TWICE's Jeongyeon Signs Exclusive Contract with Sister Gong Seung-yeon's Agency VARO Entertainment... "Taking on Acting"

JEONGYEON of the group TWICE (real name Yoo Jeong-yeon) is embarking on a new chapter as an actor.

On the 10th, VARO Entertainment announced the exclusive contract, stating, "We are truly delighted to form a precious partnership with Yoo Jeong-yeon, who possesses diverse charms and infinite potential."

The agency added, "We deeply resonated with Yoo Jeong-yeon's sincere attitude and genuine passion for acting. We will become a reliable partner, providing unsparing support across various fields so that she can not only take on new challenges as an actor based on the global presence she has built over a long time as an artist, but also seamlessly continue her group activities."

Debuting with TWICE in 2015, JEONGYEON has received global love for her striking visuals and charming vocals. Having proven her mainstream appeal through various variety shows and hosting roles alongside her musical activities, JEONGYEON is set to nest at VARO Entertainment and kick off active acting careers as "actor Yoo Jeong-yeon."

Notably, this exclusive contract is drawing further attention as she joins the same agency as her older sister and actor Gong Seung-yeon.

Following the news of the new exclusive contract, JEONGYEON posted a handwritten letter on her social media to directly inform fans. JEONGYEON wrote, "Leaving JYP, where I spent a long time together from my teens until now, I am now going to make a fresh start in a new place." She greeted fans by saying, "Leaving a familiar place was frightening, but I was able to find courage because of the members and ONCE who believed in me. To our members and ONCE, whom I cannot thank enough with words, and to the JYP family who helped me grow, I am truly grateful."

Expressing her firm commitment to continuing group activities, JEONGYEON stated, "Even though I am moving my nest to start a new challenge, TWICE remains the biggest center of my heart just as before, and standing in front of ONCE as a member of TWICE will always be my top priority." She resolved, "I will sincerely prepare step by step for both my path as TWICE's JEONGYEON whom you have loved, and the new challenges of Yoo Jeong-yeon that you will encounter moving forward."

Meanwhile, VARO Entertainment, which signed the exclusive contract with JEONGYEON, is a comprehensive entertainment company encompassing management and the production of films and dramas. Its roster of actors includes Jin Goo, Byeon Wooseok, Gong Seung-yeon, Park Jeongwoo, Lee You-mi, Lee Hongnae, Lee Soo-kyung, Lee Chae-min, and Kim Sia.

[Photo: Captured from Jeongyeon and Gong Seung-yeon's Instagram]

Reported by Kang Sun-ae

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Sun-ae)
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