Jini (singer)

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In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.

Jini
Jini in May 2023
Born
Choi Yun-jin

(2004-04-16) April 16, 2004 (age 20)
Busan, South Korea
OccupationSinger
AgentSublime
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
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

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]

Early life[edit]

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

Career[edit]

Pre-debut[edit]

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[edit]

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 due to personal reasons and her contract with the agency has been terminated.[2][6]

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

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[edit]

In September 2023, Jini became the new muse for the skincare brand Mixsoon.[12]

Discography[edit]

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

Extended plays[edit]

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove 9

Singles[edit]

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[15]
"C'mon"
(featuring Aminé) 		2023 137 An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove

Songwriting credits[edit]

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 [16]

Videography[edit]

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

Music videos[edit]

Year Title Director Length Ref.
2023 "Bad Reputation" Geeeembo, Lee Jaedon 1:52 [17]
"C'mon" 3:16

Music video appearances[edit]

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

References[edit]

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