oggay, who is popularly known as Apo Whang-Od, is the oldest tattoo artist in the Philippines at 103 years old and is the last mamb...
Here’s the Incredible Tribal Story Behind Henry Golding’s Tattoos
A year ago, Jon M. Chu’s “Crazy Rich Asians” hit the theaters with what was then a cast of many unfamiliar faces — until it achieved an unpr...
Parents Sue Tattoo Parlor After Teen Son Gets Suspended for Having Too Many Tattoos
A court in eastern China ruled in favor of a couple who sued a tattoo parlor for covering half of their teenage son’s body in tattoos. The ...
Uncategorized
Ariana Grande Responds to Cultural Appropriation Accusations Over Her Japanese Tattoo
When Ariana Grande unveiled her unfortunate Japanese tattoo last week, the internet’s immediate reaction was mostly of ridicule. This is be...
Ariana Grande Tried to Fix Her Japanese Tattoo And it’s Even Worse Than Before
Yesterday, Ariana Grande made headlines with her tragic tattoo blunder which consequently became a viral joke on twitter. The singer’s...
Jin Hyun
Ariana Grande’s New Japanese Tattoo Doesn’t Mean What She Thinks it Does
Last night Ariana Grande revealed her new dainty palm tattoo, which was meant to say “7 Rings,” to commemorate the success of he...
‘Game of Thrones’ Star Maisie Williams Shows Off Her New Japanese Tattoo
“Game Of Thrones” star Maisie Williams recently unveiled a new tattoo featuring Kanji characters via her Instagram stories on Mo...
Singaporean Teen’s $400 BTS Tattoo Makes Her Insta Famous
A mysterious arm tattoo featuring BTS member Jeon Jungkook recently emerged online and soon made the rounds on social media. The tattoo, wh...
Thai Woman Gets $9 ‘Dandelion Tattoo,’ Immediately Regrets It
A woman from Sakon Nakhon, Thailand thought she found a great bargain for a tattoo last Sunday when an “artist” offered to ink h...
Tourist Goes Viral After Getting ‘Fresh Spring Rolls’ Tattoo in Thailand
A female tourist in Thailand has gone viral on social media after getting “fresh spring rolls” tattooed on her back. A picture shared on img...
British Expat Beaten By 10 Men for Having ‘Taiwan’ Tattooed on Forehead
A British expat who has been living in Taiwan for 14 years was beaten up by at least 10 Chinese men during his vacation in Cambodia due to h...
Tattoo Artist Fixes Woman’s Botched Eyebrow Tattoos, Saves Her From Lifetime of Embarrassment
A woman from Thailand’s Surat Thani province was recently saved from a lifetime of embarrassment thanks to a kindhearted tattoo artist...
Sports
Asian Guy Who Got Patriots Tattoo Before Super Bowl is What Regret Looks Like
If you’re upset about the Patriots’ loss on Sunday, you’re not alone — one super fan is probably regretting his tatt...
Heather Johnson Yu
Japanese Man Drugs Cafe Maid, Tattoos His Initial on Her Butt
Police in Japan arrested a 43-year-old man named Naohiro Kobayashi from Taito District, Tokyo, after allegations that he tattooed his initia...
Jonghyun’s Recent Tattoo Will Make You Sad, But His Last Tattoo Will Make You Cry
The sudden passing of SHINee’s main vocalist, Kim Jonghyun, has brought more information about his battle with depression to light and...
Razer CEO Gives Fan Free Phone After Getting Permanent Tattoo of His Face
One fan of Singapore-based tech manufacturer Razer stood by his promise last month when he messaged the company’s founder Min-Liang Tan abou...
Man Gets the Most Hilariously Ironic Chinese Tattoo Ever
A man’s Chinese tattoo is going viral for its tongue-in-cheek meaning. A Reddit user noticed his friend, identified as Cody Williams, ...
Kyle Encina
British Expat Gets ‘Taiwan’ Tattooed on His Face While Drunk
A British expat living in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, is in deep regret after realizing that the Chinese characters for “Taiwan”, and one of...
Misc
13 People Who Definitely Regret Getting That ‘Chinese’ Tattoo
Engrish, Konglish, and the like receive a lot of flak, and for good reason — the word choice is often poor, leading to very humorous p...
South Korean Artist Turns Pets into Adorable Tattoos
South Koreans aim for flawless, luminescent skin, so tattoos are a big no-no. However, this new fun and unique tattoos might change a lot of...
King Malleta
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