Tzuyu of the multinational K-pop girl group TWICE doesn't necessarily endorse Taiwan's independence from mainland China, her agency reiterated Friday after the 16-year-old waved the Taiwanese national flag in an online broadcast last month.

The Taiwanese native waved the flag of the Republic of China in an online-exclusive portion of "My Little Television," an MBC variety show.

The Republic of China is the government of Taiwan, but Beijing believes the island should be part of the People's Republic of China, which governs mainland China.

"Tzuyu understands and respects the One-China policy," JYP Entertainment said in a statement. "Tzuyu has an inseparable relationship with Taiwan, which is where she's from, but not all Taiwanese people are independence activists."

Tzuyu had never made political remarks on the issue and rumors that she supports Taiwanese independence are not true, the agency also said, adding JYP respects the One-China policy and doesn't accept anyone or any situation that harms the relationship between South Korea and China within the agency.

The One-China policy is a view that there is only one country called China despite the existence of two governments.

JYP also apologized for "mismanaging" artists and vowed to prevent similar situations.

The controversy was brought forward by Taiwanese singer Michael Huang, who is known for his anti-independence views.

JYP announced a day earlier that it will suspend Tzuyu's activities in China for the time being. (Yonhap)