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JYP Entertainment announced the departure of drummer and leader Gunil from Xdinary Heroes and the termination of his exclusive contract following online allegations that he insulted fans. The agency said continuing group activities with Gunil was not feasible after discussions and apologized for fan distress. Xdinary Heroes will continue as a five-member band; the allegations have not been independently verified and Gunil has not commented publicly. » More on forbes.com

Chaeyoung confirmed via Instagram that she has left JYP Entertainment after 14 years to develop her solo creative venture under the LIL FANTASY banner. The 27-year-old, TWICE’s main rapper and sub-vocalist, has songwriting and production credits and plans to direct the next chapter of her solo work independently. JYP and Chaeyoung indicated TWICE group activities will continue unchanged amid ongoing contract renewals and other members’ possible departures. » More on forbes.com

Jeongyeon announced her departure from JYP Entertainment after eleven years and signed an exclusive contract with VARO Entertainment on August 10. She confirmed in a handwritten Instagram letter that she will remain a member of TWICE while pursuing solo activities under VARO. The move marks the first member to exit JYP from TWICE’s original nine-member lineup and reflects the growing ‘separate but together’ model for longtime K-pop acts. » More on forbes.com