After announcing her departure from SM Entertainment (alongside fellow member Wendy), Red Velvet’s Yeri is reportedly in talks to sign with Blitzway Studio, an entertainment company known for representing actors. Two major stars in their roster are actors Joo Ji Hoon and Chun Woo Hee, and it seems like Yeri will soon join them.
Although SM stated that both artists will continue promoting with Red Velvet, fans are now speculating about Yeri’s future, especially given reports that she may be shifting her focus entirely toward acting.
On April 8, Blitzway Studio confirmed with OSEN that discussions with Yeri are ongoing. The agency is known for managing both actors and multi-talented entertainers, which has led to mixed reactions from fans.
Some expressed concern that Yeri might step away from music entirely.
Y’all think yeri gonnna catch actress disease pic.twitter.com/vlqV1GWJFL
— Sky 🍰 (@yeriyeeun) April 7, 2025
yeri gonna focus on acting and i’m sure she’s gonna be a great one, i’m so proud of her but i’ll never forgive sm for not giving her kyr1 while she was still in that fuckass company pic.twitter.com/9Z5RYQk7lQ
— 𓆣 (@seulgoat) April 8, 2025
yeri catching actress disease just like her idol ariana grande
— ౨ৎ (@dolceyeri) April 8, 2025
I'm crying. We're never getting the solo, are we? Happy for actress Yeri stan, losing as idol Yeri stan pic.twitter.com/H9CdpLd8gD
— Aster🍒 (@TheWitchReveluv) April 8, 2025
Still, many fans have come forward to support her decision, reminding others that Yeri has long had a passion for acting.
i don't know why yeri signing with an acting agency is getting you all so worked up.
if she had signed with an idol agency there's a chance they wouldn't have let her continue to promote in rv as they might see it as competition for their own artists.
WE SUPPORT YOU YERI! 💜 pic.twitter.com/OQuDbYIsCE
— rain (@redfl4vour) April 8, 2025
yeri won two daesangs and a best actress award without any support from her last company, it was all due to her talent. now imagine what she will be able to achieve with a company that actually appreciates and promotes her on top of her skill. pic.twitter.com/kq683HNpNO
— reina🩵💜☔️ (@AWHlTENIGHT) April 8, 2025
Supporters have also pointed to Blitzway Studio’s track record of supporting dual careers, referencing artist Kim Wooseok, who continues to release music while actively acting.
luvies’ concerns about yeri not being able to pursue her singing career are understandable. but if you look at kim wooseok, an actor & singer under blitzway, his music career has remained active — he released an EP in 2023, sang an OST in 2024, recently dropped a new single, and…
— ara 🐢 (@adoreyerm) April 8, 2025
i just found out that kim wooseok, a singer & actor under blitzway, also participated in the making of his recent song. we might get actress yeri, singer yeri, and songwriter yeri really soon??? PLEASE
— ara 🐢 (@adoreyerm) April 8, 2025
Ultimately, despite the concerns and mixed reactions, many agree that Yeri’s career choices should be respected — whether she chooses the stage, the screen, or both.
