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Summary of the truth behind Jeongyeon's departure from JYP, her new agency, and her departure from TWICE.
It was reported on June 24, 2026, that TWICE's Jeongyeon had a meeting with VARO Entertainment, an agency specializing in actors. While contract renewal negotiations with JYP Entertainment are ongoing, this article will summarize the details of her potential move to a new agency and its impact on TWICE's activities.
Summary of the truth behind Jeongyeon's departure from JYP, her new agency, and her departure from TWICE.
table of contents
- Who is Jeongyeon? — TWICE's profile
- What was reported? -- Meeting with VARO Entertainment
- What kind of agency is VARO Entertainment, the company she's transferred to?
- JYP Entertainment's position: Contract renewal negotiations are ongoing.
- Will TWICE's activities continue even after leaving JYP?
- Transition to acting career—appearing in the film "The Recruit: The Movie"
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q&A about Jeongyeon
Q. Is Jeongyeon leaving JYP Entertainment?
A. As of June 25, 2026, the departure or transfer has not been confirmed. JYP Entertainment has commented, "Currently, TWICE is in the contract renewal negotiation period, and we and the members are continuing discussions carefully while respecting each other's wishes. We will inform you as soon as the matter is finalized."
Q. Where will Jeongyeon transfer to?
A. It has been reported that he held a meeting with VARO Entertainment, a management company specializing in actors, but it is said that no decisions were made regarding an exclusive contract.
Q. If Jeongyeon leaves JYP, will she leave TWICE?
A. At this point, there has been no announcement of a transfer, departure from the company, or departure from TWICE. In today's K-POP scene, leaving an agency and leaving a group are not necessarily synonymous, and it is becoming increasingly common for individual and group activities to be handled by different agencies.
1. Who is Jeongyeon? — TWICE's Profile
Jeongyeon (real name: Yoo Jeongyeon, born November 1, 1996, from Suwon, Gyeonggi Province) is a member of the South Korean girl group TWICE. She is the lead vocalist of TWICE and is beloved by the other members for her girl crush looks and caring personality.
She debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015 and has been active under JYP Entertainment for approximately 11 years. Her last contract renewal was signed in July 2022, along with all the other TWICE members.
| item | Content |
| Real name |
Yoo Jung-yeon
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| date of birth |
November 1, 1996
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| Birthplace |
Suwon City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
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| Affiliated group |
TWICE (Lead Vocalist)
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| debut |
October 2015
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| Talent agency |
JYP Entertainment (currently in discussions)
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| Older sister |
Actress Gong Seung-yeon
|
2. What was reported? — Meeting with VARO Entertainment
Korean media outlet OSEN reported on June 24, 2026, that Jeongyeon recently had a meeting with VARO Entertainment, the agency that represents actor Byun Woo-seok and her older sister Gong Seung-yeon. It is said that they had a serious discussion about her acting career at the meeting.
A representative from VARO Entertainment commented, "It is true that we met with Jeongyeon. However, nothing has been decided yet regarding an exclusive contract," showing a cautious stance.
3. What kind of agency is VARO Entertainment, the new agency?
VARO Entertainment is an actor management company that represents Jeongyeon's older sister, actress Gong Seungyeon. In addition to Gong Seungyeon, actors Byun Woo-seok and Lee Chae-min are also represented by the company.
Because the agency specializes in managing actors rather than singers, it is believed that Jeongyeon is considering shifting her focus from singing to acting in the future.
| item | Content |
| Office name |
VARO Entertainment (sometimes spelled BARO in some media outlets)
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| The personality of the office |
Actor management
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| Main affiliated actors |
Gong Seung-yeon, Byun Woo-seok, Lee Chae-min, and others
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| Relationship with Jeongyeon |
Her older sister, Gong Seung-yeon, belongs to the agency.
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4. JYP Entertainment's position: Contract renewal negotiations are ongoing.
JYP Entertainment has issued an official statement regarding the rumors of Jeongyeon's transfer, saying, "TWICE is currently in contract renewal negotiations, and we and the members are continuing to discuss the matter carefully while respecting each other's wishes. We will inform you as soon as the details are finalized."
His departure from the company and subsequent transfer are not yet finalized; we are still in the process of renegotiating a new contract.
5. Will TWICE's activities continue even after leaving JYP?
It has been suggested that, like their senior group 2PM, TWICE may continue their group activities under JYP Entertainment, while VARO Entertainment will handle only their individual acting careers.
In today's K-POP scene, separating individual and group activities has become a realistic option. It's entirely possible for actors to receive support from a different agency while maintaining the traditional framework for their singing and group activities.
TWICE has encore performances of their world tour scheduled at the KSPO DOME in Seoul from July 10th to 12th, 2026, and at this time, there has been no impact on the group's activities.
6. Transition to acting career—Appearance in the film "The Recruit: The Movie"
Currently, Jeongyeon has been cast in the film "Recruit: The Movie" (working title), marking her screen debut 10 years after her debut. The film is an adaptation of the popular ENA drama series "Recruit," in which Jeongyeon will play the role of a nurse officer.
Furthermore, Jeongyeon underwent surgery for a cervical disc herniation in 2020 and took a break from activities in 2021 due to panic disorder and anxiety disorder. Her decision to take on an acting role after overcoming these health challenges has garnered significant attention from fans.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. When was the meeting between Jeongyeon and VARO Entertainment reported?
A. On June 24, 2026, the news was first reported by the South Korean media outlet OSEN. On the same day, both VARO Entertainment and JYP Entertainment released statements.
Q2. What kind of person is Jeongyeon's older sister, Gong Seungyeon?
A. She is a South Korean actress and is signed to VARO Entertainment. Regarding their activities as sisters, Jeongyeon has previously spoken about how she was so moved by her sister's success that she cried, demonstrating the depth of their bond.
Q3. What are the dates for TWICE's Seoul encore concert?
A. It is scheduled to be held at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul for three days from July 10th to 12th, 2026. All performances have been confirmed to be sold out.
Q4. Has Jeongyeon ever taken a hiatus from activities in the past?
A. Yes. In October 2020, I suspended my activities due to a cervical disc herniation, and in August 2021, I announced a second suspension of activities due to panic disorder and anxiety disorder. Currently, I am continuing my activities while monitoring my health.
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