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Jini (singer)

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In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.

Jini
Jini in February 2024
Born
Choi Yun-jin

(2004-04-16) April 16, 2004 (age 21)
Busan, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
AgentSublime
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2022–present
Labels
Formerly ofNmixx
Korean name
Hangul
최윤진
RRChoe Yunjin
MRCh'oe Yunjin
Stage name
Hangul
지니
RRJini
MRChini

Choi Yun-jin (Korean: 최윤진; born April 16, 2004),[1] known professionally as Jini (지니, formerly romanized as Jinni), is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group Nmixx in February 2022. Following her departure from the ensemble and JYP Entertainment on December 9, 2022, she joined ATOC as a solo artist.[2]

Early life

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Jini was born on April 16, 2004, as Choi Yun-jin, in Busan, South Korea.[2]

Career

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Pre-debut

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Jini joined JYP Entertainment as a trainee in 2016.[3] In 2019, she appeared in 2PM's Nichkhun's music video for his solo debut single "Lucky Charm".[3] On August 6, 2021, Jini, along with Jiwoo and Kyujin, were revealed as the first three members of Nmixx (then known as "JYPn"), through a dance performance video.[4]

2022: Debut with Nmixx and departure from the group

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Main article: Nmixx

Jini officially debuted with the group on February 22, 2022, with the single album Ad Mare, alongside its lead single "O.O".[5] Later that year on December 9, JYP Entertainment announced that she would be departing from Nmixx and the agency for personal reasons.[2][6]

2023–present: An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove and acting debut

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Jini in May 2023

On April 14, 2023, it was reported by news media that Jini had signed an exclusive contract with ATOC (formerly called UAP),[7][8] which have also signed a management MOU collaboration with Sublime to manage her acting activities. This was later confirmed by Sublime.[9] Jini made her solo debut on October 11, with the EP An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove.[10][11]

On November 13, 2024, it was announced that Jini would be making her acting debut in the film Boy, which is scheduled to be released in the first half of 2025.[12] She also made her first leading role in the 2025 Kanta short form horror web series Demon's Profile Picture, portraying Ji-hyo.[13]

Endorsement

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In September 2023, Jini became the new muse for the skincare brand Mixsoon.[14]

Discography

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For Jini's discography with Nmixx, see Nmixx discography.

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
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An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove 9

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
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"C'mon"
(featuring Aminé) 		2023 137 An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove

Songwriting credits

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List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Title Year Artist Album Composer Lyricist Ref.
"Bad Reputation" 2023 Jini An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove No Yes [18]

Videography

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For Jini's videography with Nmixx, see Nmixx videography.

Music videos

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Year Title Director(s) Length Ref.
2023 "Bad Reputation" Geeeembo,
Lee Jaedon 		1:52 [19]
"C'mon" 3:16

Filmography

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For Jini's filmography with Nmixx, see Nmixx § Filmography.

Film

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Year Title Role Ref.
2025 Boy Jane [12][20]

Web series

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Year Title Role Ref.
2025 Demon's Profile Picture Ji-hyo [13]

Music video appearances

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Year Title Artist Ref.
2018 "Lucky Charm" Nichkhun [3]

References

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  1. ^ "NMIXX : Profile". NMIXX Official Website. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Ahn, Yun-ji (December 9, 2022). 엔믹스 지니, 탈퇴→JYP와 전속계약 해지 "6인 체제 활동"[전문] [Nmixx Jinni leaves → terminates exclusive contract with JYP "Activities as a 6-member system" [Full text]]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022 – via Naver.
  3. ^ a b c Jeong, Lucy (January 7, 2022). "The new Twice? What you need to know about JYPN, JYP's new K-pop girl group". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on January 7, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  4. ^ Park, Seo-yeon (August 20, 2021). JYP 新걸그룹 멤버 지니, 솔로 커버 영상 오픈..퍼포먼스→비주얼 다 갖췄다 [JYP's new girl group member Jinni opens a solo cover video..Performance→Visual] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (February 3, 2022). 'JYP 2022 걸그룹' NMIXX 22일 'AD MARE' 데뷔 확정[공식] ['JYP 2022 Girl Group' NMIXX Confirmed Debut of 'AD MARE' on 22nd [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Gwee, Karen (December 9, 2022). "Jinni leaves K-pop girl group NMIXX and agency JYP Entertainment". NME. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  7. ^ Puah, Zi-Wei (April 14, 2023). "Ex-NMIXX member Jinni signs with new agency". NME. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  8. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (September 8, 2023). 엔믹스 출신 지니 소속사, UAP→ATOC 사명 변경 [Nmixx's Jini's agency changed its name from UAP to ATOC.] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Jang, Woo-young (April 14, 2023). 7년 기다린 엔믹스보다 중요했던 개인 사정...지니가 풀 숙제 [Oh!쎈 초점] [Personal circumstances were more important than waiting 7 years for Nmixx... Jini completes homework [Oh! strong focus]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Puah, Zi-wei (September 14, 2023). "Ex-NMIXX's Jini teases solo EP, 'An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove'". NME. Archived from the original on September 14, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  11. ^ Jang, Jeong-yoon (September 15, 2023). 엔믹스 탈퇴 지니, 10월 솔로 데뷔[공식] [Jini leaves Nmixx, solo debut in October [Official]]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  12. ^ a b Lee, Myeong-ju (November 13, 2024). 어디로 튈지 모르는 청춘들...조병규X서인국, '보이' 출연 [Youths Who Don't Know Where to Go... Jo Byung-kyu X Seo In-guk, Appear in 'Boy']. Dispatch (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ a b Park, Jun-sik (September 29, 2025). "크레용콘텐츠, 하이틴 오컬트 호러 숏드라마 '악령의 프사' 일본 선공개" [Crayon Contents Pre-releases High Teen Occult Horror Short Drama "Evil Spirit's Profile Picture" in Japan]. Korea Economic TV (in Korean).
  14. ^ Yang, Ji-seung (September 14, 2023). 원료주의 브랜드 '믹순(mixsoon)', '지니' 공식 모델 발탁 [Raw material-based brand 'Mixsoon', 'Jini' selected as official model]. Kstarnews (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  15. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  16. ^ "Circle Album Chart – October, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  17. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
  18. ^ Kim, Hyun-sik (October 11, 2023). [Today 신곡]엔믹스 출신 지니, 솔로 가수로 돌아왔다 [[Today's New Song] Former NMIXX member Jinni returns as a solo artist]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  19. ^ @hyphyphy (December 24, 2023). "JINI - C'mon (feat. Aminé) | MV JINI - Bad Reputation | Performance Video". Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  20. ^ 김, 양수 (December 2, 2025). 조병규x유인수→서인국 '보이', 1월 개봉...'스페인 판씨네 영화제' 공식초청. JoyNews24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 11, 2025.
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