# Jihyo Leaves JYP for New Label

> TWICE's Jihyo exits JYP Entertainment after 21 years to launch independent agency EMITHAUS.
- Title: Jihyo Leaves JYP for New Label · Complex | Shortify
- Summary: TWICE's Jihyo exits JYP Entertainment after 21 years to launch independent agency EMITHAUS. TWICE's Jihyo departs JYP Entertainment after 21 years to launch…
- Keywords: jihyo, twice, jyp entertainment, emithaus, k-pop, solo career, culture, music, Leaves, JYP, Label, Complex
- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/music/a/alex-ocho/jihyo-leaves-jyp-entertainment-twice
- Published: 2026-10-22T01:04:21.063+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jihyo, twice, jyp entertainment, emithaus, k-pop, solo career, culture, music
## Jihyo's Departure Announcement
Jihyo announced her exit from JYP Entertainment after 21 years while staying with TWICE.

> trying to put 21 years into just a few words is harder than i thought it would be
## Jihyo's New Agency Launch
Jihyo launched her independent agency EMITHAUS, where 'emit' means to express or release.

> to me independence is not so much a conclusion about the time that has passed
## Jihyo's TWICE Commitment
Jihyo called TWICE 'an irreplaceable part of my life' and will remain a member.

> i will always cherish the time we shared and the memories we made together
## Jihyo's 11-Year Fan Gratitude
Jihyo thanked fans ONCE for 11 years of support and their unwavering trust.

> thank you for giving me the courage to keep moving forward through your unwavering trust
## Jihyo's Career Timeline
Jihyo joined JYP in 2005, debuted with TWICE in 2015, and launched solo career in 2023.

> i want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at jyp who has been by my side
## Key takeaway

TWICE's Jihyo departs JYP Entertainment after 21 years to launch her own agency EMITHAUS while staying with TWICE.