On July 26, Vata posted several photos on his social media along with the caption, “Happy birthday my Gangadi.” “Gangadi” is the affectionate nickname the couple uses for each other. Ji Ye Eun previously revealed on the web variety show Pinggyego that she and Vata call one another “Gangaji (puppy).”
The photos showcased various moments from the couple’s dates. In one image, they posed closely together while wearing plush character hats at a souvenir shop in an amusement park. Another captured them riding an escalator at a shopping mall, with Ji Ye Eun casually resting her hand on Vata’s shoulder, creating a warm and affectionate atmosphere.
Other photos showed the couple spending time together in what appeared to be Japan, as well as strolling along the beach while exchanging loving glances. One image, in particular, caught fans’ attention—it showed Vata visiting Ji Ye Eun in the hospital while she was wearing a patient gown. Ji Ye Eun responded to the post by leaving hearts and cute emojis in the comments, expressing her affection.
Both born in 1994, Vata and Ji Ye Eun first met through church before eventually developing a romantic relationship. When dating rumors surfaced in April, Ji Ye Eun’s agency, CP Entertainment, confirmed the relationship, stating, “The two, who had been colleagues for some time, developed mutual feelings and are now dating. We kindly ask for your warm support.”
Ji Ye Eun temporarily suspended her activities in September last year due to health concerns before returning to the SBS variety show Running Man about three weeks later. At the time, rumors circulated that she had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, but her agency declined to comment, citing the privacy of her medical information.
Later, in the Netflix variety show Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!, released in May this year, Ji Ye Eun personally revealed that she had undergone surgery for thyroid cancer. She shared, “I was told that even a tumor measuring just 0.1 centimeters could spread. In my case, there were actually quite a few cancerous areas. That’s why I’m even more grateful now.” Her honest confession received an outpouring of encouragement and support from viewers.
Sources: Naver
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