TWICE member Tzuyu (27, real name Zhou Ziyu) is approaching the expiration of her contract with JYP Entertainment at the end of this year. Reports indicate that Chinese authorities have proposed activities on the condition that she publicly supports "One China."
On the 31st last month, Taiwan media Mirror Media reported that Zhao Xiaowei (Zhao Shaowei), a major figure in the entertainment industry who successfully facilitated the entry of celebrities such as Jay Chou into China, recently contacted Tzuyu's family.
According to reports, Zhao discussed the possibility of Tzuyu not renewing her contract with JYP Entertainment after its expiration and instead advancing her career in China. In particular, Chinese authorities conveyed through Zhao that they would offer generous terms to Tzuyu's family, promising support from top-tier broadcasting networks and large-scale concerts if Tzuyu publicly states positions such as "One China" or "Taiwanese people are Chinese."
However, Zhao stated, "No formal cooperation contract has been signed yet. Currently, Tzuyu and JYP Entertainment are negotiating whether to renew the contract, so related discussions have been temporarily suspended." He added, "A conclusion has not yet been reached." When asked whether political elements were involved in contacting Tzuyu's family, he drew a clear line by saying, "No."
This is not the first time Zhao has contacted Tzuyu's family. Last September, when Tzuyu's contract expiration was one year away, discussions were held with her mother regarding the possibility of future activities in China.
Previously, Tzuyu appeared on domestic broadcasts in 2015 while waving a Taiwanese flag, which led to controversy in China over alleged support for "Taiwan independence." The following year, on the eve of Taiwan's presidential election, she posted an apology video wearing black clothing and stating, "China is one."
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