Itzy’s Chaeryeong is formally starting the next chapter in her career as a soloist. According to a statement from JYP Entertainment, Chaeryeong, who is a singer and a dancer, is gearing up to launch her career as a soloist through an album that she intends to release in November 2026. The news was made official after the media outlet JTBC Entertainment News published a report on August 27 about Chaeryeong’s preparation for her solo music to be released in November. In their statement, JYP Entertainment said that Chaeryeong is working on her debut album with an aim to release it in November.
Chaeryeong’s Solo Debut Confirmed For November
Chaeryeong has finally been confirmed to make her debut as a soloist after years of being one of ITZY’s members. Although JYP Entertainment has made it clear that November will be the target for the release, no particular date for the same has been shared yet. This is expected to be the first official solo debut of Chaeryeong, hence fans should expect more details about the same as the date comes closer. In addition, the upcoming release implies that the music video shoot for the album is also just around the corner.
She Is The Third ITZY Member To Go Solo
It will mark the third solo artist from ITZY after Yeji and Yuna. Yeji became the first ITZY member to have a solo debut with her first solo album titled AIR, which was released in March 2025. Following her footsteps, Yuna also had a solo debut in March 2026. Thus, the November release by Chaeryeong will continue the tradition set by her group members. The solo debut of Chaeryeong marks the passage of seven years and nine months since the group's debut. ITZY made their debut in February 2019.
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Chaeryeong Has Already Shown Her Solo Potential
For a while now, it has become evident that Chaeryeong is among the best performers in the ITZY band. She has been known to be among the best dancers in ITZY and even has had many fans seeing different aspects of her character through her individual performances.
Before this November, the music and performances by ITZY have gained more attention from the TUNNEL VISION world tour. In the official discography released by JYP Entertainment of the Motto album, Chaeryeong’s individual song, “Undefined,” which she performed on the TUNNEL VISION tour, can be found. Although “Undefined” was part of an ITZY album, the next step to establish herself as a soloist will be her November release.
ITZY Continues Its World Tour
Preparations for Chaeryeong’s solo project are occurring at the same time that ITZY is also very active as a group, as they are currently undertaking their third world tour named “TUNNEL VISION.” In light of this, fans will have not only ITZY’s projects to look forward to but also the upcoming solo project from Chaeryeong. Nevertheless, JYP Entertainment has not released any more information regarding the album, including the date of release in November.
Final Take
The solo debut by Chaeryeong is an important step not only for the singer but also for ITZY. After the confirmation of a November 2026 release target by JYP Entertainment, Chaeryeong will join Yeji and Yuna in solo music. Although details such as the concept, title and exact release date are kept confidential, the experience gained by Chaeryeong as one of the members of ITZY has already created expectations.
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