Chaeyoung announced that she would leave JYP Entertainment to begin solo musical activities. The key point is that although the direction of her individual activities is changing, she will continue group activities as a member of TWICE.

A New Beginning Announced Directly on August 13

On August 13, 2026, Chaeyoung announced through her Instagram that she would leave JYP Entertainment and begin new musical activities. She described the new world she would create and explore through music as LIL FANTASY.

Publicly licensed image of Son Chaeyoung (Chaeyoung) performing with TWICE
Son Chaeyoung (Chaeyoung) performing with TWICE · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 · David Lee from Redmond, WA, USA

This announcement shows why Chaeyoung’s individual activities and TWICE’s group activities need to be considered separately.

Chaeyoung said she would continue group activities as a member of TWICE even after leaving JYP.

New Agency and Contract Details Remain Undisclosed

According to reports currently available, specific details about Chaeyoung’s new agency or representation have not been disclosed. Discussions are reportedly underway, but there is no confirmed information about a finalized agency or the terms of any contract.

Yonhap News reported that the TWICE members were discussing contract renewals covering both individual and group activities. Therefore, there is no confirmed basis for interpreting this news as Chaeyoung leaving TWICE or ending group activities.

What Can Be Confirmed Now

  1. Chaeyoung announced on August 13 that she would leave JYP Entertainment.
  2. She previewed new musical activities under the name LIL FANTASY.
  3. She said she would continue group activities as a member of TWICE.
  4. Her new agency and specific contract terms have not yet been disclosed.

Going forward, updates about Chaeyoung’s new agency and activity plans, as well as further announcements about TWICE’s group activities, are expected to be key points to watch. However, based solely on the information currently available, it is not possible to confirm specific schedules or operational details.

Sources: [Yonhap News Korean report](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260813114800005), [Yonhap News English report](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260813009400315), [SBS News](https://news.sbs.co.kr/english/article.do?news_id=N1008704046), [CNA Lifestyle](https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/twice-chaeyoung-leave-jyp-entertainment-587401) · Information verified as of August 29, 2026