Yeri from Red Velvet is currently in discussions about signing an exclusive contract with Blitzway Studio, the agency that represents actor Joo Ji Hoon. According to information from Star News on April 8, Blitzway Studio is considering the idea of an exclusive contract with Yeri in a positive light. Yeri recently met with the agency to discuss the contract and is working on finalizing the details. A representative from Blitzway Studio confirmed the meeting with Yeri to Star News, but was careful with their words.

Blitzway Studio is a company in the entertainment industry that manages various actors including Joo Ji Hoon, Jung Ryeo Won, In Gyo Jin, So Yi Hyun, Son Dam Bi, Moon Chae Won, Jung In Sun, Woo Do Hwan, Park Ha Sun, and Yoon Park. Yeri's talks with Blitzway Studio come after her exclusive contract with SM Entertainment ended, signaling a shift towards focusing more on her acting career.

Yeri started her career as a member of Red Velvet in 2015 and has been venturing into acting opportunities since 2021 with projects like 'Drama Stage – Mint Condition,' 'Blue Birthday,' and 'BITCH X RICH.'

Meanwhile, on April 4, SM Entertainment announced the expiration of the exclusive contracts with Red Velvet members Yeri and Wendy. The company expressed gratitude for the time spent working with Wendy and Yeri, highlighting their achievements both as members of Red Velvet and as solo artists. SM Entertainment mentioned their support for the new beginnings of Wendy and Yeri while confirming their continued participation in Red Velvet's group activities.