Jeongyeon becomes first member of Twice to officially leave longtime agency JYP Entertainment

Twice member Jeongyeon has officially become the first member of the K-pop group to leave their longtime agency, JYP Entertainment. The 29-year-old made the announcement on Monday (Aug 10) via her Instagram page.Posting a photo of a handwritten letter, Jeongyeon, whose full name is Yoo Jeong-yeon, said that leaving JYP Entertainment "was daunting at first" but she was able to "find the courage" thanks to her fellow Twice members and Once (Twice's fans)."I am deeply grateful to my members and Once; words cannot fully express my gratitude. I am also very grateful to the JYP family who helped me grow into the person I am today," wrote Jeongyeon.She clarified that she will continue to be a member of Twice, which also comprises Nayeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu."The o