In a picturesque celebration in Florence, Italy, actor Arden Cho, famed for her role as Rumi in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, exchanged vows with orthopedic surgeon Christopher Lee. The couple’s nuptials unfolded over several days, attended by their nearest and dearest, amidst the historic and romantic setting of the Italian city.
Arden and Christopher’s love story began on a dating app and blossomed into an engagement during a memorable trip to Maui in March 2025. Their choice of Florence for the wedding was deeply personal, as both regard the city as the place where they recognized they had found their lifelong partner. This sentiment was woven into the fabric of their celebration, which seamlessly combined traditional Korean elements with contemporary flair.
The wedding festivities commenced with the couple donning traditional Korean hanbok, honoring their heritage during the welcoming events. For the main ceremony at the stunning Villa Cora, Arden stepped into a custom-designed Vera Wang gown, epitomizing modern elegance. A traditional pyebaek ceremony was also part of the festivities, allowing the couple to pay homage to Korean matrimonial customs.
Despite facing some logistical hurdles, such as delayed luggage, travel issues for some guests, and an intense heatwave, the celebrations proceeded smoothly, marking a joyous start to their marital journey. Arden’s career has been on an upward trajectory, notably with her role in KPop Demon Hunters, and she is currently involved in producing Perfect Girl, a psychological thriller with a K-pop theme.