Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Four TWICE members — Tzuyu, Jihyo, Jeongyeon, and Chaeyoung — are reportedly preparing to leave JYP Entertainment for their individual activities, and fans are asking whether this could be the beginning of the end for TWICE as we know them.
According to Korean media reports, Tzuyu has allegedly decided not to renew her exclusive contract after 11 years with the company, while Jihyo is reportedly planning to establish her own one-person agency to manage her solo career. Jeongyeon reportedly met with Baro Entertainment, and Chaeyoung is said to be exploring options with other agencies — all while reportedly remaining committed to TWICE's group activities. JYP Entertainment has stated that contract renewal discussions are still ongoing and that nothing has been finalized.
Meanwhile, speculation has extended to Nayeon after an emotional post from her mother, and Jihyo's heartfelt Bubble message telling ONCEs that her heart feels heavy has only deepened fans' concerns. In this video, we break down every report so far, JYP's official responses, the fan theories behind each member's reported decision, and what it could all mean for TWICE's future now that the THIS IS FOR world tour has ended.
Can TWICE continue as a group if the members sign with different agencies? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Four TWICE members — Tzuyu, Jihyo, Jeongyeon, and Chaeyoung — are reportedly preparing to leave JYP Entertainment for their individual activities, and fans are asking whether this could be the beginning of the end for TWICE as we know them.
According to Korean media reports, Tzuyu has allegedly decided not to renew her exclusive contract after 11 years with the company, while Jihyo is reportedly planning to establish her own one-person agency to manage her solo career. Jeongyeon reportedly met with Baro Entertainment, and Chaeyoung is said to be exploring options with other agencies — all while reportedly remaining committed to TWICE's group activities. JYP Entertainment has stated that contract renewal discussions are still ongoing and that nothing has been finalized.
Meanwhile, speculation has extended to Nayeon after an emotional post from her mother, and Jihyo's heartfelt Bubble message telling ONCEs that her heart feels heavy has only deepened fans' concerns. In this video, we break down every report so far, JYP's official responses, the fan theories behind each member's reported decision, and what it could all mean for TWICE's future now that the THIS IS FOR world tour has ended.
Can TWICE continue as a group if the members sign with different agencies? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Subscribe to Kookielit for more K-pop news and breakdowns — we do it kinder here. #kpop #kpopnews #KOOKIELIT
