Joshua of SEVENTEEN Makes Waves at Tecate Pal Norte 2025 with Fresh Ink
On April 4, 2025, SEVENTEEN’s Joshua turned heads during his performance at the Tecate Pal Norte festival, where he debuted a striking new cross tattoo on his right bicep. Dressed in a white sleeveless top, the tattoo was quickly noticed by attentive fans, igniting a flurry of social media activity.
This new body art, paired with Joshua’s impressive physique, instantly captured fans’ admiration online. Many couldn’t contain their excitement, with commentary flooding platforms about how the tattoo enhances his already captivating presence. One user humorously exclaimed:
“And as if the biceps aren’t enough already… HE ALSO HAS A CROSS TATTOO ON THEM??? Joshua Hong, you need to calm down.”
Another fan echoed the enthusiasm, questioning the authenticity of the tattoo:
“A new tattoo? A FREAKING NEW TATTOO?? PLS TELL ME THAT’S REAL TATTOO AND NOT A STICKER.”
Excitement was palpable, with one netizen speculating on the tattoo’s freshness:
“Joshua looking fine af~ Also a new tattoo?!! It looks almost new fresh ‘cus I see red marks around it a bit?!”
The buzz around Joshua’s new tattoo has quickly become one of the highlights of SEVENTEEN’s historic performance. As fans continue to share their thoughts, many are thrilled about how the tattoo complements his striking visuals:
“Joshua is getting more and more teased offline when he appears and makes a big splash. He suddenly got a cover on White Day, now he appears exposing a new tattoo on his big biceps.”
SEVENTEEN’s Historic Headlining Performance at Tecate Pal Norte
This occasion marked a significant milestone, as SEVENTEEN became the first K-pop group to headline Tecate Pal Norte 2025. Joshua’s new tattoo isn’t his first ink; during the group’s world tour in Singapore in January 2025, he showcased another tattoo featuring the Gemini symbol, which celebrated SEVENTEEN’s debut date of May 26.
On the momentous day of their performance in Monterrey, Mexico, local media highlighted the importance of SEVENTEEN’s presence, suggesting it could lead to increased opportunities for K-pop artists in the region. According to Chosun Biz:
“SEVENTEEN’s appearance represents a landmark moment for the Mexican entertainment industry.”
Additionally, music publication Mundo Indie noted that the group’s performance is set to showcase a blend of diverse music genres that appeal to younger audiences, emphasizing SEVENTEEN’s rapidly growing international influence.
While fans eagerly anticipated the festival, SEVENTEEN was scheduled to perform on the first day of the three-day event, starting at 8:20 PM local time, with an hour-long set that showcased their musical versatility and dynamic stage presence. Pledis Entertainment promised a visually stunning performance, highlighting the group’s varied talents and creativity.
Beyond the excitement of their performance, the group is also preparing for changes as members Hoshi and Woozi announced on March 20 their impending mandatory military service slated for the latter half of 2025. With Jeonghan already enlisted in September 2024, and Wonwoo set to begin his service as a public service worker on April 3, 2025, fans are left to ponder how these developments will impact the group moving forward.
In essence, Joshua’s tattoo and the group’s significant milestone at Tecate Pal Norte are testament to SEVENTEEN’s rising status in the global music scene, as they continue to captivate and engage their audience worldwide.