Welcome to Daldam Tattoo — Hongdae, Seoul
Daldam is the artist name of Dami Nam, a tattoo artist based in Hongdae, Seoul. She is known for vibrant custom color tattoos that blend traditional Korean aesthetics with contemporary design — from delicate fine line pieces to anime-inspired work and her signature vertical compositions.
Clients from around the world visit her studio while traveling in Korea. Every appointment is one-on-one, by reservation only, and English communication is welcome throughout the entire process — from the first message to the final session.
Daldam’s work is inspired by traditional Korean painting and broader East Asian art — temples, tigers, cranes, plum blossoms, and cultural motifs reinterpreted through modern tattoo techniques.
Her signature vertical format arranges detailed scenes within narrow rectangular compositions, transforming a small area of skin into a storytelling canvas with precise linework and vibrant color.
Scene360 — The international art platform featured Daldam’s approach to blending Korean culture, Chinese art influences, and Japanese mythology into colorful, highly detailed tattoo compositions. Read the article
My Modern Met — The art and design platform highlighted her distinctive vertical tattoo style, where architectural structures, natural landscapes, and symbolic elements are layered into narrow, story-rich compositions. Read the article
Things & Ink (Interview) — In this interview with the UK tattoo magazine, Daldam shares how she began her journey and how oriental paintings, landscapes, and traditional motifs inspire her designs. Read the interview
In 2022, Daldam presented a solo exhibition, “Korea Culture, Tattooism,” at Gallery Amidi in Seoul — a series of tattoo photography works exploring how traditional Korean visual elements can live on the human body as contemporary art. Exhibition details
The studio is located in Hongdae (Mapo-gu, Seoul), near Hongik University Station, and is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00.
All sessions are by appointment — reach out on Instagram, WhatsApp, or email to start planning your tattoo.