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Jihyo leaves JYP, starts own agency EMITHAUS

On October 21, TWICE's Jihyo announced via a handwritten letter on social media that she has ended her 21-year contract with JYP Entertainment and established her own agency, EMITHAUS, signaling more active solo activities. She stressed this is not a departure from the group, as she will remain with TWICE. Korean outlets widely reported the news, with some noting past comments linked to BLACKPINK sparked backlash in coverage of her future plans.

  1. TWICE's Jihyo leaves JYP after 21 years to launch own agency Korea Times · 2026-10-21
  2. TWICE’s Jihyo Departs JYP Entertainment After 21 Years + Launches New Agency EMITHAUS Soompi · 2026-10-21
  3. TWICE’s Jihyo Will Leave JYP Entertainment Koreaboo · 2026-10-21
  4. TWICE's Jihyo leaves JYP after 21 yrs to launch own agency Yonhap · 2026-10-21
  5. 트와이스 지효, JYP 떠난다…"팀과의 이별은 아냐" 한국경제 · 2026-10-21
  6. JYP 떠난 트와이스 지효, 이밋하우스 설립.."활발한 솔로 활동 전개"[공식] 조선일보 · 2026-10-21
  7. TWICE Jihyo’s Future Plans’ Announcement Sparks Backlash Linked To BLACKPINK Koreaboo · 2026-10-21

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