{
  "id": 440175,
  "title": "TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP to pursue acting career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/twices-jeongyeon-leaves-jyp-to-pursue-acting-career-440175",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T05:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260810/twices-jeongyeon-leaves-jyp-to-pursue-acting-career"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "K-pop girl group TWICE member Jeongyeon has transferred from her long-standing agency, JYP Entertainment, to sign with Varo Entertainment, according to a statement released on Monday. Jeongyeon, whose birth name is Yoo Jeong-yeon, left JYP after 11 years, marking her debut with TWICE in 2015. Varo expressed delight at forming a relationship with the versatile Yoo Jeong-yeon, who they believe possesses infinite potential. The agency confirmed that Jeongyeon will continue her activities with TWICE while pursuing her acting career.\n\nIn her own words on social media, Jeongyeon revealed initial apprehension about leaving the familiar environment of JYP. However, she credits her fellow members and the dedicated TWICE fanbase, known as 'Once,' for giving her the courage to make the move. She emphasized that despite the change, she will continue to be a steadfast supporter of TWICE, which holds significant personal value for her.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP to pursue acting career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/twices-jeongyeon-leaves-jyp-to-pursue-acting-career-441419",
        "published": "2026-08-10T04:57:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP to pursue acting career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/twices-jeongyeon-leaves-jyp-to-pursue-acting-career",
        "published": "2026-08-10T05:42:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}