Actor Ji Ye-eun confirmed her relationship with dancer Bata, and Running Man, which marked its 800th episode, became even more lively.
On the 13th, another couple was born in the entertainment industry. The protagonists are 1994-born same-age actor Ji Ye-eun and dancer Bata. The two are reported to have grown closer through shared interests and religion, and the agency said, "The two, who have been colleagues, have good feelings for each other and are seeing each other. We ask that you support them with warm eyes."
Ji Ye-eun had earlier shown affection for Bata several times on web entertainment shows and in content, seemingly revealing the relationship. Already six months ago, in October of last year, a post claiming that Ji Ye-eun and Bata attended the same church and had developed into a couple drew attention.
In particular, Ji Ye-eun appeared on a web entertainment show and said about her ideal type, "The style I usually like is the church oppa type. Someone kind and affectionate like Lee Seokhoon," which also became a topic and proved that the two's relationship was an issue.
Footage of Ji Ye-eun filming a dance challenge with Bata was also reexamined. Bata created the choreography for the new song "Milkshake" when the project group Chungju Ji-ssi, formed by Ji Ye-eun and Jee Seokjin, took the stage at "Waterbomb Seoul 2025." He led the Anamuro dance challenge, and Ji Ye-eun was captured smiling brightly behind Bata, drawing renewed attention alongside the relationship.
What became more excited by Ji Ye-eun's relationship was the SBS Running Man on which she appears. Running Man was conducting its 800th episode commemorative recording from the morning of the 13th and was releasing related content through its social accounts, and when Ji Ye-eun's dating news was revealed, it posted it immediately and congratulated her.
Ceramic works commemorating the 800th episode were unveiled, featuring pieces such as "Ye-eun in love whose face turned into a heart" and "Yang Se-chan with his mouth wide open over Ji Ye-eun's dating rumor." In particular, Running Man mentioned Ji Ye-eun's relationship again through its social account by revealing that Ji Ye-eun said she likes the "church oppa" style in the episode that recently featured Shin Seung-ho.
Because Ji Ye-eun's relationship was revealed during the 800th recording, members are reported to have mentioned and congratulated her. Attention is focused on how much the oppas such as Yu Jae-seok and Haha teased and congratulated Ji Ye-eun.
Meanwhile, Ji Ye-eun debuted in 2017 with the web drama How to and is currently active on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Reboot. Bata is the leader of the dance crew WeDamBoys.
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