[2026] TWICE to renew their contract or disband? Is it true that Tzuyu and Jihyo are leaving JYP? Summary of contract renewal reports

Is the news regarding TWICE's contract renewal confirmed, and will TWICE disband? This article chronologically organizes the reports of Tzuyu, Jihyo, Jeongyeon, and Chaeyoung leaving JYP Entertainment, along with JYP's official statements.

[2026] TWICE Disbandment? Is it True That Tzuyu and Jihyo Are Leaving JYP? Summary of Contract Renewal Reports

What you will learn from this article

Q. Is TWICE going to disband?

A. There have been no reports announcing a disbandment. All reports indicate that TWICE will continue its group activities as a nine-member group.

Q. Is it confirmed that Tzuyu has left JYP?

A. It is not yet confirmed. Korean media outlet News1 reported that an agreement had been reached not to renew the contract, but JYP Entertainment's position is that "the negotiation period for contract renewal is ongoing, and we will inform you once the matter is finalized."

Q. How many members have had their individual activities reported?

A. It's Tzuyu, Jihyo, Jeongyeon, and Chaeyoung. There have been no individual reports about the remaining five members.

table of contents

1. Reports of Tzuyu leaving JYP and JYP's official statement
2. Reports surrounding Jihyo, Jeongyeon, and Chaeyoung
3. Five people for whom individual reports have not been released.
4. Will TWICE disband?
5. When will TWICE's exclusive contract expire?
6. Tzuyu's future activities
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

1. Reports of Tzuyu leaving JYP and JYP's official statement

On July 14, 2026, South Korean media outlet News1 reported that TWICE member Tzuyu had agreed not to renew her contract with JYP Entertainment. The media outlet also reported that while Tzuyu would be leaving JYP, TWICE would continue its activities as a complete group.

 

In response, JYP Entertainment released a statement through local media on the same day saying, "TWICE is currently in discussions regarding a contract renewal, and we will inform you as soon as the details are finalized." In other words, Tzuyu's future is not yet confirmed.

Tzuyu debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015 and has been under JYP Entertainment for 11 years.

2. Reports surrounding Jihyo, Jeongyeon, and Chaeyoung

In addition to Tzuyu, individual reports have been published about three other members by July 14th.

Jihyo

On July 14th, JoyNews24 reported that Jihyo is leaving JYP Entertainment and planning to establish her own independent agency. Jihyo joined JYP Entertainment as a trainee in 2005 and debuted in 2015 as the leader and main vocalist of TWICE after approximately 10 years as a trainee. She has been with the company for 21 years. JYP responded to this report by stating that "TWICE is currently in a contract renewal discussion period and is continuing careful discussions."

Jeongyeon

Earlier in June, it was reported that Jeongyeon had a meeting with VARO Entertainment, the talent management company to which her older sister, actress Gong Seungyeon, belongs. VARO confirmed the meeting but explained that "nothing has been finalized regarding an exclusive contract."

Chaeyoung

On July 14, Sports Kyunghyang reported, citing multiple K-pop industry sources, that Chaeyoung had a meeting with another entertainment agency regarding her solo activities. The media outlet added that "it is still unclear whether she will sign an exclusive contract or what the specific details of the discussions are." According to the report, Chaeyoung is not completely leaving JYP Entertainment, but rather there are discussions about separating her contract for group activities with TWICE from her contract for solo activities.

Summary of news reports

member	What was reported	News date	Confirmed status
Tzuyu	JYP has agreed not to renew its contract.	July 14	Undetermined (JYP explains that discussions are ongoing)
Jihyo	He is leaving JYP and planning to establish his own independent production company.	July 14	Undetermined (JYP explains that discussions are ongoing)
Jeongyeon	Meeting with VARO Entertainment	June	Undetermined (VARO states there are no confirmed details)
Chaeyoung	Meeting with another agency for personal activities	July 14	Undetermined (details of discussions are not disclosed)

 

3. Five people for whom individual reports have not been published.

TWICE is a nine-member group consisting of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. As of July 14th, there have been no individual reports regarding the future plans of five of these members: Nayeon, Momo, Sana, Mina, and Dahyun.

4. Will TWICE disband?

The news reports announcing the disbandment were There are currently no reported cases. The reports concerning Tzuyu, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung all focus on their individual agency plans and do not indicate that they are leaving the group. News1 has stated that even if Tzuyu leaves JYP, TWICE will continue its activities as a full group.

The background to this is the growing trend in K-POP of group activities continuing under their original agency while individual activities are handled by a different agency. BLACKPINK has chosen this arrangement, separating group and individual contracts, and continues to release new songs and tour as a group. Reports regarding Jihyo and Chaeyoung also suggest that they are considering continuing their group activities under JYP.

Furthermore, on July 13th, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that they had decided to renew SEVENTEEN's contract for the second time. This shows that long-running groups are making different choices when it comes to contract renewal.

 

5. When will TWICE's exclusive contract expire?

The expiration date has not been publicly announced. TWICE debuted on October 20, 2015, and all nine members renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment in July 2022. However, JYP did not disclose the contract period at the time, and has not mentioned the expiration date this time either.

A source at a major talent agency explained that typically, negotiations for contract renewal begin in earnest about six months before the exclusive contract expires. If renewal is difficult, the artist's future may be decided a few months before the contract expires, or negotiations may continue after the contract expires to find common ground.

 

item	Content
debut	October 20, 2015
First contract renewal	July 2022 (All 9 members)
Contract period	private
Current situation	During the contract renewal negotiation period (JYP official statement)

 

6. Tzuyu's future activities

 

There has been no official announcement from Tzuyu herself or JYP Entertainment regarding her future agency or new affiliation.

Tzuyu was born on June 14, 1999, in Tainan City, Taiwan. Her real name is Chou Tzuyu (周子瑜). She debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015, and is the youngest member of the group. In September 2024, she made her solo debut with her first mini-album, "abouTZU".

TWICE has just finished the finale of their sixth world tour, "THIS IS FOR," which included becoming the first overseas artist to perform at Tokyo's National Stadium and the first K-pop girl group to perform at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium. They drew a record-breaking 550,000 people in North America and 640,000 in Japan.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Is TWICE going to disband?

A. There have been no reports regarding a disbandment. The reports concerning Tzuyu, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung are all about their individual management, and the reports suggest that TWICE will continue its group activities.

Q2. Is Tzuyu leaving TWICE?

A. There have been no reports of her leaving the group. News1 reports that even if Tzuyu leaves JYP Entertainment, TWICE plans to continue activities as a full group.

Q3. Which members have been reported to be leaving JYP?

A. Tzuyu (not planning to renew her contract) and Jihyo (planning to establish her own agency) are the two. In addition, it has been reported that Jeongyeon had a meeting with VARO Entertainment and Chaeyoung had a meeting with another entertainment agency. None of these are confirmed.

Q4. What does JYP Entertainment say?

A. TWICE has stated in response to reports regarding both Tzuyu and Jihyo that "TWICE is in the process of contract renewal negotiations, and we will make an announcement once the matter is finalized."

 

 

 

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