We Dem Boyz Leader Bata Denies Dating Rumors Amidst Relationship Announcement with Actress Ji Ye-eun

We Dem Boyz leader Bata has addressed recent rumors following his relationship announcement with actress Ji Ye-eun.

On the 15th, Bata's agency, ARA, released an official statement saying, "We have refrained from responding as the rumors are not worth addressing. However, since false reports have been circulated, we want to clarify that these claims are baseless." They further stated, "He has never been in a six-year relationship, and the last relationship and breakup occurred three years ago."

On the 13th, Ji Ye-eun and Bata confirmed their relationship. Ji Ye-eun's agency, CP Entertainment, stated, "The two have been colleagues and are now seeing each other with good feelings," while Bata's agency also confirmed, "They are continuing their relationship with mutual care and respect."

Following this announcement, online communities began speculating about Bata's alleged 'rebound' relationship. Some netizens posted comments such as, "Did Bata break up with his girlfriend of six years?" and "Bata broke up with his girlfriend and immediately started dating Ji Ye-eun." Below is the full official statement from Bata's agency Hello.

This is ARA, the agency of We Dem Boyz.
We are providing an official comment regarding the recent baseless rumors.
Thank you.

We have refrained from responding as the rumors are not worth addressing.
However, since false reports have been circulated, we want to clarify that these claims are baseless.
He has never been in a six-year relationship, and the last relationship and breakup occurred three years ago.

If the dissemination of these groundless falsehoods continues, we will take strong action at the agency level.

Reporter Se-yoon Jung, Ten Asia yoon@tenasia.co.kr