Title : 10 Years of Training, 11 Years as a Leader, Jihyo Leaves JYP to Chart Her Own Musical Path After a decade of waiting, Jihyo finally made her debut. Since then, she has spent 11 years holding TWICE together as the leader of one of the global top groups. Now, she stands at a major turning point in her life, stepping away from a path laid out by others to establish a company under her own name. It's the moment a singer who has shone brightly on stage takes the reins and begins shaping her own music and future. Jihyo recently announced on social media with handwritten letter, that she would be leaving JYP Entertainment and establishing her own independent agency, EMITHAUS. She described independence as "less a conclusion to the time I've spent so far and more a choice about how I want to live the time ahead" adding that she intends to bring to light even the possibilities she has yet to discover. What lends credibility to this declaration is the 21year journey that brought her here. Jihyo joined JYP in 2005 and spent roughly a decade preparing for her debut before finally stepping into the spotlight in 2015 as TWICE's leader and main vocalist. Since then, her powerful vocals and performances have been a driving force behind the group's global growth. Her long years as a trainee were more than just a period of waiting, they laid the foundation for the solid skills and experience that would serve her well on the world stage. She has also achieved notable success as a solo artist. Her first ep released in 2023, sold 534,565 copies in its first week and debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200. She also participated in writing and composing the album's 6 B side tracks, demonstrating her abilities as a creator beyond her already impressive vocal talent. Jihyo's decision to strike out on her own follows a path that has become increasingly familiar to the public. Drawing on the experience she has gained as TWICE's leader and her accomplishments as a solo artist, she is expected to continue expanding her own artistic horizons. The industry is now watching closely to see what kind of music and content Jihyo will bring to the table following her independence. With TWICE's global success behind her and her own capabilities as a solo artist already proven, expectations are high for what she will achieve in this new chapter, working within a creative environment of her own. Original article : m.entertain.naver.com/home/a…