Red Velvet's Yeri might be stepping into the acting world full-time soon as she considers leaving SM Entertainment and joining a new agency!

On April 9, Blitzway Studio, which houses several popular actors, confirmed to Newsen that they are in talks with Yeri about signing an exclusive contract. However, they were careful not to reveal too many details.

Earlier, on April 4, SM Entertainment announced that Yeri and fellow member Wendy’s exclusive contracts had ended. While both are leaving the company, they will remain part of Red Velvet and continue to participate in group activities.

Yeri, who debuted in 2014 with Red Velvet’s hit song “Happiness”, has already dabbled in acting. She made her acting debut in 2021, appearing in KBS’ Drama Stage 2021 - Mint Condition and Playlist’s Blue Birthday.

She then gained more attention in 2023 for her role in the Netflix series Bitch and Rich.

This year, Yeri is set to make her big-screen debut in the upcoming movie Next, which is scheduled for release soon!

Blitzway Studio is already home to popular actors like Go Du Shim, Jung Ryeo Won, and Ju Ji Hoon, among others. In 2023, actor Kim Woo Seok from the group Up10tion also signed an exclusive contract with the agency.

Will Yeri focus more on acting in the future? Fans are excited to see what’s next for her as she takes this big step in her career!

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The When Life Gives You Tangerines cast melted fans’ hearts once again — this time off-screen!

On April 15, the VIP premiere of the film Yadang took place at Megabox COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, and it quickly turned into a Poksak reunion.

The event was already buzzing with big names like Uhm Tae Woong (who made his first appearance in 8 years), Lee Min Ho, Ha Ji Won, Lee Joo Young, Hyeri, Lee Yu Bi, Kim Sung Kyun, and even Single’s Inferno 4's Lee Si An.

But the surprise appearance of severalWhen Life Gives You Tangerines cast members made fans super emotional.

IU, who played Gwansik’s daughter Geum Myeong in the Netflix series, was spotted quietly entering the theater wearing a mask. A fan who noticed her shared a photo, writing, “Poksak daughter Geum Myeong is here!”

Kim Seon Ho also showed up and quickly got attention. Fans recognized him despite the mask and commented, “Chung Seop is here too!” and “Park Hae Joon’s son-in-law came!” Kim Seon Ho made a special appearance in the series as Geum Myeong’s husband.

Kang Yoo Seok, who played Eun Myeong Yi (Gwansik’s son), also came to support his on-screen dad. Fans left sweet comments like “The son is so thoughtful!”

And of course, Choi Dae Hoon — better known as “Hak Ssi Ahjussi” — made fans smile with his bright energy. People couldn’t stop talking about him, saying things like “He came to see his in-laws’ movie,” and “The whole When Life Gives You Tangerines family is here!”

Before the event, Park Hae Joon shared in an interview with Xports News that he wasn’t sure who would show up, saying, “Everyone’s really busy, so it depends on the situation. But I’d be really happy if we could meet again after a long time.”

Well, they did meet again — and fans couldn’t be happier.

In Poksak, Park Hae Joon played the loving father Gwansik, but in Yadang, he takes on a much tougher role as a drug squad detective who never gives up on catching criminals. His transformation is already gaining attention from fans eager to see him in a new light.

Meanwhile, Yadang officially hit theaters on April 16.

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