JYP Says TWICE Contract Talks Are Ongoing After Tzuyu Departure Report

JYP Entertainment has responded cautiously after a new report claimed that TWICE member Tzuyu may part ways with the company, emphasizing that the group is still in the middle of contract-renewal discussions.

The issue surfaced on July 14, when Korean media reported that Tzuyu had decided not to renew with JYP Entertainment after roughly 11 years with the agency. The same report said she would continue taking part in TWICE’s group activities, a distinction that immediately drew attention because it raised the possibility of a split between individual management and team promotions.

JYP did not confirm the report. In comments carried by Korean entertainment outlets and summarized by Soompi and Koreaboo, the agency said TWICE is currently in a renewal discussion period and that it will share an update once matters are finalized. The statement leaves the central question unanswered: whether Tzuyu will remain under JYP as an individual artist, move to a different agency, or finalize some other arrangement.

Why The Statement Matters

The careful wording is important because TWICE is no ordinary act in JYP’s roster. The group debuted in 2015 and became one of the defining girl groups of the third-generation K-pop era, building major recognition across Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, and North America. Tzuyu, the group’s Taiwanese member, has been one of its most visible global figures since debut.

Contract-renewal periods often create intense speculation around major idol groups. Agencies typically avoid detailed comments until signatures are complete, while outside reports can move faster than official announcements. In this case, JYP’s response confirms that discussions are active but does not confirm a final departure or a complete renewal.

TWICE previously renewed contracts with JYP in July 2022, a move that was widely viewed as a strong sign of group stability at a time when many long-running idol teams were entering more flexible second chapters. The current round is therefore being watched closely by fans and the wider industry because it could shape how TWICE balances group schedules, solo work, and individual representation in the years ahead.

Group Activities Could Be Separate From Solo Management

The possibility that a member could leave an agency while continuing group promotions is not unusual in modern K-pop. Several established groups have adopted arrangements where members sign with different companies for individual careers but return under coordinated agreements for group releases, concerts, anniversaries, or special projects.

That kind of structure can offer artists more freedom while preserving the value of an existing group brand. It can also be complicated. Scheduling, revenue sharing, publicity control, and overseas activities all require clear coordination between multiple companies. For a group as active and internationally recognized as TWICE, any change would have to account for a large global fan base and a demanding calendar.

The timing also adds weight to the story. TWICE recently concluded its sixth world tour, THIS IS FOR, reinforcing the group’s continued touring power. A successful tour can strengthen the case for keeping the team active, even if individual members pursue different management options or solo priorities.

What Is Confirmed So Far

At this stage, the confirmed facts are limited. A report claimed Tzuyu would leave JYP while maintaining TWICE activities. JYP replied that the group is still in the renewal discussion period and that it will announce the outcome once confirmed. No final contract result has been publicly announced by the agency in the cited reports.

For fans, that means the most accurate reading is caution. The story is significant because it concerns one of K-pop’s most successful groups and a high-profile member, but it remains a developing contract matter rather than a completed breakup between Tzuyu and JYP. Until the agency or Tzuyu provides a final update, claims about the exact structure of her future activities should be treated as unsettled.

The broader takeaway is that TWICE appears to be entering another important negotiation phase. Whether every member remains under one company or the group adopts a more distributed model, the industry’s focus will be on whether TWICE can preserve its team identity while allowing members to make individual career decisions after more than a decade in the spotlight.