Lane Kim has many important and serious relationships throughout Gilmore Girls, starting with Chilton student Henry Cho in season 1. While Lane's best friend Rory falls in love three different times, Lane dreams of finding her soulmate while hiding her first high school relationship from her mom. As time goes on, Lane and Mrs. Kim find a new, different kind of relationship where Lane shares more of her hobbies and interests, and Lane experiences heartbreak and love.
From Lane's big crush in season 1 to the person who she marries and starts a family with, Lane has many significant romances on Gilmore Girls, and they all mean a lot to this beloved character.
Season 1: Lane Crushes On Rich And Meets Henry
While Rory falls in love with Dean in season 1 of Gilmore Girls, Lane has a tough time with her best friend's new romance, wishing that she could experience the same thing. Lane has an awkward and embarrassing moment when she touches her crush Rich Bloomenfeld's hair, and Lorelai helps her see that she's still young and she will definitely find love.
Lane also meets Henry Cho, one of the best side characters at Chilton, at a party in the season 1 episode "The Breakup, Part 2." Lane and Henry have undeniable chemistry right away and through their interactions, Lane gains more confidence.
Season 2: Lane Experiences Her First Relationship
In season 2, Lane and Henry begin dating, and it's sweet seeing Lane enjoy her first relationship. But since they have to talk on the phone secretly since Lane hides the romance from her mom, Henry wonders if this is sustainable.
When the couple breaks up, Lane is upset and heartbroken, but fans know that she will meet someone and the timing will work out much better. Lane is a fan favorite, kind, compassionate, and intelligent character who deserves an epic love story.
Season 3: Lane Falls For Fellow Musician Dave
Lane's Gilmore Girls love interests Dave and Zack are her two most significant partners, and in season 3, Lane meets Dave Rygalski, another musician who joins her band, Hep Alien.
Fans love watching Lane delve into her love for music and think about the type of future that she can create for herself. While Lane is still dealing with her strict mom, Mrs. Kim loves Dave and appreciates that he's a talented musician.
Season 4: Lane Focuses On Herself And Her Music
Lane and Dave don't have a real breakup, which is something that fans still talk about, and viewers hear that Dave moves to California.
In season 4, Lane moves on from her relationship with Dave and focuses on herself. She feels a bit strangely about Rory going to Yale and having new experiences, and Lane wants to feel like a grown-up who is also having fun and making her own decisions. Lane becomes even more devoted to her band Hep Alien here, and fans know that she wants nothing more than to become successful and travel the world playing music.
Season 5: Lane And Zack Awkwardly Begin Dating
Lane and Zack Van Gerbig's Gilmore Girls relationship has some struggles at the beginning. In season 5, it's clear that the two characters have feelings for each other, but they feel unsure about how to transition from being friends and bandmates to something more. Even their bandmate and roommate Brian feels awkward about this.
Viewers love this couple and can see that they have a real future together. Zack and Lane get over their nervousness and commit to each other, enjoying that they get along so well and both consider music to be a huge passion.
Season 6: Lane And Zack Begin Married Life
Lane and Zack get married in the season 6 episode "I Get A Sidekick Out Of You," which is a huge milestone in their lives. It's also a big deal for Rory, who sees her best friend growing up and finding more confidence.
Married life is a bit of an adjustment for Lane since she becomes pregnant on her honeymoon, and she worries that she and Zack are too young and not yet ready for such a massive change.
Season 7: Lane And Zack Become Parents
Lane is a favorite Gilmore Girls character because she has a smart, vibrant personality and she meets each life transition with a lot of emotion and careful thought. In season 7, Lane and Zack's lives change when Lane gives birth to their twins, Kwan and Steve.
Lane has some struggles during her pregnancy, as this was unexpected, but Rory and Lorelai are there for her and help her see that she will be an incredible and loving parent.
A Year In The Life: Lane And Zack Are Happily Married, Living In Stars Hollow
Although Gilmore Girls fans know that Lane hoped that she could live somewhere else and travel and experience a lot more than she does, Lane and Zack's marriage is going well in A Year In The Life and they're enjoying raising their twins.
The best part about seeing Lane and Zack again in the Netflix revival is knowing that they're still playing music and that this is as big a part of their lives as it ever has been. Lane has truly found her soulmate in Zack and fans love that they have found each other.