Jeongyeon Meets With VARO Entertainment as TWICE Renewal Talks Continue, JYP Says

TWICE member Jeongyeon has held a recent meeting with South Korean talent agency VARO Entertainment, according to confirmations from both sides—adding fresh momentum to ongoing speculation about her future agency arrangement as her current contract discussions with JYP Entertainment continue.

On June 24, a media report said Jeongyeon met with VARO Entertainment, the agency that also manages her older sister, actress Gong Seung Yeon. A representative for VARO Entertainment confirmed that the meeting occurred, stating, “It is true that we recently held a meeting with Jeongyeon.” However, they emphasized that no contract decision has been finalized.

JYP: TWICE Is in Renewal Discussions

JYP Entertainment, Jeongyeon’s current agency, also addressed the reports. In its statement, JYP said that TWICE is currently in a period of contract renewal discussions and that the company is proceeding with “careful deliberations” while respecting the members’ mutual intentions.

The dual messaging—VARO confirming talks but denying any finalization, and JYP framing everything within TWICE’s broader renewal process—suggests Jeongyeon’s discussions may be taking place alongside group-level negotiations rather than signaling an immediate departure.

Jeongyeon debuted with TWICE in 2015 through Mnet’s SIXTEEN. She has since been a long-standing member of the group’s public-facing lineup and has remained under JYP management for roughly 11 years, making any agency shift a major point of attention for fans and industry observers.

What VARO Would Mean for Jeongyeon

The attention on VARO Entertainment is not only due to its confirmation of a meeting, but also because of its roster. VARO Entertainment manages several actors, including Byeon Woo Seok, Jin Goo, Lee Chae Min, and others. It also represents Gong Seung Yeon, Jeongyeon’s older sister.

With that family connection, the prospect of Jeongyeon moving under the same umbrella has fueled online speculation about whether she could align her next career phase—especially her acting work—with her sister’s trajectory.

In the same reporting cycle, Jeongyeon’s recent acting activity has been highlighted. She has been confirmed to appear in the film New Recruit: The Movie, marking an upcoming screen debut. Reports indicate she plays a nursing officer in the film. That timing may also influence how she and her representatives weigh agency support for her expanding career beyond TWICE promotions.

Industry Context: Group Renewal, Individual Pathways

While the current reports focus on Jeongyeon and VARO Entertainment, the statements from JYP point to a larger framework: TWICE is in contract renewal discussions as a group. Historically, K-pop renewals often involve negotiations that may still allow for individual career planning—particularly when members are diversifying into acting or other solo projects.

Still, the public confirmation of meetings is notable. Agency conversations—especially those involving a prominent label like JYP and a major alternative like VARO—can carry implications ranging from scheduling and marketing support to casting networks and long-term career strategy.

For fans, the stakes are immediate: TWICE’s future promotional activities depend on the outcome of renewal talks, and Jeongyeon’s acting opportunities could become a focal point in how her next agency relationship is structured.

What Happens Next

According to VARO Entertainment’s remarks, nothing has been decided yet, meaning the current state is a discussion phase rather than a signed agreement. JYP similarly indicated that the group renewal process is ongoing and that updates will be provided once decisions are made.

In the near term, observers will likely track two developments: official announcements from JYP regarding TWICE’s renewal outcome, and any additional statements from Jeongyeon or VARO if talks progress into contractual terms. Jeongyeon’s upcoming film New Recruit: The Movie may also serve as a litmus test for how her professional direction is shaping during this pivotal period.