TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP to pursue acting career
Jeongyeon, a member of K-pop girl group TWICE, has left her longtime agency, JYP Entertainment, and signed with a star agency that represents her older sister, actor Gong Seung-yeon, the company said Monday. Jeongyeon, whose real name is Yoo Jeong-yeon, has signed an exclusive contract with Varo Entertainment after 11 years with JYP, where she debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015. "We are truly…
K-pop girl group TWICE member Jeongyeon has parted ways with her agency JYP Entertainment to join Varo Entertainment. Varo, known for representing Jeongyeon's sister, actor Gong Seung-yeon, expressed delight at welcoming Jeongyeon, who debuted with TWICE in 2015. Varo's representative praised Jeongyeon's diverse charms and potential.
Jeongyeon plans to pursue an acting career with Varo while maintaining her TWICE activities. She acknowledged initial fears about leaving her familiar environment but credited her fellow TWICE members and fans, called Once, for providing the courage to make the move. Jeongyeon stated she will continue to support TWICE, central to her identity, as she embarks on this new challenge. She addressed her fans, saying, "Standing before Once as a member of TWICE."
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- TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP to pursue acting career koreatimes.co.kr
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