“Running Man” Actress Tells All About Her Romantic K-Drama Moment With New Boyfriend

Running Man actress Ji Ye Eun is turning heads after candidly opening up about her real-life romance with choreographer Vata, one that sounds straight out of a K-Drama!

During the latest episode of Running Man, Ji Ye Eun didn’t wait for headlines to break. Instead, she confirmed her relationship herself mid-broadcast, even offering a playful apology to her longtime “love line” partner, Yang Se Chan.

As she made headlines for her new boyfriend, what followed was a surprisingly sweet backstory. According to Ji Ye Eun, their relationship began with a two-and-a-half-month “talking stage,” but even after making things official, the two struggled to take the next step. For nearly three weeks, they couldn’t even hold hands.

In a moment that felt ripped from a romantic K-Drama, everything changed when Vata finally asked, “Can I hold your hand?” That marked their first real physical connection, Ji Ye Eun admitted.

Ji Ye Eun didn’t shy away from sharing even more, commenting how she once turned her cab around to spend more time with Vata. Ji Suk Jin explained, “Vata, Ye Eun, and I practiced together, and I put her in a taxi afterward. But I was clearly too oblivious to what was going on between them.” Ji Ye Eun poked fun at the Running Man co-star, saying, “Yeah, I did a loop around the block and had the taxi take me back. [Ji Suk Jin] just would not leave first!”

With its slow-burn buildup, hesitant first steps, and a perfectly timed confession, Ji Ye Eun’s real-life romance is proving to be just as captivating as any scripted K-Drama!

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