Early Life and Formation in Seoul Young-jun Tak, born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1989, emerged from a cultural landscape steeped in rapid modernization alongside deeply ingrained traditional belief systems—a duality that would become central to his artistic exploration. His formative years were marked by the visible tension between South Korea’s economic ascent and its conservative social structures, particularly concerning LGBTQI+ rights and religious influence. This early exposure fueled an intellectual curiosity that led him to pursue studies in English Language and Literature and Cross-Cu…