# Chaeyoung departure from JYP and solo career launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chaeyoung-departure-from-jyp-and-solo-career-launch
> Updated: 2026-08-14T01:13:19.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

TWICE member Chaeyoung announced her departure from JYP Entertainment after 14 years to establish her own creative agency, LIL FANTASY. While she intends to pursue solo musical projects for greater artistic freedom, she confirmed she will remain a member of TWICE for all group activities. This move follows a similar transition by fellow member Jeongyeon.

Regarding her personal life, reports surfaced claiming that Chaeyoung and musician Zion.T had ended their relationship due to busy professional schedules. While previous statements from Lil Fantasy noted it was ‘difficult to confirm the rumors as they pertain to the artist’s private life,’ representatives for both artists have since issued a joint statement denying the breakup rumors. They asserted that the couple remains in a relationship and maintains positive feelings, while warning of legal action against the spread of false information and malicious posts.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Chaeyoung and Zion.T face breakup rumors

Reports suggest TWICE's Chaeyoung and producer Zion.T have ended their relationship after approximately two years of dating. Chaeyoung's agency declined to confirm the private matter.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chaeyoung-and-ziont-face-breakup-rumors

### 2026-08-13: TWICE's Chaeyoung leaves JYP Entertainment to launch solo label

TWICE's Chaeyoung is leaving JYP Entertainment to launch her own label, LIL FANTASY, while confirming she will remain in the group. Her agency also denied rumors of a breakup with singer Zion. T.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chaeyoung-leaves-jyp-entertainment-to-launch-lil-fantasy-project

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