TWICE Jihyo EMITHAUS Explained: Confirmed Facts vs. Early Reports

TWICE's Jihyo announced EMITHAUS, her own company, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and said she is leaving JYP Entertainment after 21 years. The big question for fans is simple: she says this won't affect her TWICE activities. Here's what she said, what EMITHAUS is, and which other members have left JYP.

• The news: Jihyo is leaving JYP Entertainment after 21 years.
• How she said it: a handwritten letter posted on Instagram.
• What's next: her new agency, EMITHAUS, will handle her solo activities at first.
• TWICE: she says her group activities won't be affected.

How Did Jihyo's JYP Exit Happen?

In her letter, Jihyo wrote that her journey with JYP had come to an end after 21 years. She called TWICE an "irreplaceable" part of her life.

Fans had seen signs earlier. In mid-July 2026, JoyNews24 reported that Jihyo was preparing a one-person agency while still promoting with TWICE. JYP said at the time that contract renewal talks were ongoing.

On July 28, the Korea Times pointed to Jihyo's comments to fans that she would handle things carefully. It read that as a hint at a difficult decision. Those were reports and readings at the time. The October 21 letter is the confirmed part.

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What Is EMITHAUS, and What Changes for TWICE?

What EMITHAUS Does

EMITHAUS will handle Jihyo's solo activities at first. It plans to expand into music and content production and to recruit and develop more artists.

Some outlets call it a one-person agency. The Korea Herald reports it plans to grow beyond Jihyo, so we're calling it solo-first for now.

The name comes from "emit," meaning to express or release. Jihyo has said she wants to express abilities she hasn't discovered yet.

EMITHAUS has an official Instagram account and website. No other details have been released yet. Anything beyond that, like a first solo release, is not confirmed.

Who Else Has Left JYP

Jihyo is reported to be the third TWICE member to leave JYP, after Jeongyeon and Chaeyoung.

• Jeongyeon: left JYP after 11 years and signed with Varo Entertainment, as reported in August.
• Chaeyoung: said in August she will continue her solo career independently through Lil Fantasy. She also pledged commitment to the group.

Back in 2022, TWICE renewed with JYP and kept all 9 members together past the so-called "seven-year curse." That's the idea that K-pop groups often split around year 7.

Jihyo says leaving JYP won't affect her TWICE activities. She hopes to keep performing with the group.

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TWICE Jihyo and EMITHAUS FAQ

Is TWICE disbanding?

There's no announcement of a breakup. Jihyo says leaving JYP won't affect her TWICE activities, and she hopes to keep performing with the group.

Why is Jihyo leaving JYP?

Her letter said her journey with JYP had come to an end after 21 years. She hasn't given a detailed reason beyond that.

What is EMITHAUS?

It's Jihyo's new agency, which will handle her solo activities at first. It plans to expand into music and content production and to develop more artists.

Which TWICE members have left JYP?

Jeongyeon and Chaeyoung left earlier, and Jihyo is reported to be the third. Jeongyeon signed with Varo Entertainment, and Chaeyoung is going solo through Lil Fantasy.