Soooo what we're not gonna do is pit the members against eachother. Some people chose to stay because they are happy with the support JYPE has given them and with the future promises made, others want to venture out and have more individual control or focus on different areas of their work than what JYPE can offer them. All of this is perfectly fair and fine. Let the members decide what they feel is best for them and support them all equally. They are still TWICE and are staying together as 9, so support them as 9.
Jihyo is a bit corny cause...
- she made the announcement on 21 Oct
- her number is 21
- 21 is literally like two (twice) + one (once)
- she's been with JYPE for 21 years
Oh I really love you and your brain, Jihyoyaaaa ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
I used to be scared of these letters, but now all I feel is happiness knowing that theyโre free to grow individually while still choosing to grow together as twice๐ฅน
JIHYO is leaving JYP Entertainment to form her own company 'EMITHAUS'.
"Hello, this is JIHYO.
Iโm writing today because thereโs something Iโd like to share with you.
After 21 years, my journey with JYP Entertainment, which began when I was just a child, has come to an end.
Trying to put 21 years into just a few words is harder than I thought it would be.
From childhood through my teenage years and into adulthood, Iโve spent most of my life at JYP.
There were good days and difficult ones, but one thing I know for certain is that every one of those moments has shaped who I am today.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at JYP who has been by my side and helped me grow over the years.
I will always cherish the time we shared and the memories we made together.
To me, independence is not so much a conclusion about the time that has passed, but a choice about how I want to live going forward.
As the first step in this new chapter, I have established my own company, EMITHAUS.
Just as โEMITโ means to โexpress or release,โ I hope this will be a place where I can freely explore and bring to life even the possibilities within me that I have yet to discover.
As I step away from a familiar environment and begin working in new ways, I will approach every decision and every endeavor with even greater thoughtfulness and responsibility.
I also want to make it clear that this decision does not mean saying goodbye to the team Iโve been part of for so long.
TWICE is an irreplaceable part of my life.
Just as I cherish all the years weโve shared, I look forward to all the moments still ahead of us.
I will continue to stand on stage with my members and keep building more memories together for many years to come.
Above all, I want to thank ONCE for believing in me and standing by my side for the past 11 years.
I know that watching someone grow and change through so many stages of life and continuing to support them along the way is never something to be taken for granted.
Thank you for giving me the courage to keep moving forward through your unwavering trust, love, and support.
I will continue to fill the years ahead with choices and efforts that stay true to who I am and keep growing as an artist who lives up to all the love and support youโve given me.
Thank you."
Nobody knows how much TWICE had to go through to get where they are today. From busking and handing out free goodies and flyers to performing in classrooms and filling stadiums, look how far youโve come. So proud of you, TWICE. ๐ฅน๐ฉท
#2026MAMAVOTE#TWICE
11 years of TWICE, and words will never be enough to explain what you mean to me. Youโve brought so much happiness into my life, and a part of me will always belong to these nine girls.
Happy 11th anniversary, TWICE. Thank you for being part of my story. ๐ค