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TWICE's Chaeyoung Departs JYP Entertainment, Continues with Group

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop group TWICE member Chaeyoung is leaving JYP Entertainment after 14 years but will continue with the group.
  • The 27-year-old singer announced her departure on Instagram, expressing excitement for her solo career under the concept "Lil Fantasy."
  • Chaeyoung's agency shift follows that of bandmate Jeongyeon, as TWICE navigates contract renewals.

Chaeyoung, a member of the globally popular K-pop group TWICE, has announced her departure from her long-time agency, JYP Entertainment. After 14 years with the company, the 27-year-old singer shared the news directly with fans on her personal Instagram account on Thursday, August 13.

I wanted to share this with ONCE first, my family who has always been by my side. I’m so excited to step into a new chapter and bring my new 'LIL FANTASY,' a world where I can explore and build my music.

— ChaeyoungAnnouncing her departure from JYP Entertainment and her solo concept.

In her heartfelt message, Chaeyoung expressed her enthusiasm for embarking on a new chapter as a solo artist under her personal concept, "Lil Fantasy." She conveyed her excitement to "explore and build my music" in this new world. Chaeyoung also extended deep gratitude to JYP Entertainment's staff and her fellow TWICE members for their unwavering support throughout her career.

Crucially, Chaeyoung reassured fans that her decision would not impact her role within TWICE, stating, "Most of all, please know that nothing changes with TWICE." She emphasized that her time with the group, which debuted in 2015, will always be her "roots." Details about her new agency remain undisclosed, with discussions reportedly ongoing.

Most of all, please know that nothing changes with TWICE. Everything I’ve received is thanks to my time as TWICE, which will always be my roots.

— ChaeyoungReassuring fans about her continued involvement with the group.

Chaeyoung's departure marks another individual agency shift within TWICE, following Jeongyeon, who recently signed with Varo Entertainment. The group is currently in the midst of contract renewal negotiations for both individual and group activities. In unrelated news, media reports have emerged alleging that Chaeyoung and singer Zion.T have ended their romantic relationship, which was publicly confirmed in April 2024. Representatives from both artists' agencies offered a brief statement to South Korean media, stating, "It is difficult to confirm as it is the artist’s private life."

It is difficult to confirm as it is the artist’s private life.

— Representatives from Chaeyoung's and Zion.T's agenciesResponding to inquiries about the reported breakup between Chaeyoung and Zion.T.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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