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. 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 | |
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 Jini in May 2023 | |
| Born | Choi Yun-jin April 16, 2004 Busan, South Korea |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Agent | Sublime |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels |
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| Formerly of | Nmixx |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 최윤진 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Choe Yun-jin |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oe Yunchin |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 지니 |
| Revised Romanization | Jini |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chini |
Early life
Jini was born on April 16, 2004, as Choi Yun-jin, in Busan, South Korea.[2]
Career
Pre-debut
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
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
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]
Endorsement
In September 2023, Jini became the new muse for the skincare brand Mixsoon.[12]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] | |||
| An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove |
| 9 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR DL [15] | |||
| "C'mon" (featuring Aminé) | 2023 | 137 | An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove |
Songwriting credits
| Title | Year | Artist | Album | Composer | Lyricist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Bad Reputation" | 2023 | Jini | An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove |  |  | [16] |
Videography
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Length | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Bad Reputation" | Geeeembo, Lee Jaedon | 1:52 | [17] |
| "C'mon" | 3:16 |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Lucky Charm" | Nichkhun | [3] |