"My palagi."
This is how Kristel Fulgar fondly describes her Korean fiancé, Ha Su Hyuk, in an Instagram post featuring their prenup photos taken in South Korea.
She pairs the post with TJ Monterde’s song "Palagi" as the background music.
The outdoor shoot exudes K-drama vibes and features Kristel and Su Hyuk wearing matching blazers over white outfits—Kristel in a short dress and Su Hyuk in a buttoned shirt.
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One photo captures Su Hyuk gently kissing Kristel on the forehead.
Another shows the former Goin' Bulilit star sitting on an orange scooter, wearing a veil and holding flowers.
There's also a shot of the couple gazing into each other's eyes, their faces inches apart, as if about to share a kiss.
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Behind the Scenes of Kristel and Su Hyuk’s Prenup Shoot
Kristel also shares videos on YouTube, offering her followers a behind-the-scenes look at their prenup shoot.
One highlight from the 15-minute video is the story behind their promise rings, which they personally handcrafted at a wood ring-making shop in Seoul.
The couple carefully shaves the wood by hand, crafting delicate strips to form their rings.
Kristel writes, "It looked easy, but crafting a perfect wood strip required skill. We had to practice and try again and again."
After shaping the rings, they polish, coat, and varnish them before drilling holes for the stones.
Kristel also shares a video capturing the moment she received copies of their wedding invitations, which will be given to their guests.
KRISTEL AND SU HYUK LOVE STORY
Kristel met Su Hyuk through a mutual friend based in South Korea.
"...Meron akong friend na pinakilala sa akin si Su-hyuk. Matagal na siya dito sa Korea nakatira at kilala niya si Su-hyuk na mabait.
"And that friend, kilalang-kilala rin ako.
"And that friend, alam niya rin yung personality ko, and alam niya rin kung ano ang gusto ko sa guy.
"And so, siya yung nagpakilala sa aming dalawa," shared Kristel in a YouTube vlog uploaded in December 2024.
She added, "And then yung una pa lang namin pagkakakilala, para talagang super magical. Hindi ko ma-explain.
"Swak kami sa values, pareho kaming very respectful, pareho kaming conservative.
"'Yung approach niya sa dating, very classic and yun din talaga ang gusto ko sa guy."
The timing was perfect—just as Kristel was praying to find the right person, feeling ready for a relationship.
Kristel knew Su Hyuk was the one when he chose to convert to Iglesia ni Cristo, embracing her faith and beliefs.
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"Dun ko talaga na-realize na godsend siya para sa akin," said Kristel.
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Kristel and Su Hyuk announced their engagement in February of this year.