Chef Im Sung-geun on His Tattoos: Irezumi Style and Public Resonance

Шеф-повар Им Сон-гын, демонстрирующий татуировку на предплечье, крупным планом.

Chef Im Sung-geun, a star of Netflix’s culinary show “Culinary Class Wars Season 2,” has found himself at the center of heated discussions that extend far beyond his professional skills. Following his admission of drunk driving on January 18, 2026, public attention shifted to his appearance, specifically the massive tattoos adorning the chef’s forearms. In South Korean society, where attitudes towards body art remain ambiguous, the choice of Irezumi style has sparked a flurry of questions and speculation from the online community.

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