Ji Ye-eun reveals touching proposal from fiancé Vata

Actress Ji Ye-eun, who is set to marry this December, has revealed the details of the proposal she received from her fiancé, Vata. She shared the excitement of her upcoming marriage, from the sight of her fiancé reading a letter to her in a home decorated with candles and balloons, to the moment she received a ring from the luxury jewelry brand Tiffany & Co.

On the December 13 broadcast of the SBS variety show 'Running Man,' the cast members were seen congratulating Ji Ye-eun, who is scheduled to marry on December 12.

Ji Ye-eun's marriage news was revealed amidst the uniquely cheerful atmosphere of 'Running Man.' Yoo Jae Suk confessed that although he had already heard about the marriage from Ji Ye-eun during a previous recording, he didn't believe it was real at first. Since Ji Ye-eun is known for creating unexpected situations on variety shows, he initially thought it was just another joke.

When Song Ji-hyo told her, "Ye-eun, I'm so jealous," Ji Ye-eun elicited laughter by responding, "I'm going first. There's a hierarchy to follow, you know." For the 'Running Man' members, who have worked closely with her for a long time, Ji Ye-eun's marriage became an event that brought both congratulations and a sense of bittersweetness.

Ji Ye-eun revealed that she had already decided to marry before making her relationship with Vata public last April. As the public dating and marriage announcement followed relatively closely, some rumors of premarital pregnancy were raised, but Ji Ye-eun drew a clear line regarding this.

She stated, "It's unfair, I don't have a child. I have no plans for a second generation yet," adding, "I want to enjoy the honeymoon period for a while." This effectively dismissed speculations that she rushed the marriage due to pregnancy, expressing her desire to fully enjoy her time as a married couple for the time being.

The proposal story revealed ahead of her wedding shows that her marriage was not simply a sudden decision, but a process prepared through deep connection between the two.

According to Ji Ye-eun, the day she received the proposal was a day when she was physically and mentally exhausted due to an exceptionally busy filming schedule. She informed Vata that she might be late getting home, but unlike usual, Vata kept checking her location.

While she might have felt something was strange, what was waiting for Ji Ye-eun upon her arrival home was an unexpected surprise. The house was meticulously decorated with balloons and candles, and Ji Ye-eun recalled, "I thought they had called an event company."

However, what left a deeper impression than the flashy decorations was the letter Vata prepared himself. Vata read the letter directly to Ji Ye-eun and then handed her the ring, and Ji Ye-eun shared her emotions from that moment.

The ring was a Tiffany product. Ji Ye-eun could not hide her joy, saying, "I got Tiffany. It's my first Tiffany." She mentioned that she didn't usually have much interest in rings, but explained that she felt a special emotion upon seeing the signature Tiffany mint-colored packaging during the proposal.

She expressed her excitement at the time, saying, "As soon as I saw the mint color. It's my first time seeing mint color." She also shared that immediately after receiving the proposal, she embraced Vata and shed tears.

The story of her shedding tears during the proposal contrasts with the image Ji Ye-eun usually shows on broadcasts. Ji Ye-eun has built her presence in variety shows, including 'Running Man,' with her unique, sly way of speaking and unpredictable reactions. While her variety character, characterized by laughter and exaggerated gestures, is strong, she showed a sincere side, not hiding her emotions, during this major life turning point.

In particular, it is noteworthy how the actual dating and marriage of performers are being naturally integrated into broadcast content in the recent variety show industry. In the past, a celebrity's marriage often remained in the realm of private life, but recently, the method of performers directly revealing their dating and marriage processes on broadcasts and colleagues congratulating them has established itself as a popular content format. Ji Ye-eun also naturally informed viewers of her marriage news by sharing it with her colleagues on her long-time stage, 'Running Man.'

She has not yet decided on a honeymoon destination. Ji Ye-eun asked the 'Running Man' members to recommend a destination, and even a suggestion was made to go on a trip together while filming. To this, Ji Ye-eun readily replied, "It would be great if we went together," continuing her characteristic cheerful atmosphere.

For Ji Ye-eun, December 12 will be the day her life as a broadcaster and her personal life enter a new phase. Since gaining significant recognition through a web drama in 2021, she has built a unique character through 'SNL Korea' and various variety shows like 'Running Man.'

In particular, Ji Ye-eun is considered one of the rising stars the variety industry is watching, as she has built a unique persona through her specific speech patterns, expressions, and reactions. Interest is now focused on whether this trend will continue after her marriage and how she will evolve as an actress and entertainer.

Having faced unexpected speculations surrounding her marriage announcement, Ji Ye-eun is now focusing on the actual wedding preparations rather than the surrounding attention. The glamorous proposal, the Tiffany ring, and the tears she shed during that moment show that even for someone who provides laughter to the public, marriage is a deeply special event.

Ahead of her wedding on December 12, Ji Ye-eun will transition from her 'funny character' in variety shows to her new role as a spouse. And at the heart of this beginning was the surprise event prepared by Vata, who waited to welcome her home after a long day.