TWICE Jihyo’s Concerning Actions Resurface Amid Contract News

TWICE’s Jihyo is facing renewed attention after a tearful moment at a past concert resurfaced amid contract renewal talks.

The controversy began when fans revisited Jihyo’s emotional breakdown during the final song of TWICE’s April 28 Tokyo concert. On stage, Jihyo was seen crying, comforted by fellow member Jeongyeon, who hugged her and wiped away her tears. Jeongyeon later explained these were happy tears.

TWICE, one of the longest-lasting K-pop girl groups, successfully renewed their contracts after their initial seven-year term ended in 2022. However, recent reports revealed ongoing contract negotiations with JYP Entertainment, with no final decisions made yet.

Alongside this, rumors emerged that Jeongyeon might leave JYP to sign with an acting agency. Byeon Woo Seok’s agency confirmed a recent meeting with Jeongyeon, fueling speculation.

Fans quickly reacted with mixed emotions. Some expressed frustration over Jeongyeon’s lack of solo projects and promotions under JYP:

“no melody project, no i’m Jeongyeon photobook, no solo magazine covers, not even a solo brand deal. no promo. Yeah she’s tired. JPYE really fumbled a baddie”
— D (@damarinso)

Others shared fears about TWICE’s future, with one viral post interpreting the April concert moment as a sign Jihyo already knew about Jeongyeon’s possible departure:

“Knowing about the rumors that Jeongyeon might leave the agency, watching this scene makes me . Jihyo and Jeongyeon are best friends, and they can talk to each other openly about anything without hiding things. It feels like Jihyo already knew at this time that Jeongyeon would eventually leave JYP, and that’s why she’s crying. And Jeongyeon looks like she’s comforting her, as if saying, It’ll be okay even if we’re apart.’ It gives off the feeling that these two are the only ones who know TWICE’s future.”
— OP

As the situation unfolded, other fans pushed back against these fears, reminding the community that Jihyo clarified why she cried during the concert:

“jihyo literally clarified why she cried so hard in bbl”
— iny3

“why are we spreading misinformation”
— masha⁷ SEEING BANGTWICE

JYP Entertainment confirmed contract talks are ongoing but nothing is decided yet. Fans remain hopeful as they await official updates on TWICE’s future.