Wedding Party
Seungmi Yang
Maid of Honor
oh… bubby and i...? 🤔 well… we go way back… ⏮️ this is due to the fact ☝️ that i am her LITTLE SISTER. 👻 we used to be opps 💢 when we were little 🚼. i mean, what siblings weren’t… 🫠 but now, bubby is my closest friend 🫂 and i consider her as one of the most important people in my life. 🥺❤️i’m so proud of her for being so successful 🏆 even when she came from humble beginnings 🏚️. and even while winning 🥇 bubby still makes sure the family is happy and healthy. 💕she went from giving me a tiny 🤏 piece of lettuce 🥬 from her mcchicken sandwich 🥪 to taking me to 3-star michelin restaurants ✨ and other fun places all around the world 🌎. ya know. places i never thought i’d have the chance to go to. 💀 i’m honestly the luckiest little sister ever… 🍀 and i’m grateful for having bubby in my life. 🫶 i’m also so happy that bubby found 🔎 someone that treats her right 🗣️‼️in this wretched world 🌋. kevin’s a real cool guy 👍… don’t have much more of dat in this world… le sigh 😮💨 big congrats to you two 2️⃣ and yes i will cry during my speech at the wedding 😎
Reyhan Daniels
Best Man
I owe a mutual friend of mine a lot of credit for introducing me to Kevin in high school, who would’ve known she’d be setting me up with someone who’d become one of my best friends. We burned a lot of time together - amongst other things - over the years, sometimes in the quiet serenity only Kevin can provide. Words become unnecessary when you’re in great company anyways, unless it’s our weekly check in for One Piece. Seeing Kevin grow from the start of his relationship to a soon to be married man has been amazing, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Emily Levin
Officiant
T’was the summer before lawschool when I (bravely) asked the class of ‘24 groupme if anyone liked anime… then Ms. Shang messaged me privately (cowardly) to say she did…We chatted for a bit, i ~allegedly~ ghosted her (the convo came to an end and I figured i’d meet her in person!!), then we finally DID meet in person, she accused me of ghosting her, and honestly… the rest is history! Did I mention our class superlative was “Are they best friends or are they dating?”. I’m not a really spiritual person, but Shang and I have the kind of friendship that I am certain has extended beyond our own lifetime, whether we were flowers blooming together before or a bird and an alligator in an unlikely friendship. Shang and I are two peas in a pod that very quickly became three peas in a pod with Kevin :). For god sakes I spend so much time with them that they bought proper bedding for me to use on their couch (yes, that was purchased because of me, if you have slept on it while visiting them you’re welcome). but in all seriousness, it has been a privilege to witness the pure and whimsical love shared between shang and kevin. they truly complete one another can i cannot wait to pronounce them as husband and wife ;3
Justin Cho
Groomsman
Kevin is like an onion—except instead of tears, he’s got layers of coffee, games, and 🥬 . The first 10 layers? Pretty much the same: he’ll give you a grin, avoid conversations like the plague, and if you’re lucky, maybe even a chuckle. By the time you get to the 11th layer, you've earned the privilege of hearing him speak, usually a “that’s crazy”. Keep peeling, and you hit the core: one of the most kind-hearted people you’ll ever meet, the kind who always shows up and cares deeply. Nowhere is that more obvious than in the way he loves Shang.
Katherine Kim
Bridesmaid
Over the past 16 years that I've had the privilege of being friends with Seung Hye, I have learned a few valuable lessons from her. One is that a controversial opinion can always be backed by a strong argument, like clam chowder is a stew and that mimi is the superior white dog. Another is that you can survive a long time without many vegetables or soap. The most important lesson, however, is that it is important to show up for one another, especially when times are hard. Through all of the ups and downs in my life, Seung Hye has always stood by me in the form of a warm message, a hug, an ear to listen, or a shoulder to lean on. She has celebrated every achievement and milestone alongside me and supported me through every hardship. She is an irreplaceable presence in my life, just as Kevin and Seung Hye are undoubtedly intertwined in each others’ lives. I want to congratulate the newly wed couple with the utmost joy and support, and I hope that they continue to find adventure in their marriage.
Samuel Liu
Groomsman
There is a certain comfort that I feel with Kevin. Ever at peace to his surroundings, Kevin requires very little to thrive -- some yummy food and maybe a fun video game is enough for his survival. His satisfaction with life is almost contagious. Whether we're talking about stocks or sitting in complete silence, whether our wheeled meals lost its wheels (then subsequently the meals), or even when we (Kevin) got into a minor car accident because a car peeked too far out of the intersection -- you feel nearly obligated to be as nonchalant as he is . Regardless of how many anime plots he has spoiled, I can't name a person who wouldn't want a Kevin at his side.
Erica Chow
Bridesmaid
This wasn't the first time I met Seung Hye but the first time we had a real interaction. In our 7th grade social studies class, I was sitting without a partner, and Seung Hye volunteered to move seats and work with me. She was wearing her signature purple hoodie and heaving around a big binder (full of anime and more...). Cue awkward middle schoolers trying to do group work, but then I noticed that she had a list of anime and anime-styled drawings in her binder. This was the beginning of a nearly 16-year friendship. In those 16 years, there has been a lot of nagging from my end about eating veggies and washing hands. From Seung Hye, it was nagging about going on adventures and indulging her love of her fandom couples. I don't think I can ever forget her grabby hands ლ(ӦｖӦლ) when discussing her favorite fandoms, but she can now grab onto Kevin for years to come.
Debbie Ro
Groomswoman
My first one-on-one conversation with Kevin, I got one-word answers and a stress-induced headache. During this 20-minute long, fraternity-mandated interview, I learned 2 things: 1. Kevin really likes Borderlands. 2. Kevin is really not good at making conversation. I am proud to announce that we have since moved on to full sentences, and the kind of friendship that you never stop being grateful for. The things I have learned about Kevin can no longer be put in a simple list, but here are the 3 that currently are the most important. 1. Kevin really likes the latest Borderlands game, and I should definitely play it. 2. Kevin is a quietly wonderful person who deserves all the happiness the world can muster. 3. If there is anyone capable of putting that happiness in his hands, it's Shang.
Seong Eun Lee
Bridesmaid
I really don't remember much, it was like a decade ago when we met. It was a really normal(?) introduction. I met Seunghye through Katherine. Tiny girl with giant binder covered in arts I shall not name(those who know KNOWS). I was actually quite surprised for the bravery she had on that binder and what was inside. My tiny Seunghye who is a ray of sunshine with a good sense of dark humor, smart, an unhinged personality and called me aniki and hugged me at the lunch table now has all grown up to marry an equivalent dorky Kevin 🥹 🤧 a ship dynamic I love so much. Truly a match made in heaven.