Since the announcement of Joel Kim Booster’s engagement, fans are curious to know all about his fiance. The popular actor and comedian is best known for starring in popular movies and shows like Big Mouth, Fire Island, and more. Most recently, Booster appeared in the third season of the drama series Industry, where he plays Wade.
So, here’s everything to know about Joel Kim Booster’s fiance, his profession, their engagement story, and more.
Who is Joel Kim Booster engaged to?
Joel Kim Booster is engaged to John-Michael Sudsina.
While Sudsina is a relatively private person, his Instagram bio indicates that he is passionate about films. Moreover, he and Booster often share heartwarming pictures together on their social media pages, be it their travel adventures or love for Halloween costumes.
What is John-Michael Sudsina’s job?
John-Michael Sudsina is a video game producer, who currently works as a Principal Creative Producer at Riot Games.
Joel Kim Booster’s fiance has been involved in developing globally beloved video games like Valorant and League of Legends. As per his Linkedin profile, he had previously served as a content producer for the computers and electronics manufacturing company Oculus VR.
Prior to that, Sudsina was a producer for another popular game, Sims, by Electronic Arts (EA). He graduated from the University of Southern California in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Media and Games.
Joel Kim Booster and John-Michael Sudsina’s relationship history
There is not much information publicly available on how Joel Kim Booster met his fiance John-Michael Sudsina. However, during his June 2024 appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s Dinner’s on Me podcast, the comedian revealed that they met in Puerto Vallerta, Mexico. This was before he began filming Fire Island in August 2021. (via Them)
As per Booster, the two got acquainted through mutual friends at a party. They connected deeply on their first meeting itself by watching a sunrise on the beach together. However, the world first got a look at the couple at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards held on January 16, 2024.
The couple went viral when they shared a passionate kiss on the red carpet at the event. (Daily Mail) As per Them, Joel Kim Booster even mentioned his fiance in Netflix’s 2022 stand-up comedy documentary, Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. After dating for a while, he finally proposed to Sudsina during their vacation at the stunning Jeju Island in South Korea.
Booster publicly announced their engagement via an X (formerly Twitter) post on August 31, 2024. The post features a photo of Booster on his knee popping the question, while Sudsina gleefully takes his hand. The caption read “Vacation boyfriend —-> Vacation husband. Try to be normal about this.”
Joel Kim Booster took to his Instagram to share even more images from their trip, which included a selfie with his fiance. He penned the caption, “Very much in love. Very happy. No matter where I am, he’s my home.” Fans poured in their best wishes in the comments and congratulated the couple for their new beginnings together.