Twice’s Jihyo officially leaves JYP Entertainment after 21 years
The 29-year-old singer announced on Wednesday (Oct 21) that she will be departing her longtime agency, JYP Entertainment, making her the latest Twice member to do so.
On Wednesday, October 21, Jihyo, the 29-year-old leader of K-pop girl group Twice, announced her departure from her long-standing agency, JYP Entertainment. This marks the latest in a series of exits for members of the popular group. Speaking on her Instagram, Jihyo revealed that she has established her own agency, Emithaus, after a 21-year tenure with JYP.
In her post, the singer expressed gratitude to her former agency and the support they provided throughout her journey, which began when she was just eight years old. Jihyo emphasized that leaving JYP does not mean parting ways with the group she has dedicated her life to. She expressed her hope to continue creating precious memories with her fellow Twice members on stage.
With this move, the future of the remaining six members of Twice remains uncertain, as their individual contracts are yet to be revealed.
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