A new LEGO Ideas project inspired by traditional South Korean architecture has successfully reached the milestone of 10,000 supporters, bringing it one step closer to potentially becoming an official LEGO set. The fan-designed creation, called "Korean Tea House Seon-Bi Won," was developed by LEGO enthusiast The_Limit_ts_kang and pays homage to the distinctive architectural style known as Hanok.
The detailed model would serve as an excellent companion piece to the existing LEGO Icons set 10315 Tranquil Garden, which celebrates Japanese design elements. While that official set draws inspiration from Japanese aesthetics, this fan-created project specifically showcases the unique characteristics of traditional Korean architecture. The design captures the essence of Hanok buildings, which are easily recognizable by their distinctive dark-bluish roof tiles and green exterior walls, enhanced with red and blue decorative striping that adds authentic cultural detail.
Beyond the architectural elements, the Korean Tea House Seon-Bi Won incorporates extensive natural landscaping that enhances the overall aesthetic appeal. The set features a tranquil pond positioned beneath one of the traditional buildings, creating a serene water element that reflects real Korean garden design principles. The surrounding garden area is dotted with carefully placed flowers and trees, providing a lush, natural environment that complements the traditional structures.
The interior of the tea house has been thoughtfully designed to represent an authentic Korean tea ceremony space, complete with various minifigures that bring life to the build. These character elements help tell the story of traditional Korean culture and provide interactive play possibilities for builders of all ages. The attention to detail in both the exterior and interior spaces demonstrates the creator's deep appreciation for Korean architectural traditions.
This achievement makes the Korean Tea House Seon-Bi Won the 125th project to qualify for the current 2025 LEGO Ideas review round. All projects that reach the 10,000 supporter threshold are evaluated by LEGO's review board, which considers factors such as playability, design quality, manufacturing feasibility, and market appeal when deciding which fan creations will become official LEGO products.
The project now joins an impressive lineup of creative submissions in the second 2025 review cycle, competing alongside diverse concepts ranging from architectural landmarks and pop culture references to scientific models and fantasy builds. Previous review rounds have seen projects inspired by various global cultures and architectural traditions successfully make the transition from fan concept to retail product, suggesting that there may be strong potential for this Korean-inspired design to follow a similar path to store shelves.
