What I Love

Motor Sports Enthusiast

Childhood Dream

During my childhood in a quiet countryside town, life was without the internet, and exposure to international broadcasts was a rarity. As an elementary school student, I once came across a magazine ad showing a scene from motorsports. At that time, hardly anyone knew about rally racing, a unique and thrilling form of motorsport. It felt wild and exciting, especially since the cars in my country then were neither powerful nor durable enough for such intense racing. That moment left a deep impression on me and sparked my dream of one day becoming a racing specialist—maybe even a rally driver or mechanic.

Motor Sports Participation

Pursuing motorsports in my country was unrealistic without major sponsorships or immense wealth. I didn’t own a car until my mid-20s. My first car became a reality only after two years of part-time tutoring and carefully saving all my pocket money. I chose a 2001 Hyundai Accent, inspired by the Hyundai Rally Motorsports Team’s racing car like the one shown above. I spent several more years saving up the seed money and upgrading my car until it was ready for the amateur racing events in Yongin, South Korea. I participated in a series of races back in 2008, and ultimately stood on the podium with a trophy, as shown in the picture below.

V8 Rare Truck Enthusiast

2009 Kia Borrego V8 4WD

The Kia Borrego isn’t widely recognized in North America, even though it was the brand’s first body-on-frame V8 truck sold there. While it gained popularity in regions such as Asia, South America, and the Middle East, Kia discontinued the model after just one year on the North American market in 2009. Still, a handful of truck enthusiasts in North America value the Borrego for the durability and reliability of its body and powertrain. Its 4.6-liter V8 delivers 337 horsepower and 323 lb-ft of torque. It has a towing capacity of up to 7,500 pounds, which is more than enough to handle my 6,000-pound travel trailer.

Local Junkyard Wanderer

I take pride in owning such a rare vehicle, even though finding replacement parts locally can be difficult. Purchasing from vendors is often expensive—or sometimes not even an option. In my spare time, I roam local junkyards hunting for totaled Borregos to salvage parts for my truck, though this remains a challenge due to its scarcity. Progress has been slow, but my ultimate dream is to transform it into a monster off-road machine.

Weightlifting (Stay Strong)

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Stay Strong and Sustainable

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in my 40s is essential for sustaining my long-term career. Motivated by this goal, I have been consistently training in weightlifting for over five years. This routine continues to energize me and supports both my physical and professional well-being. I find weightlifting not only enjoyable but also deeply motivating—each improvement, whether small or significant, reinforces my drive to lift heavier and with better technique. Even when progress feels slow, pushing my limits keeps me focused and determined to never give up.

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