After 11 years of attachment to JYP Entertainment, Tzuyu (Twice) decided not to extend her exclusive contract with her management company. Although closing her journey at the "child" that made her a K-pop star, the female idol will still continue to accompany Twice in the group's activities.
This information marks a remarkable milestone in Tzuyu's career. Instead of leaving the group, she only changed her management unit, thereby having more space to develop personal plans while still maintaining operations with the 9-member squad of Twice.
Debuting with Twice in 2015 after the "Sixteen" selection program, Tzuyu is the youngest member of the group. With outstanding beauty and a bright image, she quickly became one of the faces loved by the public.
Taking on the role of hosting dancer, Tzuyu contributed to creating the identity of Twice throughout more than a decade of operation. Besides the Korean market, the female idol born in 1999 also has a large number of fans in her hometown of Taiwan (China) and many Asian countries.
In 11 years of operation, Tzuyu and Twice have made many marks in the music market with a series of hit songs such as "Cheer Up", "TT", "What Is Love?", "Fancy", "Feel Special" or "Talk That Talk". From a rookie group, Twice rose to become one of the typical representatives of the Hallyu wave, building a large fan base in Korea, Japan, the US and many other countries.
Besides group activities, Tzuyu has also gradually affirmed her personal mark. In 2024, she released her debut solo mini album "abouTZU", officially debuting as a solo singer after nearly 9 years of activity. The female singer also participated in writing lyrics for some songs, showing maturity in artistic orientation.
Not renewing with JYP is considered a suitable step in the period Tzuyu wants to expand her scope of activities. In recent years, many K-pop idols have chosen to sign contracts with new companies or build their own management teams to develop their personal careers, while still maintaining joint activities with the group.
For Twice, this change does not affect the operating plan. The group has just completed their sixth world tour "THIS IS FOR" and is expected to continue meeting fans through music projects in the near future.
Closing her 11-year journey at JYP Entertainment, Tzuyu enters a new phase with many expectations. While continuing to accompany Twice, the female singer is predicted to promote solo activities and expand her presence in the international market, where she already has a large fan base.
