I was born in Bielefeld, Western Germany (yes, it exists). I then moved to Seoul, South Korea, where I was a Boy Scout (that's the first time when I went for Bivouac. I (used to) know how to swim, play tennis, piano, violin, and Go. I got a South Korean government certificate in computer use when I was 12. I was in TDSB Gifted Program for math since Grade 10.

I was a competitive Dota player (2nd place in regional 2011), and used to enjoy playing Counter-Strike, League of Legends, etc. I still have an old classic Sega Genesis, N64 console, and a Nintendo Switch. My recent favourite is the game called Alba (that I can play with my child)

I prefer savoury over sweet, so I like pasta, pizza (Badiali is the best), hamburger (RUDY is the best), poutine, Samgyeopsal (삼겹살). As of editing this page, I've read 'Ametora' by Mark W. David and I finished reading 'Modulor' by Le Corbusier, now I'm reading Convivial Toolbox. I try following the latest Monocle issues.

I like things with good kan-ji (感じ) for example:

• Bauhaus-design 'art things'
• Daily stuff like chairs, cups, clothes, sneakers, wristwatches, heavy-duty gears
• all kinds of music, but my favorites are french-touch, bossa-nova, jazz, hip-hop, etc.