Actress Ji Ye Eun and dancer Vata, who recently confirmed their relationship, were seen together at a Children's Day event, sharing a relaxed and playful moment in public.
According to Koreaboo, on May 6 photos of the couple attending a church event circulated widely on social media and online communities. They can be seen posing next to each other, playing games, and recording their challenges, having fun in each other's company.
Ji Ye Eun came out looking natural without any makeup on her face and wearing a shirt, whereas Vata was also dressed comfortably. Among the activities they joined was a "danex challenge" and a flipper hula hoop game, where they openly displayed their chemistry.
The couple officially announced their relationship just last month. Ji Ye Eun previously spoke about her romance with the star choreographer on a variety show, describing their connection as "moving slowly, but surely."
As per SBS, their relationship dates back to last year when Vata worked as choreographer for Ji Ye Eun and Ji Suk Jin's project group during Waterbomb Seoul 2025. He also helped choreograph their song "Milkshake."
The public appearance marks one of their first outings together since confirming their relationship, showing a candid and genuine bond between the two.
In other news, The Chosun Daily reported that Ji Ye-eun addressed her newly confirmed relationship with Vata during a preview for "Running Man," which featured a spy-themed mission filled with chaotic and comedic moments.
In the episode, she drew attention by jokingly apologizing to Yang Se-chan, who had previously been involved in dating rumors with her, saying, "Oppa, I'm sorry," which immediately sparked laughter among the cast.
The moment came shortly after Ji Ye-eun and Vata officially confirmed their relationship on April 13. Her agency explained that the two, who first met as colleagues, naturally developed romantic feelings over time.
During the show, Ji Ye-eun's playful reaction and reference to past rumors added humor to the situation, especially as cast members continued teasing her about love lines and misunderstandings. The preview quickly gained attention for mixing romance news with variety show comedy.
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