On May 1, 2025, Red Velvet’s Yeri, now known by her real name Kim Yerim for her acting career, made a significant move in her professional journey by signing an exclusive contract with Blitzway Entertainment.
This marks a new chapter in her career as she transitions fully into acting, continuing to expand her talents beyond her successful career as a K-pop idol.
Blitzway Entertainment, previously known as Blitzway Studios, is a well-established agency home to notable actors such as Ju Ji Hoon, Chun Woo Hee, and Woo Do Hwan.
The agency’s CEO, Hong Min Ki, expressed excitement over the new collaboration, sharing that they are thrilled to support Kim Yerim as she grows her acting career, which has already been marked by a strong presence both domestically and internationally.
The agency aims to leverage her artistic sensibility and global experience to help her explore diverse roles in the entertainment industry.
To celebrate this new partnership, Blitzway Entertainment revealed stunning new profile photos of Yeri, showing her versatility and poise as she embarks on this new acting venture. You can check out the beautiful images on their social media channels.
Yeri, who debuted with Red Velvet in 2015, began her acting career in 2021 with roles in dramas such as “Mint Condition,” “Blue Birthday,” and “BITCH X RICH.”
In April 2025, Yeri, along with fellow Red Velvet member Wendy, parted ways with SM Entertainment following the expiration of their exclusive contracts.
Despite this, both members will continue to participate in Red Velvet’s group activities, ensuring their fans that the iconic group will remain intact.
As Yeri transitions to acting under her real name Kim Yerim, her fans can look forward to more of her in upcoming dramas and projects. Meanwhile, those interested in her acting journey can watch her in “Blue Birthday” on Viki.
This announcement marks an exciting milestone for Yeri as she takes on new challenges in her career, and fans are eager to support her as she grows in the world of acting.
