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Groom Decided to Surprise Bride’s Korean Family With This!

By Orgesta Tolaj

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13 June 2024

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Weddings are a special occasion where two families come together to celebrate the love between two individuals.

For one groom, his wedding was not only a celebration of his love for his bride but also an opportunity to show respect and honor to her Korean family.

He went above and beyond to prepare for his wedding day, spending a year immersing himself in Korean culture and traditions to surprise his bride and her family. This is what this groom surprised them with.

Groom Surprises Bride’s Korean Family During Their Wedding

Ben Carpenter kept his secret Korean language lessons hidden for over a year to surprise his wife on their wedding day.

The groom’s surprise, captured in a viral video on October 14, showed him stunning his wife, Sohee Carpenter, and her family with his proficiency in Korean during a heartfelt speech.

Groom surprise Korean family
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During his wedding day speech, Ben initially thanked the guests in the customary manner. However, to the astonishment of everyone present, he continued his speech in Korean, expressing his gratitude to Sohee’s family and revealing his secret Korean language lessons, done as a gesture of respect.

What Else Happened?

In the viral video, Sohee’s mother, dressed in a white and pink hanbok, reacts with interest as Ben delivers his speech in Korean. In the video caption, Ben reveals that he had been discreetly studying Korean in 30-minute increments throughout the day and practicing where Sohee couldn’t see him.

Groom surprise Korean family
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During the pandemic, the couple eloped, but last year, they held a formal wedding ceremony in California, as mentioned in a Facebook post.

Ben and Sohee are both fitness influencers, boasting a combined following of over half a million followers across various social media platforms.

What Did Ben Have to Say That Surprised His Wife’s Korean Family?

In the viral video, Ben shares a touching moment. He recounts Sohee’s initial concerns about dating a foreigner due to cultural norms. He expresses his own fears of not being accepted but acknowledges that his worries were unfounded. Ben highlighted the acceptance and love they have found together.

He was heard saying:

“When Sohee and I first started dating, she told me in Korean culture, dating a foreigner is frowned upon by many Korean people. I was very scared to meet you, because I felt like maybe I wouldn’t be accepted. But I was wrong. I’m thankful you’ve accepted me as a new member of the family. And I promise to love and take care of Sohee forever.”

Groom surprise Korean family
© bdccarpenter / TikTok

After Ben’s speech concludes, his father-in-law and mother-in-law approach him to offer hugs, symbolizing their appreciation and acceptance.

The video garnered widespread attention and support, amassing over 1.8 million views on TikTok and over a million on Instagram. It was also reposted by the TikTok account @yourpositivenews on November 14, accumulating over 17 million views since then.

What do you think of Ben’s surprise for his wife’s Korean family?

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