“여운 (yeo-un)” is a Korean word that refers to the lingering feeling, resonance, or emotional afterglow that remains after an experience, especially something beautiful, moving, or profound. It is an emotional echo left after a song, film, season or moments - it is a pause or silence that carries meaning beyond what was said.

Born and raised in Seoul, studied in Melbourne,and living in Berlin, my life has been shaped by movement—across cities, cultures, and identities. I grew up in a conventional Korean family where success meant studying hard and building a stable professional career. And I followed that path, working in the corporate world, connecting with people and partners around the globe.

In 2023, everything changed. My father passed away unexpectedly. We couldn’t spend much time together in recent years since I have been living aborad but his passing brought me back home and made me stay quite long for the first time in many years. And slowly, memories I didn’t even know started to resurface.

Small wooden lamp he once brought home, sheets of hanji he used to write Chinese characters on - My father was a reserved man, sometimes stubborn, but always dignified with full of heart. As a child, I didn’t always appreciate this part of him. Like many, I was drawn to what was new, modern, and fast-moving, especially in a culture that often glorifies the shiny and trendy things over the quiet and traditional. I remember when we moved homes, he insisted on keeping a few old things: some paper, a few small objects....At the time, I didn’t understand. Now I do. The smell of old paper, the feel of aged wood, old pencilcase he had - I didn’t get to ask him many questions or hear his stories but now, I listen through the objects he left behind. They echo of his presence.

여운 (余韻) is the quiet resonance that lingers, what stays with us through a story, an object, or a moment of meaning. This project was born from the belief that art and craft can move us in subtle, lasting ways. Through 여운 (余韻) I want to listen more deeply to the lives of Korean artists, makers, and designers who are navigating the complexities of modern life. Their work carries stories, values, and memory. 여운 (余韻) is a space where I can share Korea’s creativity with the world, but more personally, it’s a way for me to reconnect with my roots. It is, in many ways, a love letter to my father.