[All] Is Ji Ye-eun's boyfriend Bata? A complete summary of the church first meeting and housewarming party controversy!

It has been confirmed that Ji Ye-eun's boyfriend is dancer Bata. We have summarized everything at once, from the relationship between the two, who first met at church and became a couple, to the controversy surrounding the Running Man housewarming party, and the reason for the suspension of activities.

1. Who is Ji Ye-eun's boyfriend, Bata?

Bata is a dancer and choreographer who leads the dance crew WDBZ!

 

 

He took second place in Mnet's Street Man Fighter in 2022 and is recognized in the industry as a talented artist who created major hit choreographies such as Zico's "Newbie" and Jennie's "Like Jennie."

2. The reason Ji Ye-eun and Bata started dating

The two first met at church and became friends. After growing closer through their shared religion, Bata collaborated with Chungju Ji-ssi, the project group formed by Ji Ye-eun and Ji Seok-jin, by personally choreographing their new song "Milkshake" for their performance at Waterbomb Seoul 2025; during this process, their feelings deepened, leading them to become a couple.

 

In short, a connection from church led to collaboration and eventually to a romantic relationship.

3. Details of the Ji Ye-eun Running Man housewarming party controversy

Ji Ye-eun was embroiled in a controversy regarding her attitude during the SBS Running Man housewarming special. She stated that she would choose which gifts to accept and refused the PD's request to turn on the lights. .

 

While there were some supportive reactions claiming it was a concept for the broadcast, the situation escalated into a controversy as criticism grew that it was rude.

In short, the controversy over the housewarming party attitude sparked a mixed debate among viewers regarding whether it was part of the show's concept.

4. Viewer Reactions and Suspension of Activities Following the Housewarming Controversy

Following the controversy, Ji Ye-eun suspended her activities for health reasons, and her agency announced that she would be taking a break for more than three weeks starting in September, in accordance with the recommendations of medical staff.

 

It became a hot topic again when Ji Ye-eun was captured on Coupang Play’s Office Workers 2 looking flustered and tearing up after Car the Garden mentioned the Running Man housewarming party.

 

5. Ji Ye-eun's Current Situation and Future Activity Prospects

Ji Ye-eun has returned as a regular member of Running Man after recovering her health, and with the official acknowledgment of her relationship with Bata, it appears that the on-screen love lines within Running Man will naturally be resolved. Fans are now keenly interested in how close members such as Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, and Kim Jong-kook will address the relationship during the next recording.

 

The following is a summary of Ji Ye-eun.
First, Ji Ye-eun's boyfriend is dancer and choreographer Bata, and her agency officially confirmed this on April 13, 2026.
Second, the two were born in 1994 and were the same age; they first met at church and developed into a couple.
Third, Ji Ye-eun suspended her activities for health reasons following the controversy over her attitude at the Running Man housewarming party.

Q&A

 

Q. Who is Ji Ye-eun's boyfriend?
This is dancer and choreographer Bata. They are the same age, born in 1994, and their agency officially confirmed their relationship on April 13, 2026.

 

Q. How did you meet Ji Ye-eun and Bata?
We first met as church friends. Later, our collaboration began when Bata created the choreography for the Chungju GC Waterbomb stage.

 

Q. What is the controversy surrounding Ji Ye-eun's Running Man housewarming party?
Remarks about choosing gifts, refusal of lighting, and the provision of disposable cutlery drew criticism for being rude. Although there were reactions claiming it was part of the show's concept, the controversy did not easily subside.

 

Q. Why did Ji Ye-eun suspend her activities?
Due to health reasons, she went on a break for more than three weeks starting in September on the recommendation of medical staff. It is reported that she was under significant emotional stress following the controversy over her housewarming party.

 

Q. Who is Bata? Did Street Man Fighter appear?
That's right. He took second place in Mnet's Street Man Fighter in 2022. As the leader of We Damn Boys, he is famous for the choreography for Zico's "Newbie" and "Jennie Like Jennie."

 

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