TWICE’s Tzuyu Reportedly Set To Leave JYP Entertainment While Continuing Group Activities

TWICE member Tzuyu is reportedly preparing to leave JYP Entertainment after 11 years with the agency, while still remaining expected to participate in TWICE’s group activities. The report, citing an exclusive from News1, says Tzuyu has recently decided not to renew her contract with JYP Entertainment as the group approaches another important renewal period.

JYP Entertainment has not yet commented on the report. That point matters: until the company or Tzuyu directly confirms the decision, the situation remains a reported development rather than a finalized public announcement. Still, the claim is already drawing attention because it concerns one of K-pop’s most recognizable girl groups and one of TWICE’s best-known members.

A Reported Agency Change, Not A Reported Group Exit

The key distinction is that Tzuyu’s reported departure from JYP Entertainment does not appear to mean a departure from TWICE. According to the report, she is expected to continue taking part in group activities even if she does not renew her individual contract with the company. That would place the situation in a familiar modern K-pop pattern: an artist may manage solo or individual work under a different arrangement while still coordinating with the original company for team promotions.

For fans, that distinction is likely to be the center of the conversation. TWICE’s identity has long been built around its full lineup, and any contract headline naturally raises questions about the group’s future. But the current report points toward a separation between agency affiliation and group participation, not a clean break from the team itself.

Tzuyu first became associated with JYP Entertainment before TWICE’s debut and has spent more than a decade under the company. TWICE renewed their contracts as a group in July 2022, a move that was widely viewed at the time as a major sign of stability for the act. A second renewal cycle, however, is a different kind of test. Members are older, more established, and more able to weigh individual career priorities against the demands of group schedules.

Why This Renewal Cycle Is Being Watched Closely

The report also arrives at a sensitive moment for JYP Entertainment. Recent coverage has noted that the company has faced more concern around TWICE’s second renewal round, partly because expectations for the agency’s newer girl groups have not produced the level of growth some observers anticipated. In that context, TWICE remains not only a major artist roster name but also a symbol of long-term brand strength for the company.

Contract decisions for senior idol groups are rarely simple. They involve music releases, touring, solo careers, brand deals, overseas schedules, and the practical question of who manages what. When a member chooses not to renew with the original agency, the public often sees only the headline. Behind it, companies and artists may still negotiate separate terms for group participation, revenue sharing, scheduling, and rights related to future promotions.

That is why Tzuyu’s case, if confirmed, would be closely watched beyond TWICE’s own fandom. It could show how a top-tier third-generation girl group manages the next stage of its career without requiring every member to stay under one agency roof. K-pop has increasingly made room for flexible arrangements, especially for veteran groups whose members have individual careers but still want to preserve the team name and shared history.

At the same time, uncertainty will remain until JYP Entertainment responds. The company has not issued a statement on the News1 report as of the fetched coverage, and no direct statement from Tzuyu was included. Fans will likely be looking for wording that clarifies whether talks are complete, whether a group-specific agreement is already in place, and how future TWICE schedules will be handled.

What Comes Next For TWICE And Tzuyu

If the report proves accurate, the immediate question will not simply be where Tzuyu signs next. It will be how her next professional structure supports both her individual career and her role in TWICE. For a group with TWICE’s global profile, even routine contract language can have major implications for albums, concerts, fan events, and overseas promotions.

For now, the clearest reading is cautious: Tzuyu is reportedly moving away from JYP Entertainment as an individual artist, while TWICE group activity is still expected to continue with her involvement. That combination makes the story significant without making it a confirmed disbandment or member-exit story. Until an official statement arrives, the most reliable takeaway is that TWICE’s next chapter may involve a more flexible management model than the one fans have known for the past 11 years.