South Korean actress and “Running Man” star Ji Ye-eun is getting married to dancer and choreographer Vata, with the couple set to exchange vows on December 12, 2026, according to their agencies.
Ji Ye-eun’s agency, CP Entertainment, confirmed the marriage news on September 2, saying the couple had decided to spend their lives together based on “deep trust.” Vata’s agency, A RA, likewise said the pair will begin a new chapter as husband and wife after promising to become each other’s most reliable companions.
The announcement comes months after the couple publicly confirmed their relationship. Although their romance has only been public since April, Korean reports say the pair had been dating for about a year before announcing their plans to marry.
From Industry Colleagues to Future Husband and Wife
Ji Ye-eun, 32, and Vata, also 32 and whose real name is Kim Tae-hyun, reportedly grew closer after meeting as entertainment-industry colleagues. Local reports say their relationship developed from a friendship connected to their shared faith before eventually becoming romantic.
Their relationship eventually became public in April, and the pair later gave fans a closer look at their romance through affectionate social-media posts.
Their wedding announcement now marks a major milestone for one of South Korea’s newer celebrity couples.
Ji Ye-eun’s Romance Had Already Sparked Marriage Talk
The marriage announcement did not come completely out of nowhere.
In recent months, Ji Ye-eun had spoken publicly about her relationship with Vata, including comments about his personality and lifestyle.
According to SBS, Ji previously praised Vata for making positive lifestyle changes and described him as kind. She also revealed that he had been learning to cook because she was not particularly good at cooking herself.
Those comments are now receiving renewed attention following the couple’s decision to marry.
Who Is Vata?
Vata is the leader of South Korean dance crew We Dem Boyz, which rose to wider recognition after competing on Mnet’s “Street Man Fighter” in 2022, where the crew finished as runner-up.
Beyond competition shows, Vata has built a reputation as a choreographer. His credits include choreography associated with ZICO’s “New Thing” and BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s “Like Jennie.”
That makes the upcoming wedding a union between two entertainment personalities with very different but highly visible careers—one known for acting and variety television, the other for dance and choreography.
Ji Ye-eun’s Rise to Variety-Star Fame
Ji Ye-eun began her acting career in 2017 with the web drama “How To.”
She later expanded into comedy and variety entertainment, gaining recognition through programs including “SNL Korea” and SBS’s long-running variety show “Running Man.” She has also appeared in Netflix’s “Kian’s Bizarre B&B.”
Her growing popularity has made her relationship with Vata a major talking point among Korean entertainment fans.
The Wedding Date Has Added Another Special Detail
The couple will reportedly marry on December 12, a date that has drawn additional attention because it is also Vata’s birthday, according to Korean and Malaysian reports.
For fans who have followed the couple since their relationship became public, the announcement represents a surprisingly quick transition from celebrity romance to wedding plans.
And now, after months of dating publicly, the “Running Man” star and the We Dem Boyz leader are preparing to take their relationship to its biggest stage yet.
Ji Ye-eun and Vata will officially begin married life on December 12, 2026.
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