ITZY’s 5th fan meeting ‘ALL IN, MIDZY’ at Seoul’s Olympic Hall sold out for August 8–9 after fanclub and general ticketing. With TUNNEL VISION tour arenas also packing out, the sell-out shows how strong MIDZY’s core still is.
JYP’s new girl group OURBIRTHDAY is already controversial, and rookie member Baby is at the center of it. Fans call her stage name one of K-pop’s worst as debut nears.
J.Y. Park returns to summer music with new single WET, the official theme song for Waterbomb 2026. As dance challenges and festival stages line up, fans wonder if he can still rule K pop’s hottest season.
TWICE’s Nayeon closed the THIS IS FOR world tour with an emotional Instagram message and black and white photos on July 15. Her farewell tone hit just as JYP contract renewal rumors and reports about members exploring new agencies intensified.
Nayeon’s future with JYP Entertainment is under scrutiny after her mother’s emotional Instagram post following TWICE’s THIS IS FOR tour finale in Seoul. Here is what is confirmed, what is rumor, and what any contract change could mean for ONCEs.
TWICE’s 2026 JYP contract renewal has turned into a high stakes puzzle, with reports of Jeongyeon, Tzuyu and Chaeyoung exploring new solo agencies. Jihyo’s rumored one person label and JYP’s cautious statements leave US ONCE waiting for clarity.
Tzuyu’s reported decision to skip renewing her JYP contract while staying in TWICE has ONCE confused about the group’s future. We unpack what separate but together really means for upcoming comebacks, tours, and her solo path.
TWICE leader Jihyo is reportedly preparing to leave JYP Entertainment and set up a one person agency while keeping group activities. Fans now watch JYP’s contract talks and her next move.
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