Goes by Tom, a nickname given to him as a child as a nod to his affinity for Thomas the Tank Engine from the TV series "Thomas & Friends". Had numerous Thomas the Tank Engine toys and a lunchbox as a youngster. Family and friends all call him Tom.

Lived in various countries growing up including China, Australia, Philippines, and Thailand.

Is fluent in Korean, English, and Tagalog.

Father, Chang-Ik Lee, is a golf teaching professional. He played professionally prior to becoming a teaching professional.