TWICE's Chaeyoung is making her solo debut this September - GMA Network

Twice member Chaeyoung announced her departure from her longtime label, JYP Entertainment, on Thursday (Aug 13), becoming the second member of the popular K-pop girl group to do so. In a statement on her Instagram page, Chaeyoung, whose full name is Son Chae-young, said that she is "excited to step into a new chapter", adding that she is working on her project Lil Fantasy, which she dubbed "a world where I can explore and build my music". "I want to deeply thank everyone at JYP and Team Twice for believing in and supporting me over the past 14 years," wrote the 27-year-old singer-rapper. "And to my Twice members, who are always my strength and biggest supporters, thank you, and I love you beyond words. "Chaeyoung assured fans that "nothing changes" with the nonet. "Everything I’ve received is thanks to my time as Twice, which will always be my roots. "As of writing, Chaeyoung's new agency has not been disclosed. Chaeyoung's announcement comes days after her groupmate Jeongyeon announced that she has left JYP Entertainment to join South Korean agency Varo Entertainment.

TWICE's Chaeyoung to pursue solo career outside JYP Entertainment. TWICE member Chaeyoung is set to pursue her solo career independently from JYP Entertainment, while remaining part of the K-pop girl group and continuing her activities with the group. Chaeyoung shared the news in a letter posted on Instagram on Thursday, where she reflected on her 14 years with JYP Entertainment and the TWICE team. She said she plans to create music within her own “'Lil Fantasy' world” and expressed her gratitude to the people who supported her throughout her career.

By GMA News Published August 13, 2026 2:07pm + Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Twice member Chaeyoung has announced that she is leaving JYP Entertainment after 14 years with the agency. In a message on Instagram, Chaeyoung said she is excited to enter a “new chapter” and explore her music through her new creative world. “I’m so excited to step into a new chapter and bring my new LIL FANTASY, a world where I can explore and build my music,” she said. Chaeyoung also expressed her gratitude to JYP Entertainment and Team Twice for their support throughout her career. “I want to deeply thank everyone at JYP and Team Twice for believing in and supporting me over the past 14 years. And to my Twice members, who are always my strength and biggest supporters thank you, and I love you beyond words.”“Most of all, please know that nothing changes with Twice. Everything I’ve received is thanks to my time as Twice, which will always be my roots.”Chaeyoung said she hopes to continue creating meaningful music both as a member of Twice and through her individual artistic pursuits.