Actress Ji Ye-eun (32) and dancer Bada (32, Kim Tae-hyun) are set to tie the knot on December 12. Their wedding announcement comes just eight months after they went public with their relationship, marking a new chapter for one of the entertainment industry's most prominent public couples as they transition into married life.
Ji Ye-eun's agency, CPN Entertainment, announced on the 2nd, "Based on deep trust, the two have promised to share their lives together. We ask for warm congratulations and support for their future as they embark on this new journey." Bada's agency, AILA, also officially confirmed the marriage, stating, "They have met a precious partner and are beginning a new journey as husband and wife." The wedding ceremony will be held on December 12 at a venue in Seoul.
The two, both born in 1994, reportedly became close after initially knowing each other as entertainment industry colleagues, then deepening their connection through shared faith at church. Last year, Ji Ye-eun appeared on MBC FM4U's 'Ahn Young-mi's 2 O'Clock Date' and introduced Bada as a "church friend," revealing an anecdote where she directly asked him to choreograph for the project group Chungju Ji's song 'Milkshake.' At the time, Ji Ye-eun played the song and proposed a challenge, and Bada completed the choreography, which is how their unique bond became known.
The couple officially confirmed their relationship in April and have openly nurtured their love ever since. In May, photos of them attending a church event together were released, and in July, Bada shared photos and videos with Ji Ye-eun on his social media to celebrate her birthday, openly expressing his affection. Bada affectionately called Ji Ye-eun "my puppy" while wishing her a happy birthday, and Ji Ye-eun responded with heart emojis and a photo of a bouquet.
Ji Ye-eun has also openly displayed her affection for Bada on recent broadcasts. On SBS's 'My Little Old Boy,' she shared that they grew closer by discussing sermons after church services, calling him "a truly wonderful person." She further expressed her love for her boyfriend, revealing that Bada quit drinking and smoking after embracing faith and is even learning to cook for her.
The wedding date, December 12, is also reportedly Bada's birthday, making it an even more special day for the couple. Having consistently shown their affection for each other through broadcasts and social media during their public relationship, the two are now embarking on a new chapter in their lives through marriage.
Ji Ye-eun debuted in 2017 with the web drama 'How To' and gained widespread recognition through the Coupang Play series 'SNL Korea.' She has since appeared on shows like SBS 'Running Man,' Coupang Play 'Office Workers,' and Netflix's 'Daewhanjang Gianjang' and 'Yoo Jae-suk Camp,' actively balancing her career between variety shows and acting.
Bada, the leader of the dance crew We Dem Boyz, rose to public prominence after taking second place in Mnet's 'Street Man Fighter' in 2022. He is also active as a choreographer, having created routines for various hit songs, including Zico's 'Saebbing' and BLACKPINK Jennie's 'Like Jennie.'
