TWICE's Chaeyoung Ends Relationship with Zion.T Amid Contract News
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- TWICE member Chaeyoung is not renewing her contract with JYP Entertainment but will continue as a group member.
- Reports indicate she has ended her two-year relationship with musician Zion.T, reportedly due to busy schedules.
- The 10-year age gap between Chaeyoung and Zion.T was overcome when they publicly confirmed their relationship in April 2024.
Chaeyoung of the popular K-pop group TWICE has announced she will not renew her contract with JYP Entertainment, though she will continue her activities as a member of the nine-person ensemble. The 27-year-old singer conveyed this news to fans through a handwritten letter on August 13.
Adding to the news, reports have surfaced suggesting that Chaeyoung has ended her two-year relationship with the 37-year-old musician Zion.T. Citing sources close to the couple, the breakup is reportedly attributed to their demanding work schedules, which led to a gradual drifting apart. Representatives for both Chaeyoung and Zion.T have declined to comment directly, stating that the matter pertains to the artists' private lives.
The couple, who share a 10-year age difference, first met through mutual friends and publicly confirmed their relationship in April 2024. Their romance, which garnered attention partly due to the age gap, has now concluded after approximately two years and four months.
It is difficult to confirm as it is the artistโs private life.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.