Irene Kim's star-studded wedding: the Korean-American model partied with Astro's Cha Eun-woo, Girls' Generation's Jessica Jung and fashion blogger Bryanboy – but who is her new husband?
Congratulations are in order for
Korean-American model Irene Kim , who tied the knot with her non-celebrity boyfriend John, after surprising fans on Instagram with a heartfelt wedding announcement in January this year.
'Current status: emotionally unstable but glamorously dressed,' Irene Kim captioned this photo of herself in one of her wedding dresses. Photo: @ireneisgood/Instagram
'This isn't just a story about a ring or a question; it's about a love that has grown through precious little moments that have built the foundation of something so special. I feel so blessed to have met the man I want to spend the rest of my life with,' Kim wrote. 'I can't wait to share more with you in a way that aligns with my comfort and happiness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for always supporting me and for celebrating this special era of love with me.'
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Irene Kim is keeping her new husband's identity under wraps, even going so far as to crop his face out of their wedding pics. Photo: @ireneisgood/Instagram
The wedding, held on May 23 in South Korea, was a grand affair attended by K-pop stars Cha Eun-woo and
Jessica Jung as well as fashion week front-row fixtures Bryanboy, Molly Chiang,
Yoyo Cao and Declan Chan.
Here's everything to know about Irene Kim's big day.
La Mer for her skin
Days ahead of the wedding, Kim shared her wedding day skin prep routine and the secret behind her bridal glow – La Mer.
'Bridal shower flea market'
Unlike most brides-to-be who host elaborate bridal showers, the Fashion Institute of Technology graduate took a unique approach by hosting a 'bridal shower flea market' ahead of her wedding. 'Still floating from the love, laughter and unforgettable moments at my bridal shower flea market!' Kim wrote on Instagram, sharing snaps and videos of the day in an Instagram post.
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