Ni-to of Engypen It is at the center of a fans’s dispute after revealing a new tattoo during the tour concert tour of the group.
While his previous rib tattoo received conflicting reactions, his latest ink – a kiss brand on his low abdomen – has aroused a stronger debate, mainly due to its design and positioning.
At the beginning of this year, Ni-Ki debuted a large rib tattoo, which attracted attention but eventually acquired acceptance among many fans. However, a recent concert clip revealed a new Kiss Mark tattoo and online reactions have been much less indulgent. Some fans have interpreted the tattoo as a representation of intimacy or imitate the lips of a partner, who contributed to the repercussions.
Many fans have expressed disappointment on social media, criticizing both design and position. One fan on X wrote, “From now on, don’t say that Ni-Ki has a good aesthetic. Each of its tattoos is terrible.” Another commented, “Ni-Ki is only joking to see how much chaos can create for Engenes? Have it nailed.”
Some supporters defended Ni-Ki, suggesting that it may not have been aware of the cultural implications of the Bacio brand. A fan explained, “Ni-Ki probably got it only for the aesthetics. People are analyzing too much.” They claimed that the tattoo reflects the personal expression rather than a deliberate message and that judging it for this is unfair.
The discussion quickly spread to Korean forums like Theqoo, in which Ni-Ki tattoo posts have become viral. The comments were mixed, ranging from disgust to indifference:
- Ewkkk Lol
- If my prejudice did it, I wouldn’t follow immediately.
- It is his body, but it is my choice to stop supporting him.
- I have already seen bad idol tattoos before, but this seems different.
- I don’t understand why people say the placement is terrible. It’s just ugly.
The new N-Ki tattoo has rekindled the discussions on the idol tattoos in K-pop, highlighting the tension between personal expression and expectations of fans. It remains to be seen if this controversy will vanish or continue to influence the perception of fans.
Sources: Theqoo
