On January 19, management agency 9ato Entertainment confirmed with various media outlets that they have signed an exclusive contract with singer/actress Yeonwoo.

Yeonwoo, who debuted as a member of the girl group Momoland in 2016, left the team in 2019 to focus on her career as an actress. In 2021, Yeonwoo parted ways with her debut agency MLD Entertainment and began seeking out a new agency. From now on, she will be known as an artist under 9ato Entertainment, also home to stars like Han So Hwee, Jung Il Woo, Lee Da In, and more.

Meanwhile, Yeonwoo is currently seeking out her next acting project. 9ato Entertainment relayed, "We are very happy to have Yeonwoo, an actress with many talents, join our agency. We plan to support Yeonwoo to the fullest so that she can showcase her abilities freely."