Shocking buzz: As Jeongyeon gears up for her acting debut, reports say she recently met with VARO Entertainment — the agency home to her older sister, actress Gong Seung-yeon — while JYP Entertainment confirmed that TWICE are in the middle of careful contract renewal talks. Both sides stressed that nothing has been finalized.
On the 24th, TWICE’s label JYP Entertainment told multiple outlets, "TWICE are currently in the contract renewal discussion period. Our company and the members are proceeding with cautious talks while respecting each other’s intentions." They added, "We will share guidance once matters are finalized."
VARO Entertainment also acknowledged holding a recent meeting with Jeongyeon but stated that "nothing has been decided regarding any contract." With Jeongyeon preparing to step into acting, the meeting reportedly covered various possibilities for her future activities.
VARO Entertainment is the long-time agency of Jeongyeon’s sister, actress Gong Seung-yeon. The roster also includes Jin Goo, Byeon Woo-seok, Lee Chae-min, Lee Yoo-mi, and Kim Si-a.
Debuting with TWICE in 2015, Jeongyeon has stayed active ever since. She recently confirmed her appearance in the upcoming film New Recruit: The Movie, signaling a full-fledged start to her acting career. Fans are watching closely as she expands beyond group promotions into the acting field.
News of Jeongyeon’s meeting with VARO is drawing even more attention as it coincides with TWICE’s contract renewal timeline. Still, with both sides emphasizing that no exclusive contract decisions have been made, all eyes are on the next official announcements.