The pair booked a fairy tale venue
The ceremony took place on March 31 at the Aston House at the Grand Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul, under tight security and Covid-19 safety protocols. It is known as a luxurious venue for weddings, surrounded by nature with sweeping views of Mount Acha and the Han River.
According to News Delivers, the cost of renting the venue can reach up to US$600 per guest and US$190,000 for the rental of wedding essentials. Korean celebrity couples Ji Sung and Lee Bo-young, and Bae Yong-joon and Park Soo-jin, have also chosen the same venue for their wedding.
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The delectable menu
Of course, guests were treated to a sumptuous feast. The Manila Bulletin obtained a photo of the menu, revealing the key dishes that had been served, including Osetra caviar, grilled lobster, sous vide seafood, Hampyeong grilled Korean beef tenderloin with truffle mashed potatoes and herb-grilled vegetables, Guryongpo Haepung noodles and honeymoon honey cake and more.
Celebrity singers played as she walked down the aisle
Known for her impeccable taste, Son is said to have walked down the aisle to the song Can’t Help Falling in Love, while Moon River was used during the rehearsal.
The couple was also serenaded by K-pop stars including Gummy, who sang IU’s I Give You My Heart, a song from Crash Landing on You, while Kim Bum-soo sang a song from Secret Garden, one of Hyun Bin’s hit dramas. Paul Kim sang a congratulatory song.
Broadcaster Park Kyung-rim hosted the wedding, while Hyun Bin’s close friend and Rampant co-star Jang Dong-gun reportedly delivered the congratulatory message.
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The guest list was super star-studded
Son’s guests included a line-up of A-list actresses, including Song Yoon-ah, Lee Min-jung, Uhm Ji-won, Oh Yoon-ah, Thirty-Nine’s Jeon Mi-do and her best friend, When the Camellia Blooms’ Gong Hyo-jin – who caught the bouquet!
Son’s Something in the Rain co-star Jung Hae-in was also present, notably her only male co-star on the list.
Hyun Bin’s “on-screen girlfriends”, as reports have called them, were also among the guests, including Secret Garden’s Ha Ji-won, A Millionaire’s First Love’s Lee Yeon-hee, My Lovely Sam Soon’s Kim Sun-ah and Girls’ Generation’s Yoona, who starred with Hyun Bin in Confidential Assignment and is also a close acquaintance of Son.
As per Kbizoom, Ahn Sung-ki, Joo Jin-mo, Park Joong-hoon and Ji Jin-hee from Hyun Bin’s close circle were also there. The Negotiation director Lee Jong-suk and top actor Song Joong-ki were reportedly also present.5 times Blackpink’s Lisa proved she’s Thailand’s unofficial princess
Bridal fashion
Their agencies had already released the couple’s official pre-wedding photos, revealing Hyun Bin as a dashing groom and Son as a blushing bride.
As per AllKpop, Son wore an Elie Saab creation from its 2022 autumn/winter bridal collection. The sleeveless, square-neck dress adorned with delicate flowers is estimated to cost about US$65,800.
In the other photo, the same report notes Son in a Vera Wang dress, featuring an off-shoulder silhouette and a chic lace detail. A Vera Wang dress is estimated to be worth US$8,200, and AllKpop notes that the luxury brand doesn’t allow rentals.
In its congratulatory message for their brand ambassador, Italian fashion house Valentino revealed a photo of Son in a lovely tulle bridal gown, with a sheer top and floral embroidery.
Koreaboo reports that on her wedding day, Son wore a dress by Mira Zwillinger from its spring/summer 2022 collection. A made-to-measure gown from the designer is said to cost about US$11,000. Son’s go-to hair and make-up artists from Jenny House took care of her youthful bridal look.
No expense was spared
Before the wedding, AllKpop reported that Son’s mother had bought close to US$10,000 worth of gifts.
KBizoom reported that the luxury cars spotted outside the venue on the wedding day included a Bentley, a Mercedes G36, a Maybach, a Lamborghini Urus and a Ferrari.
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The honeymoon plans are still under way
Reports say that there is no immediate honeymoon planned for the couple yet, as they are said to be spending their first days together at the US$4 million penthouse that Hyun Bin had recently bought in Achiul.
Hyun Bin and Son’s fans, friends and family continue to express their congratulations and well wishes for finally “landing” in their forever home as a newlywed couple.
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