TWICE’s Chaeyoung announces solo debut with first album set for September release

After 10 years as a member of TWICE, Chaeyoung she will step into the spotlight on her own in September.

TWICE’s Chaeyoung is set to release her first solo album, marking a new chapter in her career as a singer, rapper, and lyricist.

After nearly a decade with the globally successful K-pop group, she will step into the spotlight on her own, with the project officially scheduled for release on September 13, 2025.

The news was announced through a teaser clip from JYP Entertainment. The video, shared on social media, shows Chaeyoung in the recording studio working with various producers, offering fans a first glimpse of the creative process behind her solo debut.

According to the teaser, the album will feature several collaborations and is expected to highlight Chaeyoung’s artistic range, from songwriting to performance.

She has since helped compose tracks for their Japanese album &Twice and designed artwork for albums and merchandise.

Chaeyoung first rose to fame in 2015 as part of TWICE, formed through the reality competition Sixteen. Ranked sixth in the final line-up, she debuted alongside Jihyo, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun and Tzuyu.

She is currently on tour with her bandmates on TWICE's 6th world tour, "THIS IS FOR," which is celebrating the group's 10th anniversary. Since their debut, the group has achieved over 4 billion Spotify streams, three Billboard 200 Top 10 albums, and recently headlined Lollapalooza in August 2025.