[talk] [Latest] Why did Han So-hee remove all her tattoos? A detailed explanation of the 20 million won removal fee and her new tattoo!

Why did Han Seo-hee's full-body tattoos disappear? From restrictions on her acting career, to the roughly 20 million won (approx. 20 million won) removal fee, to her newly revealed side tattoo, we take a closer look at her true tastes, the tattoo removal process, and the significance of the transformation!

 

 

table of contents   1. The Beginnings of Han Seo-hee's Full-Body Tattoos: A Symbol of Individuality and Freedom 2. Real Tattoos? The Truth About Full-Body Tattoo Stickers 3. Her decision as an actress: tattoo removal for 20 million won 4. Tattoo removal mechanism and procedure 5. Revealing the marks left behind after removal and new tattoos 6. Summary of tattoo removal costs, pain, and duration 7. Han So-hee talks about "I am me with tattoos" 8. Q&A: Frequently Asked Questions about Tattoo Removal 9. Summary: Erasing is the beginning of “new expression”

 

 

1. The Beginnings of Han Seo-hee's Full-Body Tattoos: A Symbol of Individuality and Freedom

 

Han So-hee's tattoos are not just a fashion statement, but an "another language" that expresses her own worldview. The designs, inked on the inside of her arms, sides, and pelvis, are diverse, including flowers, figures, and lettering, and some say they are based on her grandmother's birth flower.

In particular, the tattoos drawn in monochrome ink exuded a fantastical and free-spirited atmosphere, exuding the bold charm that is synonymous with her.

 

 

 

 

2. Real Tattoos? The Truth About Full-Body Tattoo Stickers

 

In the summer of 2024, photos of Han So-hee going on a drive with actress Jeon Jong-seo were released, and her full-body tattoos became a hot topic once again.

However, this time it wasn't a real tattoo, but a tattoo sticker. She had already had her previous tattoos removed in order to pursue her acting career, but she recreated her free-spirited style with the stickers. In an interview, she said:

 

"I look like me with tattoos and I look like me without them."

 

It is clear that rather than changing their appearance, they have a consistent attitude towards expressing their individuality.

 

 

 

 

3. Her decision as an actress: tattoo removal for 20 million won

 

As she began to work as an actress, her tattoos became a constraint on her work, as she had to cover them up when appearing in dramas or filming advertisements. As a result, she reportedly spent around 20 million won to have the tattoos removed from her arms and pelvis.

At the time, she said:

 

"When you're working, you inevitably come across constraints. I'm just the finished product of that process."

 

This was not simply a "deletion," but a "reconstruction" to move on to a new stage as an actress.

 

 

 

 

4. Tattoo removal mechanism and procedure

 

Tattoos do not disappear naturally because ink is injected into the dermis layer of the skin. To remove them, the pigment must be broken down into tiny particles with a laser and then excreted from the body through the lymphatic vessels. The procedure is not completed in one session; it requires at least 5 to 10 sessions, spaced one month apart. It is not uncommon for the entire process to take six months to two years or more.

 

Colorful tattoos are particularly difficult to remove, so different lasers are used for each color: 1064nm for black, 532nm for red, and 755nm for green.

No matter how advanced the technology, it is difficult to completely remove, and it may leave marks, pigmentation, and uneven skin.
Many people who have had the procedure say that "it hurts more when you remove the tattoo than when you carve it."

 

 

 

 

5. Revealing the scars left behind after removal and new tattoos

Even after removal, it seems that some areas have not completely disappeared, as it is said that "faint marks are still visible in natural light."
Still, she maintained her clean-cut image as an actress, and in January 2025, she attracted attention again when she showed off a new tattoo on her side.

 

Rather than erasing it completely, Han Seo-hee is showing her determination to enjoy art again in a way that is unique to her. Han Seo-hee's attitude of not being afraid to "erase" and embracing it as a "new form of expression" has given courage to many fans.

 

 

 

 

6. Summary of tattoo removal costs, pain, and duration

item	Content
average cost	100,000-500,000 won per part, up to 20 million won for the whole body
Treatment method	Laser removal (mainstream), surgical excision, peeling, etc.
period	Approximately 6 months to 2 years
Number of times	5 to 10 times or more (depending on color and depth)
degree of pain	Often feels more painful than when carving
side effects	Pigmentation, uneven skin, scars, inflammation, etc.
Aftercare	It is important to avoid UV rays and use moisturizing and regenerating creams

 

While the latest equipment can almost completely remove black and gray ink, it is said that it is difficult to completely remove colorful pigments.

 

 

 

 

7. Han So-hee talks about "I am me with tattoos"

 

Han So-hee does not deny her past self, but rather accepts it with dignity.

 

"I look like me with tattoos and I look like me without them."

As you can see from these words, for her, tattoos are a "symbol of individuality," and removing them was also a "new choice."While torn between her responsibilities as an actress and self-expression, she always sticks to her "own style."

 

 

 

 

8. Q&A: Frequently Asked Questions about Tattoo Removal

Q1. Does it really cost 20 million won?
A. The cost per area is about 100,000 to 500,000 won, but if it's a large area or the whole body, the total can be over 20 million won. It's thought that Han So-hee's cost was high because she had multiple areas removed at the same time.

 

 

Q2. Will it disappear completely in one go?
A. No. At least 5 to 10 laser treatments are required, and it often takes more than a year for the marks to disappear completely.

 

 

Q3. Will there be any marks left after erasing?
A. Using the latest technology, it is possible to minimize scars, but slight marks may remain if the pigment is deeply embedded or depending on the skin type.

 

 

Q4. How much pain is it?
A. Many people feel that it is more painful than tattooing. Because the heat from the laser reaches the skin directly, redness and swelling may occur after the procedure.

 

 

Q5. What should I be careful of after removal?
A. Avoid UV rays and take thorough measures to moisturize and regenerate your skin. If your skin is sunburned when it is already weakened, the risk of pigmentation increases.

 

 

 

 

9. Summary: Erasing is the beginning of “new expression”

 

What's important about Han So-hee's tattoos is not that she had them, but how they have changed her. Whether it was when she expressed her freedom with full-body tattoos or now that she has chosen the responsibility of being an actress, both are a part of her. Her decision to spend 20 million won to have them removed wasn't a change in appearance, but a new life choice.

And the fact that she got another tattoo is proof that she still believes in her own sensibilities.

 

"I look like me with tattoos and I look like me without them."
This one word best describes Han So-hee.

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