Hangeul or the Korean alphabet is now a worldwide fashionable item. The modernization of its design gave it a new breath and tattoo artists especially turned it into a fashion trend. Hangeul tattoos -real or fake- are definitely ‘it’ items among young Koreans, and the popularity is spreading out of Korea.

Made In Korea: Trendy and Fashionable Hangeul Tattoo Stickers

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Korea is unique, such as is its alphabet. Many experts recognized it as an exceptional language as it was scientifically created reproducing the position of the tongue and lips. In the past, the Korean alphabet used to have quite an old and stick form, in other words … very boring and simple! Overtime, the alphabet’s design gradually became aesthetically appealing.

 

 Goods with Hangeul

Its image has been redefined to fit today’s trend. Consequently, it is now gaining more international and national interest. Korean cultural goods started showing more Hangeul, following its new makeover, therefore the alphabet can be found in various sectors such as the fine arts, urban art, fashion, architecture, etc. Public figures, Korean or not, started to wear patterned outfits or items with the alphabet.

 

Hangeul Fashion

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