41 Years from Jeonju (Republic of Korea) at present Vancouver (Canada)
Born in the small town of Jeonju, South Korea, Thaiyo is a world-famous b-boy now a Vancouver-based artist. He started dance in 1998, and by 2002, Last For One crew was founded with ten other friends from Jeonju. By the age 23, Thaiyo won the International Battle of the Year (BOTY) 2005, in Germany, with Last For One. Thaiyo's crew was highlighted in the feature film "Planet B-boy", that followed the story of each crew that went to BOTY in 2005. Following his win at BOTY, Thaiyo and his crew became widely known throughout the world, and were continuously invited to different countries for performances, battles, and workshops. Most notably, Last For One’s performance at the Lincoln Center, in New York City, USA, as well as the 17th Presidential Inaugural Ceremony, in Seoul, South Korea. After Last For One’s rise to fame, Thaiyo’s hometown of Jeonju named a city square after the crew, Last For One Plaza, as a recognition of international success for the local team. Each crew member’s handprint and signature can be found at the plaza, which is located in the downtown core of the city. At age 27, Thaiyo moved to Vancouver, Canada, and joined Canada’s top breaking team, Now Or Never. From then on, along with competing and judging, Thaiyo became a full-time Breaking & Locking instructor. Thaiyo's style is based off of his belief that a well-rounded b-boy is a good b-boy. He combines style, power, and foundation to create his dance, and passes it on to his students with great enthusiasm.
Highlights & Achievements
2018 BIG TROUBLE 5, 3VS3 (VANCOUVER, CANADA) - RUNNER UP 2017 FRESH COAST CHAMPIONSHIP, 1VS1 (KELOWNA, CANADA) - JUDGE 2017 NORTHWEST SWEET 16, 5VS5 (SEATTLE, USA) - RUNNER UP 2017 NORTHWEST SWEET 16, ALL STYLES 1VS1 (VANCOUVER, CANADA) - WINNER 2017 BORN 2 BREAK, 3VS3 (PORTLAND, USA) - WINNER 2016 CUMANDA BREAK, 5VS5 (QUITO, ECUADOR) - BBOY JUDGE 2016 TWICE AS NICE 2VS2 (VANCOUVER, CANADA) – JUDGE 2015 UNDER PRESSURE FESTIVAL 1VS1 (MONTREAL, CANADA) - BBOY JUDGE 2014 BRING THA NOIZE, 3VS3 (EDMONTON, CANADA) - BBOY JUDGE 2014 BLOCK PARTY, 5VS5 (BOULDER,CO,USA) – JUDGE 2014 5KINGS, 5VS5 (CALGARY, CANADA) – RUNNER UP 2013 MASSIVE MONKEES DAY, CREW (SEATTLE, USA) - RUNNER UP 2013 5KINGS, 5VS5 (CALGARY, CANADA) – WINNER 2013 BIG TROUBLE 4, 3VS3 (VANCOUVER, CANADA) - WINNER 2012 BIG TROUBLE 3, 3VS3 (VANCOUVER, CANADA) - RUNNER UP 2011 BIG TROUBLE 2, 3VS3 (VANCOUVER, CANADA) - WINNER 2010 OUT BREAK CANADA QUALIFIER, 2VS2 (VANCOUVER, CANADA) - WINNER 2010 ROCKERS RUMBLE 5VS5 (BOULDER,CO,USA) - JUDGE 2010 WORLD OF DANCE, 2VS2 (SEATTLE, USA) - WINNER 2009 KN SQUAD, 1VS1 (SEOUL, KOREA) – WINNER 2007 CASTLE ROCK, 2VS2 (EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND) – WINNER 2006 BATTLE OF THE YEAR, CREW (BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY) – RUNNER UP 2006 TEMPLE ROCK, CREW (TAICHUNG, TAIPEI) - JUDGE 2005 BATTLE OF THE YEAR, CREW (BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY) – WINNER 2005 UNDERGROUND REPUBLIC, 5VS5 (SALAMANCA, SPAIN) – WINNER 2004 LEVI’S BATTLE MASTER, CREW (SEOUL, KOREA) - WINNER 2003 INFINITE BATTLE MASTER, CREW (SEOUL, KOREA) - WINNER
Circle of Fire No. 9 - Online Open Styles Battle SCHEDULE:PRESELECTION: • Start: April 12th • End: April 16th, 12 am (CET) All styles are welcome! TOP 16: • April 21st TOP 8: • April 25th TOP...