Jeongyeon of global K-Pop sensation Twice has announced her departure from JYP Entertainment after 11 remarkable years. The news, shared via a heartfelt handwritten note on her personal Instagram on Monday, comes with a significant reassurance for fans: Jeongyeon will continue all her activities as a cherished member of Twice.
The 29-year-old idol expressed profound gratitude to the pillars of her journey. “I am leaving JYP, which I have spent much of my life in since my teenage years. I am deeply grateful to my fellow members and Once in ways I can’t fully express, as well as to everyone at JYP who helped me grow,” she wrote. This sentiment resonated deeply with fans, known as Once, who have supported her through thick and thin. She credited her members’ unwavering support and the dedication of Once for giving her the courage to embark on this new chapter.
Addressing potential concerns about her future with Twice, Jeongyeon explicitly stated that her move to a new agency would not impact her group commitments. “Although I am beginning a new chapter at a new agency, Twice will remain at the heart of who I am. Being there for Once as a member of Twice will always come first,” she affirmed. This declaration is sure to soothe any anxieties among the fandom, reinforcing her unbreakable bond with the group and its supporters.
Jeongyeon’s new professional home will be Varo Entertainment, an agency that already houses her older sister, renowned actress Gong Seung-yeon, and popular actor Byun Woo-seok. This move suggests a potential strategic alignment, perhaps allowing her more flexibility while maintaining her core identity as a Twice member. Fans are eager to see what new ventures and opportunities this new chapter will bring for Jeongyeon, both individually and within the beloved nine-member group.
