{
  "id": 5016954,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'Running Man' star Ji Ye-eun to wed dancer Vata on his birthday in December",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/showbiz-running-man-star-ji-ye-eun-to-wed-dancer-vata-on-his-birthday",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T04:50:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1524110/showbiz-running-man-star-ji-ye-eun-wed-dancer-vata-his-birthday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul, South Korea is set to witness the marriage of actress-host Ji Ye-eun and her dance choreographer partner Vata on December 12. The couple's respective agencies confirmed the news today. Ji Ye-eun, known for her role on the popular show Running Man, and Vata, a prominent figure in the K-pop scene, have promised to share their lives based on deep trust and love. The couple, both 32, first went public with their relationship in April 2025 after meeting in church. Vata, who leads the dance crew We Dem Boyz, has been a strong support for Ye-eun during her battle with thyroid cancer in late 2025. His high-profile choreography credits include works for Jennie of Blackpink, Minho of Shinee, and a 2025 co-ed duo project featuring Ye-eun.",
  "summary": "SEOUL: South Korean actress-host Ji Ye-eun and her dance choreographer partner Vata are set to tie the knot on Dec 12, a date that doubles as the groom’s birthday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}