{
  "id": 7493870,
  "title": "TWICE's Jeongyeon reveals new look after leaving JYP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/twices-jeongyeon-reveals-new-look-after-leaving-jyp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T07:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260915/twices-jeongyeon-reveals-new-look-after-leaving-jyp"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeongyeon, a member of the K-pop group TWICE, is making waves with her fresh new appearance after leaving her former agency JYP Entertainment. She has recently signed with VARO Entertainment, the agency that represents her sister, actor Gong Seung-yeon. VARO Entertainment unveiled several new profile photos of Jeongyeon on their official social media channels on Monday. The singer officially joined VARO in August, following 11 years with JYP Entertainment. In a letter shared with fans, Jeongyeon expressed her gratitude for her time at JYP, stating that she is leaving the agency to begin anew elsewhere. She assured that her connection to TWICE remains strong, emphasizing that her identity as a member of the group will never change. Jeongyeon's decision to move to VARO has raised speculation about her potential for a career in acting. The new photos portray her in a composed and mature manner, hinting at a transition towards a more subtle look as she prepares to embark on her acting journey. Jeongyeon is scheduled to make her feature film debut in \"New Recruit: The Movie.\"",
  "summary": "TWICE member Jeongyeon is drawing attention with a new look after leaving JYP Entertainment and joining VARO Entertainment, the agency that represents her older sister, actor Gong Seung-yeon. VARO Entertainment released a series of new profile photos of Jeongyeon on its official social media accounts Monday. The singer joined the agency in August after 11 years with JYP Entertainment. In a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeongyeon leaves JYP Entertainment after 11 years.",
    "Joins VARO Entertainment, sister's agency.",
    "Makes debut in New Recruit: The Movie."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jeongyeon's new look and agency switch mark a subtle shift towards acting, signalling a fresh chapter in her career while maintaining her identity as a TWICE member.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "TWICE's Jeongyeon reveals new look after leaving JYP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/twices-jeongyeon-reveals-new-look-after-leaving-jyp-7495989",
        "published": "2026-09-15T07:12:03.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}