Ji Ye-eun to marry Vata this December

As actress Ji Ye-eun and dancer Vata announced their marriage this coming December, attention is turning to how the 'Running Man' cast will celebrate the occasion. In particular, a moment from months ago where Ji Ye-eun personally asked singer Kim Jong-kook to perform a wedding song is gaining renewed attention.

Ji Ye-eun and Vata will hold their wedding ceremony on December 12. Their relationship was first revealed last April, and they are tying the knot approximately eight months after going public. The two, both born in 1994, reportedly met as friends at a church before developing a romantic relationship.

Since revealing their relationship, Ji has not hidden her affection for Vata on screen. She has naturally shared stories about her partner on shows such as SBS 'Running Man,' keeping viewers informed of their bond. Consequently, fans are eager to see if the 'Running Man' cast, with whom she has worked for a long time, will attend the ceremony.

Amidst the excitement, Ji's request to Kim Jong-kook during a February 15 broadcast is once again becoming a hot topic. During that episode, Kim asked Roy Kim for his impression of Ji in person, to which Roy Kim replied, "She is even prettier." He added, "She is really popular," noting that many people had discussed Yoo Jae Suk and Ji Ye-eun after hearing about her appearance on 'Running Man.'

When Roy Kim later mentioned that a decent man among his acquaintances was interested in Ji, she drew laughter by turning to Kim Jong-kook and asking, "You'll sing the wedding song for me, right?" While the comment was treated as a variety show joke at the time, it has resurfaced now that she is actually preparing for marriage, fueling curiosity about whether Kim will truly take the microphone.

Ji began her acting career in 2017 with the web drama 'How To' and has since appeared in 'Yellow,' 'The Taste of a Cat,' 'Night Has Come,' and 'Acting Class.' She significantly increased her public recognition through Coupang Play's 'SNL Korea,' where she showcased her unique comedic sense, and is currently expanding her presence as an entertainer on 'Running Man.'

Vata is the leader of the dance crew WDBZ and rose to prominence as the runner-up on Mnet's 'Street Man Fighter' in 2022. Since then, he has expanded his career as a choreographer, contributing to popular tracks such as Zico's "New Thing" and Blackpink Jennie's "Mantra."

The marriage is drawing interest as both individuals have built successful careers—Ji as an actress and broadcaster, and Vata as a professional choreographer—before transitioning their private relationship into marriage. Given that their connection began at the same church, their relationship appears to be built on deep, long-term trust that extends beyond their playful television personas.

Ultimately, the focus is shifting to the wedding day itself. Fans are waiting to see if Ji's old joke—"You'll sing the wedding song for me, right?"—will become reality, and whether her 'Running Man' colleagues will gather to celebrate the couple's new beginning.