Before BTS’ Jungkook became the tattoo aficionado we know today, there was a time when his arms had fewer ink stories. A nostalgic photo from 2019 has recently resurfaced, courtesy of a Gopchang restaurant in Busan. The Instagram snap was dropped amid the restaurant’s closure announcement, showing Jungkook and his arm with fewer tattoos.
Catch the pics here:
O restaurante Gopchang em Busan compartilhou uma foto de Jungkook dando um autógrafo em 2019.
O dono do restaurante é amigo do pai de Jungkook e hoje compartilhou a mensagem de que eles fecharão em janeiro de 2025.
– Nos comentários, os usuários agradecem por apoiar Jungkook… pic.twitter.com/LeEGK8YFJy
— Taekook Responde (@taekookrespond) December 15, 2024
This throwback has captured the hearts of ARMY and spotlighted the restaurant’s heartfelt goodbye, thanking BTS for drawing international fans to their place over the years. The restaurant was a frequent spot where he often dined post-concert and spent time with loved ones.
In addition, it became an important site for fans, adorned with his photos and memorabilia. This made the Gopchang Salon a unique photo spot. As the restaurant prepares to shut its doors in January 2025, fans are left with bittersweet memories of a place their idol loved.
Enjoy their memorabilia here:
Our last stop was Gopchan Salon restaurant, which specialises in offal and a place where Jungkook likes to eat. It's another hole in the wall place dedicated to BTS. The food was surprisingly tasty. The owner was so lovely and gave us BTS photocards! pic.twitter.com/xPyKTduUAu
— Lami⁷⁰ 💜𝟚𝕊𝕖𝕠𝕜 𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕝 𝔽𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕒𝟚𝟝⁷⁼¹ (@Lami7700) July 12, 2024
Meanwhile, Jungkook is serving his mandatory military stint, with plans to return in mid-2025. As fans await his comeback, this rare photo serves as a reminder of his eras, both as an artist and tattoo lover.
