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TWICE goes on break after the THIS IS FOR tour

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<p>In a Forbes interview published on July 10, Jihyo, leader of TWICE revealed that the K-pop girl group will be taking a break after the conclusion of the TWICE THIS IS FOR tour, which wrapped up last weekend on July 12 in Seoul.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DasT9udkiPE/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=642&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A14404004.799999714%2C%22ls%22%3A2556260.6999998093%2C%22le%22%3A2556780.0999999046%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="588" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:658px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>“For the past 11 years, as TWICE and as a solo artist, we barely had any breaks, so I want to spend the rest of this year relaxing and taking a bit of a break,” Jihyo admitted in the interview. </p><div> </div><p>Jihyo mentioned that she understands fans may feel disappointed, but assured them that the break will be a short one. “This break is really something we need in order to work better in the future, so I hope our fans understand.” </p><div> </div><p>In the same interview, Jihyo also said that she will continue to be open to collaborations in the meantime, as the break announcement coincided with the release of “Distant Lover” featuring Grammy-nominated Jamaican artist Shenseea. “When it comes to collaborative work like this, they already have the song ready for me. They have the song&#x27;s concept, so it’s not really hard to participate and collaborate with other artists. So, if anything comes up, give me a call,” she said. </p><div> </div><p>Fans can also look forward to TWICE member Sana’s acting debut in the film <em>Nyangi,</em> where she will star alongside actor Takeru Satoh. Filming is said to begin in the second half of 2026 in Japan. </p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/7/8/twice-s-sana-to-debut-as-actress-in-film-with-takeru-satoh-1303" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TWICE&#x27;s Sana to debut as actress in film with Takeru Satoh </strong></a></div><div> </div><p>As for the remaining members of the group, JYP Entertainment announced through Maeil Business Star Today on July 14 that &quot;TWICE is currently in the contract renewal discussion period, and we will provide an update once the matter is finalized.&quot;</p><div> </div><p>Earlier that day, South Korean News outlet News1 reported that member Tzuyu is expected to end her exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment, but remain as a member of TWICE. Jihyo is also reportedly preparing to leave the company after 21 years, according to JoyNews24. </p><div> </div><p>No members have officially left the agency as of this writing. </p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/11/9/twice-through-the-years-from-rookie-girl-group-to-global-royalty-that-defined-a-decade-of-k-pop-1017" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TWICE Through the Years: from rookie girl group to global royalty that defined a decade of K-Pop </strong></a></div><div> </div><p>Formed through the JYP Entertainment survival show SIXTEEN, members Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu have rules the K-pop genre since their debut in 2015. With hits such as “TT,” “Signal,” “What is Love,” “I Can’t Stop Me,” “This is for,” and more, TWICE has grown to become a global phenomenon. </p><div> </div><p>TWICE first performed in the Philippines for the TWICELIGHTS tour in 2019 at the MOA Arena, where the show sold out in minutes. They then returned for the READY TO BE tour in 2023 for a two-day stop at the Philippine Arena. </p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/10/5/twice-goes-all-out-in-dazzling-this-is-for-concert-in-ph-1524" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TWICE goes all out in dazzling ‘This Is For’ concert in PH</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>In October 2025, TWICE performed in the Philippines again for the THIS IS FOR tour. </p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPb6ldoEh3d/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=642&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A14404705.69999981%2C%22ls%22%3A2556260.6999998093%2C%22le%22%3A2556780.0999999046%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="588" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:658px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div> </div><div> </div>

<p>TWICE leader Jihyo confirms that the K-pop girl group is on a break after the conclusion of the THIS IS FOR tour in Seoul.</p>

TWICE leader Jihyo confirms that the K-pop girl group is on a break after the conclusion of the THIS IS FOR tour in Seoul.

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TWICE goes on break after the THIS IS FOR tour

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Norah Nocon,

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Published July 15, 2026 12:00 PM PHT

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