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Jini (singer)

In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.

Choi Yun-jin (Korean: 최윤진; born April 16, 2004),[1] known professionally as Jini (stylized in all caps; Korean: 지니) and 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]

Jini
Jini in May 2023
Born
Choi Yun-jin

(2004-04-16) April 16, 2004 (age 20)
Busan, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
AgentSublime
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2021–present
Labels
Formerly ofNmixx
Korean name
Hangul
최윤진
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoe Yun-jin
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Yunchin
Stage name
Hangul
지니
Revised RomanizationJini
McCune–ReischauerChini

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 song "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 their debut single album Ad Mare alongside the lead single "O.O".[5] On December 9, JYP Entertainment announced that she would be departing from Nmixx for personal reasons and her contract with the agency has been terminated.[2][6]

2023–present: Solo activities, joining ATOC and solo debut

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On April 14, 2023, it was reported by news media that Jini had signed an exclusive contract with ATOC (formerly called UAP),[7][8] and that they had signed a management MOU collaboration with Sublime to manage her acting activities, which was later confirmed by Sublime.[9] On September 14, ATOC announced she would be making her solo debut with An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove on October 11.[10][11] On November 13, 2024, it was announced that Kim would be making her acting debut in the youth romance and crime film Boy (lit.) which is scheduled to be released in the first half of 2025.[12]

Endorsement

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In September 2023, Jini became the new muse for the skincare brand Mixsoon.[13]

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
[14]
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
[16]
"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     [17]

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 [18]
"C'mon" 3:16

Filmography

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

Television series

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Year Title Role Ref.
2025 Boy (lit.) Jane [12]

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). Sport 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) – via Naver.
  13. ^ Ji-seung, Yang (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.
  14. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
  15. ^ "Circle Album Chart – October, 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  16. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ @hyphyphy (December 24, 2023). "JINI - C'mon (feat. Aminé) | MV JINI - Bad Reputation | Performance Video". Retrieved December 24, 2023.
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