Ep 11. Kim Jong Sky

Describing a TV show goes beyond just the plot; it should briefly embody the characters' behavior and the emotions portrayed in the episode. Black Ink Crew season 6 episode 11 titled "Kim Jong Sky" explores the aftermath of young bae's emotional trip to South Korea.

The episode starts with Young Bae and her mother having a heartfelt conversation about the things happening in Young Bae's life. Young Bae's mother advises her to separate herself from the negative energy surrounding her and to focus on her happiness. She also offers Young Bae a talisman to help her combat the negative energy she's been experiencing.

Next, the crew is seen at the shop discussing their upcoming trip to North Carolina for the convention. The shop owner, Ceaser, is excited to take a break from the daily drama at the shop and mentor some young tattoo artists at the convention. The rest of the crew is also in high spirits and looking forward to the trip.

As the crew prepares for the convention, Donna receives a call from Alex, her former flame. He tells her that he's in New York and requests to meet up with her. Despite Donna's hesitation, she agrees to meet up and catch up on old times. Nevertheless, Teddy and Tati are concerned, knowing that Alex is trouble.

Back in the shop, Young Bae's new permanent makeup station is finally complete, and the crew decides to surprise her by throwing a party. Young Bae is ecstatic, and the party is going well until a surprise guest arrives, Bobby who she had a fight with some time back. Bobby's arrival triggers a chain of events, and the tension in the shop rises.

After the altercation with Bobby, Young Bae has a moment with her manager, Tiffany. She expresses her anxiety about life events that seem to be happening simultaneously to her engagement to her boyfriend's deportation ultimatum. Tiffany advises her not to make any hasty choices and make decisions based on wisdom rather than emotions.

Meanwhile, Kitty and Ceaser have a heart-to-heart conversation. Kitty shares that she's still grieving her breakup with Ryan and how it's been challenging to move on. Ceaser encourages her to get a new perspective on life and leave the past behind.

Later in the episode, the crew heads to North Carolina for the convention. They settle into their hotel rooms excited for the events to come. However, things take a turn when they discover that their hotel is situated in the run-down part of the city, which does not sit well with some of the crew members.

As the convention begins, Ceaser leads the young tattoo artists in a mentoring session. While guiding the aspiring tattoo artists, Ceaser reflects on his past and how far he's come since starting Black Ink. At the end of the session, he receives a standing ovation from the crowd, marking the end of a successful day.

In the final scene, Donna finally meets up with Alex. She's excited to see him, and they reminisce about the past. However, things take a different turn when Alex hands Donna a bullet and shares that he's in trouble. Donna becomes increasingly scared after hearing his story. She rushes back to the hotel to warn the rest of the crew.

In conclusion, Black Ink Crew season 6 episode 11 "Kim Jong Sky" captures the different emotions, from happiness in celebrating Young Bae's success to fear and anxiety about Alex's predicament. It's an episode that leaves one hanging in anticipation of what's to come in the next episode as the crew prepares to take on the convention.