Jeongyeon becomes first member of Twice to officially leave longtime agency JYP Entertainment
Jeongyeon made the announcement on Monday (Aug 10).
On August 10, Twice member Jeongyeon officially announced she is leaving her longtime agency, JYP Entertainment. The 29-year-old K-pop star made the announcement via her Instagram account, sharing a photo of a handwritten letter. In the letter, Jeongyeon expressed gratitude to her fellow Twice members, known as Once, and the JYP family for their support throughout her career.
Despite the challenges, Jeongyeon emphasized that her relationship with Twice would remain unchanged, stating that being a member of the group would always be her top priority. She thanked her fans for believing in her and supporting her throughout this new chapter. Jeongyeon will now be managed by South Korean agency Varo Entertainment, which also represents her sister, actress Gong Seung-yeon, and actor Byeon Woo-seok. As of now, the contracts of the remaining eight Twice members are not disclosed.
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