Yoo Kyung Wan, later legally changed to Yoo Jeong Yeon and mostly known as Jeong Yeon, is a South Korean singer, dancer and member of TWICE (트와이스). She graduated from Apgujeong High School. She is the younger sister of actress Yoo Seung Yeon (known professionally as Gong Seung Yeon).

She was originally set to debut in early 2014 as part of 6MIX. However, the plans were cancelled, and she returned to being a trainee for a bit longer.

In May 2015, she entered the survival show "Sixteen", created by JYP Entertainment (JYP엔터테인먼트). She managed to finish in 2nd place and secured a spot in the resulting group.

She made her debut in October 2015 as the group's lead vocalist with their first EP, "The Story Begins". They achieved domestic success in 2016 with their single "Cheer Up", which charted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and won "Song of the Year" at the Melon Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards. Since then, they have achieved numerous records and have earned the honorific title of "The Nation's Girl Group" in South Korea.

She has a couple of breaks from group-related activities due to panic and anxiety disorder. One between October 2020 and January 2021, and the other between August and November 2021.

In August 2026, she parted ways with JYP Entertainment and signed an exclusive contract with VARO Entertainment.

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