Actress Arden Cho Marries Surgeon in Italy, Incorporates Korean Traditions
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- Arden Cho, who voiced the lead character Lumi in Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters," married.
- She married Christopher B. Lee, an orthopedic surgeon from Los Angeles, in Florence, Italy.
- The wedding celebrations included a Korean traditional welcome party and a traditional Korean wedding ceremony (Paebaek).
Actress Arden Cho, known for voicing the protagonist Lumi in the popular Netflix animation "K-Pop Demon Hunters," has tied the knot. The 40-year-old Korean-American actress married Christopher B. Lee, an orthopedic surgeon based in Los Angeles, on May 27th (local time) at Villa Cora in Florence, Italy.
It was the most memorable night of the wedding weekend.
The couple met through a dating app and became engaged in March of the previous year on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Their wedding festivities spanned three days and featured a variety of events, including a welcome party where guests were encouraged to wear Hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), a traditional Korean wedding ceremony known as Paebaek, two main ceremonies, and a reception.
From the moment we started planning the wedding, I dreamed of a celebration in Italy where we would welcome guests in Hanbok.
Photos released from the wedding showcase the couple in wedding attire, alongside images of them participating in the Paebaek ceremony. Cho shared a wedding video on her Instagram, describing the weekend as "the most memorable night." She expressed her dream of hosting a celebration in Italy where guests would be welcomed in Hanbok, stating, "I never imagined seeing our culture so joyfully embraced in Italy, and it was truly moving."
I never imagined seeing our culture so joyfully embraced in Italy, and it was truly moving.
In an interview with Vogue, Cho described Italy as a "special place" where they confirmed their commitment to each other for life, calling the wedding "like a fairytale." Despite facing unexpected challenges during the preparations, such as lost luggage and extreme heat, she added that they "took it positively, thinking of it as warding off bad luck."
Italy is a special place where we confirmed each other as lifelong partners.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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