Twice's Yoo Jungyeon Leaves JYP to Pursue Acting, Signs Exclusive Contract with Baro Entertainment
Yujeongyeon, who has been active as a member of the group TWICE, has signed an exclusive contract with Baro Entertainment, where her older sister, Gong Seungyeon (real name: Yoo Seungyeon), is also represented. She will begin her acting career while continuing her activities with TWICE.
Baro Entertainment announced on the 10th that it had signed an exclusive contract with Yujeongyeon. The company added, "We empathized with Yujeongyeon's sincere attitude towards acting," and continued, "We will support her not only in taking on new challenges as an actress but also in smoothly continuing her group activities."
Yujeongyeon debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015 and has been actively pursuing her singing career. In addition to her music activities, she has broadened her scope by appearing on variety shows and as an MC. With this new contract, she plans to fully embark on her acting career.
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Baro Entertainment is a company that specializes in actor management and produces films and television dramas. Actors such as Jin Goo, Byun Wooseok, Park Jungwoo, Lee Yumi, Lee Hongnae, Lee Soogyung, Lee Chaemin, and Kim Sia are also represented by the company.
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