The hanbok, the traditional Korean dress, was the star of Arden Cho’s wedding. The Korean-American actress and singer, known for voicing Rumi in K-pop Warriors, gathered family and friends in Florence, Italy, to celebrate her marriage with a strong nod to her roots.
The artist arrived at the altar with orthopedic surgeon Christopher Lee, who proposed to her in March 2025 during a trip to the island of Maui, Hawaii.
Through Instagram, Cho shared images of the celebration on June 27. In them she appears with her husband dressed in hanbok, as well as others where she wears an elegant white wedding dress.
“Ever since we started planning it, I dreamed of welcoming everyone to Italy with a celebration in hanbok,” wrote the actress, who called the experience “surreal” as she watched her friends and family embrace Korean culture. “It was art within art,” he added.
A wedding with Korean roots
The couple also shared a video in which they dance in front of the guests and another of the millefoglie cake being cut. “Endless laughter, a packed dance floor, icing sugar flying and our favorite people,” Cho recounted.
According to Vogue España, Cho and Lee met in Los Angeles through a dating app when they were both around 40 years old. The actress said that her fame made other users report her profile because they believed it to be false, but after two dates they began a relationship. Today he considers that they met “at the right time.”
The wedding organization began after the awards season and the success of The K-pop Warriors on Netflix. It was not until after the Oscars that they had enough time to prepare the ceremony with the help of a wedding planner.
Details and setbacks
Their intention was to offer an unforgettable experience, but the preparations included scares: the airline lost four suitcases with items from the ceremony. Fortunately, the luggage was recovered in time. The groom’s parents also faced difficulties getting to the traditional Korean ceremony, although they were eventually able to accompany the couple.




