Twice’s Jeongyeon begins new chapter with Varo Entertainment
Twice member Jeongyeon has signed an exclusive contract with Varo Entertainment to pursue an acting career. She emphasized that while she is starting a new chapter, her commitment to Twice and her fans remains her top priority.
Why it matters
This move highlights the common trend of K-pop idols diversifying their careers into acting while maintaining group affiliations.
The Twice member said the move marks a new acting chapter while stressing that her group activities and fans remain her top priority.
KIM JI-YE KIM JI-YE NEWS REPORTER Published August 10, 2026 - 4:11 p.m. Twice's Jeongyeon poses for photos during an event for tea brand Teazen's Kombucha held in Jongno District, central Seoul, on June 18. YONHAP Twice’s Jeongyeon is to pursue her acting career with Varo Entertainment, the same agency as her sister, actor Gong Seung-yeon.
Jeongyeon signed an exclusive contract with Varo Entertainment, home to actors Byeon Woo-seok and Gong, the agency said Monday.
“We are truly delighted to begin this meaningful partnership with Yu Jeong-yeon, who possesses a wide range of charms and boundless potential,” Varo Entertainment said in a press release. Yu Jeong-yeon is Jeongyeon's full name. “We were deeply moved by her sincerity and genuine commitment to acting.”
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