TWICE member Nayeon has ONCE on edge after posting an emotional farewell-style Instagram message just as JYP Entertainment enters a new round of contract talks with the group. Her tour-ending caption and black-and-white photos landed in the middle of intense TWICE Nayeon contract renewal rumors.
The post, shared on July 15, marked the finale of TWICE’s year-long THIS IS FOR world tour, but many fans read it as something more. With Korean reports claiming several members are preparing to leave JYP for solo management, every word and visual choice from Nayeon is getting dissected for clues about TWICE’s future.
Nayeon’s Emotional Tour Goodbye That Sparked Panic
Nayeon wrote that her “long, long one-year tour has come to an end,” admitting the trek began with both fear and excitement and that she still felt imperfect. She focused on gratitude, thanking ONCE’s smiling faces and staff who stayed by their side, and said she would properly “send off” the THIS IS FOR tour.
The carousel featured black-and-white photos, including early shots of the full group, which some fans on X said made the post feel like a breakup montage. In a comment that Korean media highlighted, Nayeon added, “Let’s meet again in an even cooler way!!!!” That one line quickly became the headline quote and fueled theories about what exactly they will be “meeting again” as.
When a fan asked why the pictures were in black and white and said the vibe felt scary, Nayeon replied that she had simply reposted a photographer’s already monochrome shots, lightly defusing the idea of a secret visual code. Still, the timing of such a sentimental message meant alarms were already ringing.
TWICE’s JYP Contract Renewal Rumors, From Jihyo To Tzuyu
TWICE debuted in 2015 and all nine members renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment in 2022. As a second renewal window approaches, JYP has confirmed only that TWICE is in a “contract renewal discussion” period and that updates will come once decisions are finalized.
In the meantime, Korean outlet JoyNews24 reported that leader Jihyo is preparing to leave JYP and establish a one-person agency for her solo work while continuing TWICE activities. Other reports say Tzuyu has decided not to renew her exclusive JYP contract, again with the expectation she will stay in the group. Jeongyeon and Chaeyoung are also mentioned in Korean coverage as exploring different options. None of these moves have been officially confirmed by JYP, but they form the backdrop for the current TWICE Nayeon contract renewal conversation.
What Nayeon’s Message Really Says About TWICE’s Future
Nayeon’s caption focuses on closing a chapter of touring, thanking ONCE, the members, and staff, and promising to “meet again in an even cooler way.” She does not mention JYP, contracts, or leaving TWICE. As of now, there is no official statement that she plans to depart the agency or the group.
- Confirmed: TWICE are in contract renewal discussions with JYP.
- Confirmed: Nayeon’s post is a farewell to the THIS IS FOR tour.
- Reported, not confirmed: Jihyo and Tzuyu preparing to leave JYP for solo management while staying in TWICE.
- Unconfirmed: Any contract decision specifically involving Nayeon.
For US fans, a key detail is how K-pop contracts often split group and solo work. Other groups, including BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, and Super Junior, have members under separate solo agencies while still promoting together. Current reporting suggests TWICE could follow a similar path, where JYP continues to manage group activities even if some members sign solo deals elsewhere.
With TWICE’s recent success, from massive tours to albums like With YOU-th topping the Billboard 200, the stakes feel high. Until JYP or the members speak directly on renewals, Nayeon’s heartfelt promise to “meet again” reads more like a reassurance that there are still future stages ahead than a confirmed goodbye.