TWICE's Jihyo Almost Asked To Abolish The Leadership Role During Contract Renewals

Earlier today, the newest episode of TWICE‘s “2TWICE’s DATE” series came out, with the pairing of the “date” made up of leader Jihyo and Chaeyoung.

Like with other episodes of this series, the two members took the opportunity to chat with each other about both silly and more serious topics, and one of the conversations they had was regarding Jihyo’s position as the leader of TWICE and how she almost asked to quit.

While it’s not as common for K-Pop groups to have definitive positions for their members like the leadership role anymore — or if anything, the role of leader can seem like just a title more than anything else — Jihyo is one of those leaders in K-Pop that seems to have been mandatory for TWICE to be as successful as they have been. Fans have expressed a lot of awe and admiration for Jihyo’s leadership abilities, and to learn that she was struggling enough with the role to consider quitting is a shock to many.

During the conversation, she brings up the burden and stress that comes with the role as being one of the reasons she considered asking for the leadership position to be removed.

Another reason she worried about her role as the leader had to do with trying to balance the needs and wants of the members with her own. When it comes to meetings with the rest of TWICE, she mentioned how she tries to make sure everyone is heard and that she keeps an open mind to their opinions, while also making sure her own ideas don’t dominate the discussion.

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Hearing her speak, it’s clear to see that this was a long and difficult process for her to consider, and in the end, it seems that Jihyo realized that there are still many benefits to her being TWICE’s leader that outweigh the downsides.

Jihyo opening up about her considering not being Leader anymore during the contract renewals. pic.twitter.com/1vdtzkcgr1

— jay 🍓 (@penguinstrawb) April 19, 2024

Fans are responding to the clip with comments that show just how much more respect and admiration they have for Jihyo after she opened up about this inner conflict.

now I understand why every members would always say that if Jihyo is not the leader they wouldn’t last long as a group. The love and appreciation i have for this girl just grew immensely https://t.co/1HM8Hjst0F

— ❣️andy / KILLIN ME GOOD 🐈‍⬛ (@jihyoismywifeu2) April 19, 2024

i know the pressure of being a leader is obviously hard for jihyo especially when all 8 members rely on her the most but i love how chaeyoung reassured her that she is the best at it 🥹 this is why i love them sm they truly care for each other ❤️ https://t.co/rOHjg2xoxa

— tee ˖ ࣪⊹ (@hyuneminsung) April 19, 2024

ofc its hard being a leader 🥲 even though she said that she might just fussing over nothing, she still bear some burden and responsibility for the group.

you did well baby, i know you might brush it off, but you truly did so well and will do the same <3 https://t.co/5FFlxawbPE

— ELL (@sunsetseesaw) April 19, 2024

I love her!! I relate to her on such a fundamental level but I also admire her so much. I want to be as thoughtful and considerate of others while also remembering to respect myself and my boundaries while also acknowledging that there’s so much I don’t know and being ok w that https://t.co/nFGmsEepMV

— Beanie🌱☀️🌙 (@JihyosBeanie) April 19, 2024