South Korean actress Ji Ye-eun (지예은) has frequently mentioned her boyfriend, Vata (바타), leader of the well-known dance crew WeDemBoyz, on various programs since publicly confirming their relationship. While she often displays their affection, this has drawn mixed reactions, with many netizens criticizing her for being "love-struck." Despite the ongoing public discussion, their relationship remains sweet and stable.
Ji Ye-eun recently appeared on a YouTube show, openly sharing her views on dating, from how she approaches someone she's interested in to whether she envisions marriage after starting a relationship. She spoke candidly about her true feelings. Following her public acknowledgment of choreographer Vata, she also revealed that she isn't the type to consider marriage immediately upon entering a relationship.
On December 12, the YouTube channel "Okiki ㅇㅋㅋ" released its latest video, featuring Ji Ye-eun, dancer KINKY, and others discussing topics like dating, flirtation, and breakups. Throughout the conversation, they frequently shared personal relationship experiences.
During the show, the group discussed the theme of "mistaking someone's kindness for romantic interest and overthinking it." When asked if she had similar experiences, Ji Ye-eun unhesitatingly replied, "I always do!" She laughed, explaining that whenever someone is slightly kind to her, she can't help but wonder, "Does he like me?"
Regarding whether she imagines a future with someone she has feelings for, Ji Ye-eun confessed, "At most, I only imagine us dating." Gabee, who was present, then asked, "And after you start dating, do you imagine marriage?" Ji Ye-eun firmly responded, "Only after some time. When I first start dating, I don't enter the relationship with marriage in mind." Her answer revealed a clear dating philosophy: rather than starting with marriage as the premise, she prefers to take time to get to know each other and gradually determine if their relationship is suitable for the long term.
However, when discussing her actual behavior in relationships, Ji Ye-eun unexpectedly revealed, "Actually, I'm not a very proactive person." When asked how she used to express her feelings to someone she liked, she admitted, "I couldn't say anything, nor would I show that I liked them. I wouldn't do anything."
Gabee couldn't help but ask, "So how did you even date before?" Ji Ye-eun laughed and replied, "It really took a long time. The other person absolutely had to approach me first. I'm naturally quite shy, and I also have strong self-esteem."
Ji Ye-eun confirmed her relationship with choreographer Vata in April of this year. Both born in 1994, they reportedly started as friends from church before their relationship evolved into romance. Her recent public sharing of her dating philosophy has once again brought their relationship into the spotlight.
