Twice’s Chaeyoung leaves JYP after 14 years, says ‘nothing changes’ with group
SEOUL, Aug 14 — Twice member Chaeyoung has reportedly announced that she will pursue her solo career independently...
Seoul, August 14 — In a handwritten Instagram letter, Twice member Chaeyoung revealed her decision to embark on a solo career after 14 years with JYP Entertainment, while maintaining her involvement with the nine-member K-pop group. According to The Korea Herald, Chaeyoung announced her plans via a letter titled "Lil Fantasy," which would serve as the name of her debut solo album and her personal creative project.
The singer expressed gratitude to JYP Entertainment and the Twice team for their support throughout her 14-year tenure, emphasizing that nothing would change with the group. Chaeyoung affirmed her commitment to Twice, stating that the team would always remain her foundation. She expressed her intention to continue creating impactful music both within the group and under her Lil Fantasy banner as she steps into the next chapter of her career.
Chaeyoung's debut solo album, Lil Fantasy vol. 1, debuted in September 2025 and garnered attention from international publications such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Forbes. Her announcement echoes a recent departure by fellow Twice member Jeongyeon, who recently moved from JYP Entertainment to Varo Entertainment, alongside her older sister, actress Gong Seung-yeon.
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