Sonamu Studio

I came to Koreatown with $11 in my bank account, a broken heart, and a dream. I told Arvin I wanted something that says "make me look cool so that friends won't make fun of me " -- and this man understood the assignment immediately. He tattooed a Naruto Curse Mark and somehow I left feeling like a new person. Do I have money for groceries? No. But do I get compliments from strangers every time I go to H Mart? Absolutely. Are my friends still making fun of me? Absolutely. Arvin is a wizard with a tattoo machine. His...

What I experienced: people smoking indoors; random people related to the artists/owner standing around talking loudly about each other and customers; and the unprofessional, lewd comments the men who hang around here (including the shop manager) make about women that are straight up harassment. I also never consented to having my picture taken while I was basically in my underwear getting a tattoo for an awkward physical placement, but the manager barged in and took a picture with his phone and even posted it on their story without asking me. He seems to try desperately to flirt with every single...

Absolutely love this studio! My friend and I have been coming to this studio since it opened. Very great, relaxing vibes. We've both gotten tons of tattoos by Rae and they are all so amazing. I love Rae!! Recently, I got a couple pieces/cover-ups by AB and when I tell you, their talent is unbelievable!! My friend also got a chrome piece by AB and they love it so much!! Couldn't recommend this place enough!