Actor Ji Ye-eun celebrated the joy of an award along with her marriage.
Ji Ye-eun received the trophy in the "this year's entertainer" institutional sector at the '2026 Brand of the Year Awards' ceremony held on the 1st.
As an awards ceremony that selects the top brands and figures representing the year through annual consumer votes, this award is seen as proof of the powerful public favorability and presence she has built through her variety show activities.
Ji Ye-eun, who fills screens with her frank, effervescent energy while freely moving between terrestrial broadcasting and over-the-top platforms, including Coupang Play series "Office Workers" season 3, "Running Man", "What Did the Kings Eat?", and "My Little Old Boy", expanded her activity range into various variety shows without settling on a single channel.
In particular, on "Office Workers" she appeared as a core member for three consecutive seasons, perfectly capturing the taste of ad-lib with quick immersion into given situations and crisp reactions, and on "What Did the Kings Eat?" she showed delightful energy with the unusual combination of history and food.
Also on "Running Man", with unbridled reactions and witty talk she built her own character, showing not only a knack that does not lose out even in quick exchanges with veteran members but also a willingness to throw herself into unpredictable situations.
Expectations continue to build for Ji Ye-eun's activities as she solidifies her position as a "must-watch variety show cheat code."
Meanwhile, Ji Ye-eun will marry dancer Vata in December. The two announced the marriage news in handwritten letters after five months of publicly confirmed dating.
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