Ji Ye-eun
Ji Ye-eun | |
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Ji Ye-eun in 2025 | |
| Born | July 26, 1994 Seoul |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Agent | CP entertainment |
Ji Ye-eun (Korean: 지예은; born July 26, 1994) is a South Korean actress and comedian. She gained widespread attention after joining Saturday Night Live Korea in 2022. She is one of the regular cast members of the South Korean variety show Running Man.
Early life
Ji Ye-eun began playing the piano at the age of seven and initially planned to pursue it as her major field of study. During middle school, she became a fan of the girl group Girls' Generation and aspired to become an idol. She attended a dance academy and auditioned for JYP Entertainment and SM Entertainment, but later concluded that this path didn't align with her goals.
After graduating from Jungang Girls' High School, Ji attended an acting academy with a friend and developed a strong interest in acting. She was admitted to the musical theatre department at Hanyang Women's University, but left after one semester because the program emphasised singing more than acting. In 2014, after retaking the university entrance examination, she enrolled at Korea National University of Arts.[1] She later stated that her goal was to become a comedy actress.[2]
Career
2017-2021 : Career beginnings
Ji Ye-eun made her acting debut in 2017 in the web drama How To, produced by Piki pictures. She then appeared in the web dramas Yellow (2017) and The taste of Cat (2018). She also appeared in the short films Black Out: Mafia Game (2021), and Okay, Acting Class (2021).
From 2018 to 2019, she was a regular cast member on the variety show The Ultimate Watchlist.
2022-2023: Rising popularity
Ji joined SNL Korea Reboot Season 3 (also known as season 12) after successfully auditioning at the recommendation of a producer she had met through The Ultimate Watchlist, which preceded the reboot version of SNL Korea. She gained wider recognition during season 4 for her portrayal of "Chorongs girlfriend".
2024- Present: Running Man and mainstream recognition
Ji remained a cast member of Saturday Night Live Korea through Season 7 and also served as a host of Midnight Horror Story Season 4 in 2024. She made her first appearance on Running Man (TV program) on June 2, 2024, receiving favorable reviews from viewers. Beginning with episode 711, which aired on June 30, 2024, she became a long-term guest on the program. She was officially announced as a permanent cast member starting with episode 733, broadcast on December 22, 2024. As episodes 732 and 733 were filmed during the same recording session, some sources consider her cast membership to have begun with episode 732.
At the 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards, Ji and Kang Hoon co-received the Rising Star Award for their appearances on Running Man.[3]
In 2025, Ji starred in Kian's Bizarre B&B, a Netflix original series, alongside Jin of BTS and Kian84. The same year, she received the LG Uplus Positive Influence Award at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards.
Together with Jee Seok-jin, she formed the co-ed group Chungju Ji-ssi. The duo released the single "Milkshake", featuring Wonstein, on June 21, 2025.[4] The duo later performed the song at the Waterbomb festival.[5]
On August 26, 2025, it was announced that Ji would temporarily suspend activities after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer.[6] She returned to television on episode 776 of Running Man, which aired on November 2, 2025.[7]
At the 2025 SBS Entertainment Awards, she received the Female Excellence Award.[8]
In 2026, Ji starred in Jae Seok's B&B Rules, which premiered May 26, 2026.[9]
Personal life
Ji is a protestant.[10] She said that she enjoys spending time at home listening to calm music programs and, when she has a lot on her mind, visiting Kyobo Bookstore or walking along Cheonggyecheon while listening to music.[11] She holds a certification in Chinese Characters.[12]
One of her close friends is actress and comedian Kim Ah-young, who was also a cast member of Saturday Night Live Korea.[13]
On April 13, 2026, her relationship with dancer Vata was publicly confirmed.[14]
References
- ^ No, Gyu-Min. [노규민의 별별터뷰] '대가리 꽃밭' 지예은 "쇳소리 내고 울었죠...'SNL' 시즌6엔 김우빈·이효리". nc.press (in Korean).
- ^ www.tenasia.co.kr, Digital (August 1, 2024). 유재석 만나고 다 내려놨다...지예은, '런닝맨' 고정에 내비친 속내 [TEN스타필드]. 텐아시아 (in Korean). Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "Ji Ye-eun won the "2024 SBS Entertainment Awards" Rising Star Award and sobbed.On the afternoon of t. - MK". 매일경제. January 29, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ CHOSUNBIZ (June 25, 2025). "Ji Seok-jin and Ji Ye-eun impress with duet 'Milkshake' in summer collaboration". CHOSUNBIZ. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ CHOSUNBIZ (July 7, 2025). "Ji Seok-jin and Ji Ye-eun set record as oldest performers at WATERBOMB Seoul 2025". CHOSUNBIZ. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
- ^ "Ji Ye Eun opens up about thyroid cancer diagnosis on "Yoo Jae Suk Camp"". allkpop. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ^ Daily, The Chosun (October 20, 2025). "Ji Ye-eun Returns to *Running Man* After Health Hiatus". The Chosun Daily (in Korean). Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "Ji Ye-eun Sheds Tears After Winning Excellence Award: "Grateful for Everything, Both Joyful and Sad Moments This Year" [2025 SBS Entertainment Awards] - MK". 매일경제. December 31, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "The Production Team of 'Yoo Jae-suk Camp' Says, "Yoo Jae-suk Is a Fairy Who Pays Out of Pocket, and Byeon Woo-seok Has a Surprisingly Clumsy Side" [Interview] - MK". 매일경제. May 29, 2026. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ^ 김원훈, 지예은과 SNL 19금 연기 앞두고 "우리 함께 기도하자". 뉴스1 (in Korean). June 29, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ 올리브영. SNL 지예은의 상큼한 일상 공개. 올리브영. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ 런닝맨 - 스브스 공식 채널 (July 17, 2024). 고와진 심성 #런닝맨. YouTube. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ 코빨간배춘기 [배성재의 텐] (May 29, 2024). MZ RG RG🤔넉까지 마피아 with. 넉살, 지예은, 김아영 | 배성재의 텐 | 20240529. YouTube. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ "From church friends to couple: Actress Ji Ye-eun, dancer Vata confirm romance - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. April 13, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026.