August 13, 2026 Chaeyoung has announced her departure from JYP Entertainment, the agency she had been with for 14 years as a member of TWICE.

She expressed her gratitude to fans (ONCE), the agency, and her fellow TWICE members.

«I wanted to be the first to share this news with ONCE, my family who have always been by my side.

I am grateful to the people at JYP and the TWICE team for their support and for believing in me – a bit of a tomboy – all these 14 years.

I also want to say to our members, who have always been my rock and my support, that I am thankful for you and I love you.»

Chaeyoung revealed that she plans to create her own musical projects.

«Lil Fantasy» is the title of Chaeyoung’s first full-length solo album. She explained that it is «the name of a small world inside me.» Chaeyoung intends to continue developing this project.

At the same time, her activities with TWICE will continue.

«Both Chaeyoung of TWICE and Chaeyoung as 'Lil Fantasy' will become someone who can give you precious music. I will become better through new challenges. Please keep watching over me.»

Chaeyoung becomes the second TWICE member to leave JYP's management in August 2026. On August 10, Jungyeon made a similar announcement. She is signing with VARO Entertainment – an acting agency that also represents her older sister, actress Gong Seung Yun – and plans to pursue a career as an actress. Jungyeon also stated that she will continue to work with TWICE.

The remaining TWICE members are currently in the process of renewing their second contract cycle.

Earlier, media reports suggested that Jihyo and Tzuyu were also considering leaving, having discussed options for pursuing solo activities outside of JYP. However, as of now, no official confirmation has come from either the members or the agency.

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