Jini (singer)
South Korean singer and rapper (born 2004)
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Choi Yun-jin (Korean: 최윤진; born April 16, 2004),[1] known professionally as Jini (지니, formerly romanized as Jinni), is a South Korean singer, rapper 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
Career
Pre-debut and Nmixx
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]
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 departed from Nmixx and the agency for personal reasons.[2][6]
2023–present: An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove and acting 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] 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 January 25, 2024, Jini released the song "Starlight" as part of the soundtrack for Naver Webtoon No Office Romance!.[12] On November 13, it was announced that Jini would be making her acting debut in the film Boy,[13] which premiere at the 35th Fancine Film Festival on December 12, 2025.[14] She also made her first leading role in the 2025 Kanta short form horror web series Demon's Profile Picture, portraying Ji-hyo.[15] On April 14, 2026, Jini was cast in a youth romance web series The Girl from Class, portraying as a student girl.[16]
Endorsement
In September 2023, Jini became the new muse for the skincare brand Mixsoon.[17]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [18] | |||
| An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove |
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9 |
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Singles
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Starlight" (나의 별) | 2024 | No Office Romance! OST |
Songwriting credits
Videography
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Length | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Bad Reputation" | Geeeembo, Lee Jaedon |
1:52 | [22] |
| "C'mon" | 3:16 |
