Hi, we’re Daniel (42) and Dawon (40), a South Korean couple living in Hong Kong. We’ve been best friends for over 20 years and married since 2013. After a long and heartfelt journey through infertility and loss, we’re embracing surrogacy with deep gratitude and hope for the future.
Daniel works as a branch manager and compliance officer at a fintech company, and I (Dawon) am a marketing manager at a global media company. We’re a balanced team—Daniel is super warm, curious, and full of creative energy, while I find joy in thoughtful routines and quiet moments.
We grew up between cultures—Daniel in South Korea, France, and the U.S., and I in South Korea, U.S. and Italy (by a sheer coincidence, we grew up in same continent during similar times!)—which shaped our open-mindedness and deep respect for different perspectives. We dream of raising a child in a home filled with laughter, love, and stories that honor where they came from—including the extraordinary woman who helped bring them into the world.
Thank you for considering getting to know us!
Daniel & Dawon
English
Marketing Manager, Media company
Christianity
Straight
I may seem calm and composed at first, but I can be surprisingly goofy— I do show off my silly dance moves that I invented to Daniel when no one’s watching!
I grew up in the U.S, South Korea and Italy, and my childhood was spent moving across continents. That experience exposed me to so many cultures and ways of life, and it made me passionate about building friendships across borders and learning from people of all backgrounds.
I’m a collector of little memories—birthday cards, handwritten notes, even ticket stubs—each one tucked away like a time capsule.
I find joy in the quiet rhythms of everyday life—curling up with a good novel, watching Korean dramas, or planning thoughtful surprises for the people I love. I’m most recharged by peaceful moments in nature, whether it’s a walk along Hong Kong’s hiking trails or a quiet beach picnic with Daniel.
One of my favorite things to do is create memory albums and collect letters, cards, and other little keepsakes—like a living scrapbook of our journey that grows with every chapter we share.
“”Friends say I’m thoughtful, sincere, and quietly determined. I may take time to open up, but once I do, I’m deeply loyal. I’m the one people come to for advice or a comforting word. I care deeply about doing the right thing, and I try to bring grace and steadiness into every relationship I build.
