Son Chae-young (채영), 27, a member of K-pop girl group TWICE, and singer-producer Kim Hae-sol (Zion.T), 37, have reportedly broken up. After more than two years of publicly acknowledging their relationship, the couple recently ended their romantic ties and will now maintain a senior-junior professional relationship within the entertainment industry.
According to a report by South Korean media outlet JTBC Entertainment News, an industry insider revealed on August 14 that Chaeyoung and Zion.T "recently concluded their romantic relationship and have returned to being senior and junior colleagues in the entertainment industry." The source indicated that their busy work schedules led to prolonged periods apart, causing their relationship to naturally drift apart and ultimately end.
In response to the reports, both Chaeyoung's and Zion.T's agencies stated, "As it is the artist's private life, it is difficult to confirm."
Chaeyoung and Zion.T first confirmed their relationship in April 2024, with both sides acknowledging they were dating and "had good feelings for each other and were going on dates," officially publicizing their 10-year age gap romance. It is understood that the two were initially introduced by a mutual friend and gradually developed their relationship through casual dates.
The news of their breakup, coming approximately two years and four months after they went public, has left many fans feeling regretful.
Notably, Chaeyoung recently announced significant career changes. On August 13, she revealed her intention to continue creating music within her own "LIL FANTASY" world, signaling the start of her solo music career. After 14 years with JYP Entertainment since her debut, she decided to leave the agency to pursue solo activities, though her group activities with TWICE will continue.
Chaeyoung debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015. The group rose to fame with hit songs such as "Like OOH-AHH," "CHEER UP," and "TT," becoming one of South Korea's representative third-generation girl groups.
Zion.T officially debuted in 2011 with "Click Me." He later released popular songs including "Yanghwa Bridge," "Eat," "No Make Up," "She," and "Doop," gaining widespread affection for his unique voice and musical style. His participation in Mnet's "Show Me The Money" series further boosted his public profile.
Currently, Zion.T continues his music activities and personally manages Standard Friends, the creative company he founded in August 2022, through which he undertakes album production and related projects.
Chaeyoung's recent announcement of her departure from JYP to embark on a new chapter in her music career, coupled with the news of her breakup with Zion.T after more than two years, has drawn significant public attention to her consecutive life changes.
