Full Breakdown
Jeongyeon Leaves JYP, Signs with Varo Entertainment to Pursue Acting While Remaining in Twice
8/10/2026, 12:49:06 PM
Core Event: Agency Change and Acting Focus
On August 10, Yoo Jeong-yeon announced via a handwritten Instagram letter that she terminated her exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment after 11 years and signed with Varo Entertainment. She will continue as a member of Twice while beginning an acting career under the new agency.
Background & Context
- Jeongyeon debuted with Twice in 2015 under JYP.
- On June 18, she appeared at a Teazen Kombucha event in Seoul, showing ongoing public activities before the agency change.
Official Statements & Responses
- Varo Entertainment described Jeongyeon as having “diverse charms and infinite potential” and pledged to support her acting pursuits while she remains active with Twice. The agency noted its roster includes actors such as Gong Seung-yeon, Jin Goo, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, Lee Yu-mi, Lee Hong-nae, Lee Soo-kyung, Lee Chae-min, and Kim Si-a.
- In her Instagram letter, Jeongyeon thanked her fellow Twice members, the fanbase ONCE, and the “JYP family,” calling the move “daunting” but saying she found courage from their support. She reiterated that Twice remains “the centre of my life.”
Data & Statistics
- Tenure with JYP: 11 years (2015 – 2026).
- Age: 29 (as of 2026).
Why It Matters
Jeongyeon becomes the first Twice member to leave JYP while staying in the group, highlighting a growing flexibility for idols to separate agency representation for acting. Varo’s addition of a high-profile idol may influence future cross-industry collaborations between music and drama production.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are truly delighted to form a valuable relationship with Yoo Jeong-yeon, who possesses a diverse range of charms and infinite potential,” — Varo Entertainment.
- “I am deeply grateful to my members and Once; words cannot fully express my gratitude. I am also very grateful to the JYP family who helped me grow into the person I am today,” — Jeongyeon.
What’s Next
Jeongyeon is slated to appear in the upcoming film “Shinbyeong: The Movie,” marking her first credited acting role under Varo Entertainment. No further dates have been announced.
