Overview
- News1 published an exclusive report on July 14, 2026 saying Tzuyu has decided not to renew her exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment after 11 years with the agency.
- JYP Entertainment responded that contract renewals for TWICE are still under discussion and the company will announce outcomes once matters are finalized.
- The News1 account says Tzuyu plans to continue taking part in TWICE promotions even if she signs outside the agency, not to leave the group.
- The timing follows TWICE’s THIS IS FOR world tour and leader Jihyo’s announcement that the group will pause activities for the rest of the year, which frames members’ renewal decisions.
- Industry context: veteran K-pop acts often place members with different agencies for solo work while keeping group commitments, so this move could shift how TWICE schedules group and solo projects and affect Tzuyu’s solo opportunities.