Our story began in July 2017, in the heart of Shanghai, China, during an undergraduate exchange program. We were both seniors in college, drawn together by a shared love for good food, French films, and sandy beaches. Between daytime classes on Chinese politics and history, we spent our evenings wandering the vibrant streets of Shanghai. Somewhere between late-night strolls and sharing wired earphones to swap playlists, a friendship quietly grew into something more. After graduation, Yeondoo began his military service at the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey. Weekend visits became our own tradition—marked by Charleys Cheesesteak, Pizza Hut, and what we believed then was the best Tex-Mex around. On December 2, 2023, Yeondoo popped the question in Paris, France—during a dinner overlooking the Seine River and the Eiffel Tower (tacky, right?). But the moment was perfect. With their parents’ blessings and Etta James’s “At Last” playing softly in the background, Rachel said yes. And for them, it truly felt like “at last.” Today, Rachel is pursuing her PhD in Austin, Texas, and Yeondoo will soon be joining her at the University of Texas at Austin as he begins his MBA this fall. Hook ’em Horns!