Comedian Jo Se Ho’s recent wedding has stirred quite a buzz, not only due to the high-profile guest list but also because of the rumored lavish expense surrounding the event. The spotlight is now on the extravagant dinner served to 900 guests, sparking widespread attention, and some are asking: did he really spend 300 million KRW ($217,000) on the wedding meal alone?

Wedding Held at the Shilla Hotel’s Dynasty Hall

Jo Se Ho, 41, tied the knot on October 20, 2023, at the Shilla Hotel’s Dynasty Hall, one of the most exclusive wedding venues in Seoul. The event drew attention from fans and the public, particularly because of the number of celebrity guests in attendance, as well as the luxurious touches added to the event.

Key moments of the ceremony included personal performances from Kim Bum Soo, Taeyang, and Gummy, who sang special songs for the couple. Lee Dong Wook, a long-time friend, gave the wedding speech, while Jo Se Ho’s mentor Jeon Yoo Sung served as the officiant. The presiding role was handled by his close friend Nam Chang Hee.

A $217,000 Wedding Dinner?

The grand wedding meal has become the central topic of conversation. With a 900-person guest list, the dinner reportedly featured a gourmet menu. Some of the highlighted dishes include:

• Thyme-scented eggplant soup with feta cheese and tomatoes
• Grilled salmon with Pernod vin blanc
• Leek and fennel purée
• Lemon sherbet
• CAB tenderloin steak with port wine sauce
• Mascarpone vanilla cream with mocha mousse blancmange
• Coffee or tea

The Shilla Hotel, known for hosting exclusive and upscale events, charged a rental fee of approximately 22 million KRW ($16,400) for the Dynasty Hall. Adding to that, the meal was estimated to cost around 300,000 KRW ($225) per person, leading to the rumor that Jo Se Ho might have spent around 300 million KRW ($217,000) solely on food.

Though these figures are yet to be fully confirmed by the comedian, such expenses reflect the scale of the celebration.

Jo Se Ho’s Emotional Gratitude

Following the wedding, Jo Se Ho expressed his gratitude on social media, addressing the overwhelming support and love he and his wife received:

“Some people thought I had already been married due to the early news, but today, we finally celebrated our wedding surrounded by so many blessings. I am deeply thankful to everyone who joined and congratulated us.”

He also added a touching reflection on their relationship and future together:

“We received a lot of support throughout the planning process, and we will continue to cherish and rely on each other for the rest of our lives. Please continue to support our happy journey together.”

A Honeymoon in Southern Italy

The couple is reportedly enjoying a ten-day honeymoon in southern Italy, and once back, they will start their new married life in Yongsan, Seoul.

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