TWICE’s Chaeyoung Leaves JYP Entertainment, but Continues Group Activities
TWICE’s Chaeyoung has officially announced her departure from JYP Entertainment, marking a new chapter in her career while confirming that she will continue her activities as a member of TWICE.
On August 13, 2026, Chaeyoung shared a handwritten letter through her social media, announcing that she had decided to leave JYP Entertainment and pursue a new musical path under the name “LIL FANTASY.”
Chaeyoung Announces Her Departure from JYP Entertainment
In her handwritten letter, Chaeyoung explained that she had spent a long time with JYP Entertainment and had decided to begin a new chapter.
Chaeyoung has been with JYP Entertainment since before TWICE's debut in 2015, making the announcement a significant change after more than a decade with the company.
She expressed her gratitude toward JYP Entertainment, TWICE, and ONCE for the support she has received throughout her career.
A New Musical Journey Under “LIL FANTASY”
Alongside her departure from JYP Entertainment, Chaeyoung revealed that she plans to develop her own musical journey under the name “LIL FANTASY.”
In her letter, she described the move as the beginning of a new chapter in her individual career.
At the time of the announcement, however, no new agency or management company has been officially announced for Chaeyoung. Therefore, details regarding her future solo management remain unknown.
Chaeyoung Will Continue Activities with TWICE
One of the most important points in Chaeyoung's announcement is that leaving JYP Entertainment does not mean leaving TWICE.
Chaeyoung has stated that she will continue her group activities with TWICE, while pursuing her own musical direction separately.
This follows a growing trend in K-pop where members can work with different management arrangements for individual activities while remaining part of their original groups.
Another TWICE Member Leaves JYP
Chaeyoung's announcement comes only a few days after Jeongyeon also announced her departure from JYP Entertainment.
On August 10, 2026, Jeongyeon revealed that she had signed an exclusive contract with VARO Entertainment and would pursue acting activities while continuing her work with TWICE.
Chaeyoung is therefore the second TWICE member to officially announce her departure from JYP Entertainment in August 2026.
However, the two situations are different: Jeongyeon's new agency has been officially announced, while Chaeyoung's next agency has not yet been revealed.
What This Means for TWICE
Chaeyoung's departure from JYP Entertainment does not indicate that TWICE is disbanding or that she is leaving the group.
Instead, her announcement confirms that she intends to continue participating in TWICE activities while developing her own musical career outside of JYP Entertainment.
The group's future activities will therefore continue to involve Chaeyoung, even as her individual career enters a new phase.
Final Thoughts
TWICE's Chaeyoung has officially left JYP Entertainment after more than a decade with the company, announcing a new musical chapter under “LIL FANTASY.”
While her individual management arrangements have yet to be revealed, Chaeyoung has made it clear that she will continue her activities as a member of TWICE.
Her announcement marks another major change for TWICE as the members enter a new stage of their careers, with individual and group activities potentially being managed separately.