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On June 13, Jungkook made his long-awaited return to the stage after completing his mandatory military service — and as expected, he didn’t come quietly. The BTS star performed live alongside fellow member J-Hope, and while fans were thrilled to see the two together again, something else quickly stole the spotlight.
Jungkook wore a simple white tank top for his performance, which included tracks like “I Wonder” and “Seven.” As he moved across the stage, eagle-eyed fans noticed what looked like a new tattoo on his chest — one that hadn’t been visible before, not even in older shirtless photos of the idol.
JUNGKOOK PERFORMING I WONDER WITH HOBI pic.twitter.com/nXoRd3oCzk
— BTS LINK⁷ (@btslinkita) June 13, 2025
JUNGKOOK PERFORMING 'SEVEN' WITH J-HOPE pic.twitter.com/Hi75oslpk5
— BTS LINK⁷ (@btslinkita) June 13, 2025
The placement and design sparked a flood of speculation online, with many ARMYs convinced that this was their first clear look at new ink. Given Jungkook’s known love for tattoos — and the fact that he’s previously shared stories behind several of them — the idea of him getting another one didn’t seem far-fetched.
This performance wasn’t just a comeback for Jungkook — it was a reunion moment. Seeing him and J-Hope on stage together, post-service, made June 13 a special day for ARMYs. The chest tattoo just added another layer of excitement to an already emotional return.
JUNGKOOK GOT A NEW TATTOO???? OH MY GOD pic.twitter.com/pLLijtZU2W
— juls (@jikookheart) June 13, 2025
Many fans took to social media to share clips from the performance, zooming in on the area in question, comparing it with past images, and exchanging thoughts about what the design could mean.
don't let jungkook's smile distract you from the fact that he got a chest tattoo pic.twitter.com/5YrIFqQ5Uv
— ria (@jjkotnd) June 13, 2025
Jungkook’s tattoos have always been a topic of interest. Over the years, he’s gone from hiding them under long sleeves to proudly showing them off. Fans love how his body art reflects personal meanings, from BTS symbolism to messages of youth and freedom.
If this new chest tattoo is indeed real — and not just a lighting or fabric illusion — it would mark another step in Jungkook’s journey of self-expression.