One of BTS's greatest memories is probably the number 7 tattoo they completed last year. The friendship tattoo has a special meaning for all the members to commemorate their deep bond over the past decade, so it is as precious to the group as it is to ARMYs.

Not only that, behind their friendship tattoos there are also interesting stories and luckily, BTS's tattoo artist has revealed them. In particular, he once shared the story of which BTS member encouraged the members to make the final decision about completing their friendship tattoos.

Below is the story shared by BTS's tattoo artist - POLYC:

We all know that BTS members have tattoos of the number 7 - symbolizing the group's iconic number. Not only that, behind these friendship tattoos there are many meanings as well as special stories.

In particular, the group's tattoo story gained even more attention when SUGA finally showed off his tattoos to ARMYs. The plan to make BTS's friendship tattoo was made about a year ago. When BTS gradually revealed their friendship tattoos, ARMY was very excited about the idea. Along with that, many fans are curious how the members planned this.

And it was revealed by tattoo artist POLYC when he had an exclusive interview with ̾k̾o̾r̾e̾a Now. All the stories from the meaning of the tattoo, to the reason it was done and even who initiated and encouraged the members to get the tattoo are unraveled. If you don't know, POLYC has shared many close-up photos of BTS's tattoos on his Instagram.

Meanwhile, it seems that BTS members have started to have the idea of getting tattoos for a long time. It all probably started around the time V joked with ARMY on Weverse about the group getting a friendship tattoo last year. But in the end, to start making the idea a reality, the members were hesitant and actually had to wait until this member's urging before they could do it. And that's Jimin!

POLYC revealed that it was Jimin who decided it was time for the group to get a friendship tattoo. He is the member who motivates the group to complete this great idea of theirs. He said: "They seemed to have talked about getting them for several years, and finally, Jimin said ‘let’s do it’ and they all decided to get tattoos."

While Jimin was the one who initiated the tattoo, it was Jungkook who introduced the members to POLYC so they could start implementing the plan. POLYC then came up with the design concept for the number 7 tattoo and its alignment while the members chose where they would get the tattoo.

POLYC points out that the number 7 tattoo not only symbolizes the 7 BTS members, but when they are combined into a complete image, they form the word BTS. Next, POLYC shared that he first met the BTS members through youngest brother Jungkook. He has been a regular customer when he comes to POLYC's tattoo shop for advice on arm tattoos. Since then, POLYC felt "very honored" by Jungkook's visit and "vowed to do his best" when working with the world superstar.

POLYC revealed, "Jungkook’s existing tattoo took around 5 months to finish but as we were talking, he kept bringing up friendship tattoos."

After Jimin's urging and Jungkook's introduction, POLYC and the 7 members of BTS finally complete their meaningful friendship tattoos. What's special is that most of the members have never had tattoos but they made this bold decision to celebrate over a decade of friendship and their long careers!