South Korean actress Ji Ye-eun, best known as a cast member of Running Man, announced her marriage to dancer and choreographer Vata, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyun, set for December 12, 2026, in Seoul. [1, 2, 3] The wedding date coincides with Vata’s 32nd birthday. [2, 4, 5]
Ji Ye-eun, born in 1994, debuted as an actress in the 2017 web drama "How To" and rose to fame through SNL Korea and Running Man. [1, 4, 6] Vata, also born in 1994, is the leader of the dance crew We Dem Boyz and gained wider recognition as runner-up on Mnet’s 2022 competition show Street Man Fighter. [1, 4, 6, 5]
The couple met through their shared Christian faith and credit it for deepening their bond before officially starting to date. [1, 2, 4, 6, 7] They publicly announced their relationship in April 2026 after knowing each other for about a year, and quickly decided to marry within the same year. [1, 4, 6, 7, 3] Ji Ye-eun said, "I am getting married. In the future, we will become each other's strongest support, living healthily and happily." [3]
Vata described their relationship as one built on authenticity and love: "She always sees the real me and loves me as I am… we will rely on each other and live sweetly and lovingly together." [3] The couple refers to each other with nicknames like "puppy" and "baby." [4, 6]
Ji Ye-eun previously took a break from activities after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, during which Vata provided support. [4, 8, 3] Vata has choreographed for major K-pop artists including BLACKPINK’s Jennie and ZICO. [4, 6, 5] In 2022, he faced allegations of plagiarism related to choreography for ZICO’s "New Thing," which he denied. [9]
In late August 2026, Ji Ye-eun appeared on a YouTube show where she humorously discussed wedding gift envelopes, joking about wishing for 1,000,000 Korean won as a gift. [10, 11]
Ji Ye-eun announced the upcoming wedding on social media September 2, 2026, expressing gratitude for the support from fans. [3] Her agency, CP Entertainment, said the couple has promised to spend their lives together grounded in their deep faith, and asked for warm congratulations as they prepare for marriage. [1]
The wedding will take place on December 12, 2026, in Seoul, marking a key milestone in the couple’s relationship after just five months of publicly dating.
