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 (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]

Jini
Jini in February 2024
Born	Choi Yun-jin (2004-04-16) April 16, 2004 (age 21) Busan, South Korea
Occupations	Singer actress
Agent	Sublime
Musical career
Genres	K-pop
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2022–present
Labels	SQU4D ATOC
Formerly of	Nmixx
Korean name
Hangul	최윤진
RR	Choe Yunjin
MR	Ch'oe Yunjin
Stage name
Hangul	지니
RR	Jini
MR	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 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

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

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]

Endorsement

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

Discography

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

Extended plays

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	Released: October 11, 2023 Label: ATOC Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	9	KOR: 61,904[15]

Singles

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

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

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

Music videos

Year	Title	Director(s)	Length	Ref.
2023	"Bad Reputation"	Geeeembo, Lee Jaedon	1:52	[18]
	"C'mon"		3:16

Filmography

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

Television series

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

Music video appearances

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