Is Red Velvet’s Joy exploring acting career and leaving K-pop music behind?

ReVeluvs (that’s the name Red Velvet fans have) are buzzing with intrigue after learning that Joy might not renew her contract with SM Entertainment, possibly leaving Red Velvet for good. While the company confirmed that the negotiations with the idol are still ongoing, it seems like Joy might be preparing for a new chapter in her career.

According to insider reports in South Korea, she’s been meeting with acting management agencies, signaling a possible shift toward the big or small screen, potentially leaving her K-pop career behind. Starnews revealed that the “Hello” singer keeps raising curiosity due to no one actually knowing if she will renew her contract with SM Entertainment.

Meanwhile, her bandmates Seulgi and Irene have renewed their contracts, but the future remains uncertain for Joy, Yeri, and Wendy. This is especially concerning given the ongoing tensions between Joy and the agency, with the idol previously calling out SM for their lack of promotional support for Red Velvet. Despite this slight controversy, SM confirmed that they’re still in talks with Joy about her contract.