K-pop superstar Jeongyeon has officially parted ways with her longtime agency, JYP Entertainment, after an 11-year journey. In a heartfelt handwritten letter shared on social media on August 10, the 29-year-old singer reflected on her time with the label, calling JYP her “second home” since her teenage years as she prepares to step into a new era.
Following her departure, Jeongyeon signed an exclusive contract with Varo Entertainment, joining the same agency as her older sister, actress Gong Seung-yeon. Under her full name, Yoo Jeong-yeon, she plans to expand her career into acting while continuing to be an active member of TWICE. The news of TWICE Jeongyeon leaves JYP Varo Entertainment marks her as the first member of the group to sign with a new agency since their 2015 debut.
“Even though I am moving on to a new chapter to take on new challenges, TWICE, the center of my life, will remain unchanged, just as it is now. Standing before ONCE as a member of TWICE will always be my very first priority.” — Jeongyeon
Jeongyeon emphasized that her individual career move will not impact group activities, reassuring fans that TWICE remains her utmost priority moving forward.
