[Breaking News] TWICE's Jeongyeon to leave JYP after all... "A new beginning" Confesses in handwritten letter

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• Shares a meal with older sister Gong Seung-yeon at Baro Entertainment; begins full-scale acting career

TWICE member Jeongyeon is finally leaving her agency, JYP Entertainment.

On the 10th, Jeongyeon released a handwritten letter announcing that she has embarked on a new beginning in her life.

Shortly after, Jeongyeon signed an exclusive contract with Baro Entertainment on the same day. Baro Entertainment stated, "We are sincerely delighted to form a precious bond with Jeongyeon, who possesses diverse charm and infinite potential. We deeply resonate with Jeongyeon's sincere attitude and genuine passion for acting." They added, "We will become a reliable partner who will provide unwavering support in all aspects to ensure that Jeongyeon can smoothly continue her group activities as well as take on new challenges as an actress, building upon the global presence she has accumulated over many years as an artist."

Baro Entertainment is home to actors including Gong Seung-yeon, who is also Jeongyeon's older sister, along with Jin Goo, Byun Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, Lee Yu-mi, Lee Hong-nae, Lee Soo-kyung, Lee Chae-min, and Kim Si-a.

Jeongyeon said, "I wrote this letter because there is something I wanted to share with you today." She continued, "After spending a long time together since my teenage years at JYP, I am now planning to start anew in a different place."

Jeongyeon added, "Although leaving a familiar place was frightening, I found the courage thanks to my members who believed in me and our fans, ONCE." She expressed gratitude, saying, "I am truly thankful to our members and ONCE, whose gratitude cannot be fully expressed in words, as well as to the JYP family who helped me grow."

Jeongyeon emphasized, "There is one thing I want to tell ONCE clearly: Although I am moving to a new home and starting a new challenge, TWICE, which remains my greatest center within me, will continue to be protected just as it is now. As a member of TWICE, standing before ONCE will always be my top priority." She concluded, "I will prepare step by step with all my heart for both the steps I took as Jeongyeon of TWICE who was loved by you and the new challenges that await me as Yoo Jeong-yeon in the future."

Jeongyeon debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015, showcasing numerous hit songs such as "OOH-AHH," "Cheer Up," and "TT."

TWICE members had previously renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment in 2022, but individual activities gradually increased. As the time for renewal approached again recently, rumors of some members, including Tzuyu and Jihyo, leaving the agency surfaced.

Hello, this is Jeongyeon.

I wrote this letter because there is something I wanted to share with you today.

After spending a long time together since my teenage years at JYP, I am now planning to start anew in a different place.

Although leaving a familiar place was frightening, I found the courage thanks to my members who believed in me and our fans, ONCE.

I am truly thankful to our members and ONCE, whose gratitude cannot be fully expressed in words, as well as to the JYP family who helped me grow.

There is one thing I want to tell ONCE clearly: Although I am moving to a new home and starting a new challenge, TWICE, which remains my greatest center within me, will continue to be protected just as it is now. As a member of TWICE, standing before ONCE will always be my top priority.

I will prepare step by step with all my heart for both the steps I took as Jeongyeon of TWICE who was loved by you and the new challenges that await me as Yoo Jeong-yeon in the future.

Thank you sincerely for believing in me and always staying by my side until now.

Since there will be many more moments we can create together in the future, I will strive to fill these precious times even more beautifully.

Thank you always.

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