What motivated Tom Kim to choose his own English name?

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Tom Kim Selected His English Name Inspired by a Children's Television Show

Tom Kim, whose birth name is Joohyung Kim, chose his English name "Thomas" at a young age due to his fondness for the children's television series "Thomas the Tank Engine." He made this decision independently, overriding his parents' preferences. Over time, the nickname "Tom" emerged as a shorter, more convenient alternative, which he subsequently adopted.

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