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What a perfect way to wrap up the summer! Huge congratulations are in order for the ever-charming Joel Kim Booster and his partner, John-Michael Sudsina, who just announced their engagement this Labor Day Weekend. Yes, you read that right—the hilarious and always stylish Booster has officially put a ring on it, and we are absolutely thrilled for this power couple!
If you’ve been following Joel Kim Booster, you know he’s the brilliant mind behind the queer rom-com Fire Island, where he brought LGBTQ+ love and friendships to the forefront, and he’s also the scene-stealing Nicholas in Loot on Apple TV+, alongside Maya Rudolph and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. But this latest development in his personal life has us all swooning—like, seriously, can you feel the love tonight?
Booster confirmed the engagement in an exclusive with Out and, of course, shared the big news with all of us on social media. “Vacation boyfriend -> Vacation husband,” Booster wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He added, “Try to be normal about this,” but Joel, we have to be honest—we’re finding it impossible to stay calm! The announcement came with a couple of swoon-worthy photos that sent the internet into a flurry of heart emojis. The first shot shows Booster, on bended knee, proposing to Sudsina on a boat, with a scenic backdrop that just screams romance. Sudsina, with his back to the camera, is clearly the star of this picture-perfect moment. The second photo captures the newly-engaged couple beaming into the camera while standing in front of two traditional Korean statues on Jeju Island. Can you say #CoupleGoals?
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The couple’s engagement photos didn’t stop there. Over on Instagram, Booster shared even more dreamy moments in a carousel he cheekily titled a “big time Korea dump.” Whether you’re a longtime fan of Joel Kim Booster or just someone who can appreciate a good love story, these photos are bound to bring a smile to your face. The love these two share is practically radiating through the screen.
And let’s not forget about the journey that brought us to this beautiful moment. Booster and Sudsina have been giving us relationship envy for a while now, whether they’re serving up glam on the red carpet or just goofing around on Instagram. Sudsina, an artist with an eye for all things beautiful, clearly brings out the best in Booster, and it’s been a joy watching their relationship blossom. The pair has been inseparable, traveling the world together and making all of us a little jealous of their adventures.
For those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, seeing a couple like Joel and John-Michael thriving and taking these big steps is more than just heartwarming—it’s affirming. Their love story, from “vacation boyfriends” to soon-to-be husbands, is the kind of fairy tale that many of us dream about.
As we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, let’s raise a glass to Joel Kim Booster and John-Michael Sudsina. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and lots more adventures together! And for all of us cheering them on, we’ll do our best to “be normal” about this… but we’re not making any promises!
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