TWICE has successfully surpassed K-pop the so-called “seven-year curse” when all nine members renewed their contracts with JYP in 2022. Since then, the group has continued to promote itself as one of the most influential girl groups of the Hallyu wave.
Recent Korean media reports, however, say the members are now discussing their future deals with the agency. JYP Entertainment confirmed that negotiations remain ongoing but stressed that no final decisions have been made.
The agency meeting reported by Jeongyeon fuels concern
Fans became more anxious after reports suggested that Jeongyeon had met with Baro Entertainment, the agency representing her older sister Gong Seung Yeon and actor Byeon Woo Seok.
The meeting prompted speculation that Jeongyeon might leave JYP and explore acting or other individual pursuits. However, neither Jeongyeon nor the agencies involved have confirmed such plans.
Some fans have also criticized JYP’s handling of Jeongyeon’s solo career, claiming that she has received fewer individual opportunities than other members in areas such as music, magazine covers, and endorsement deals.
Jihyo’s tears take on a new meaning for some fans
During contract discussions, footage of Jihyo crying during TWICE’s concert in Tokyo on April 28 began to circulate again. During the final song, the group leader got emotional and couldn’t hold back her tears. Jeongyeon approached her, offered her a hug, and gently wiped away her tears, creating a touching moment between the two members.
Jihyo later told fans that she cried because she was happy. Despite this explanation, some online users have linked the moment to the current rumors, suggesting that he may already be aware of Jeongyeon’s future plans.
Others have firmly rejected the theory, pointing out that there is no evidence linking Jihyo’s emotions to contract negotiations. They argued that reinterpreting the concert moment through unverified rumors could create unnecessary misinformation.
Many ONCEs also stressed that leaving the same agency does not necessarily mean the end of a group. Several K-pop groups continued to release music and promote together even after their members signed with different management companies.
Sources: Saostar
