Jini (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Jini (singer)?

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Jini (singer)

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South Korean singer and rapper known for her work in Nmixx and solo endeavors.

Born:

2004-04-16

Century / Era:

2004s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Choi Yun-jin (Korean: 최윤진; born April 16, 2004), 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. Jini was born on April 16, 2004, as Choi Yun-jin, in Busan, South Korea. Jini joined JYP Entertainment as a trainee in 2016.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2019, she appeared in 2PM's Nichkhun's music video for his solo debut single "Lucky Charm". 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. Jini officially debuted with the group on February 22, 2022, with the single album Ad Mare, alongside its lead single "O.O". Later that year on December 9, JYP Entertainment announced that she departed from Nmixx and the agency for personal reasons. On April 14, 2023, it was reported by news media that Jini had signed an exclusive contract with ATOC (formerly called UAP), which have also signed a management MOU collaboration with Sublime to manage her acting activities.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

This was later confirmed by Sublime. Jini made her solo debut on October 11, with the EP An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove. On January 25, 2024, Jini released the song "Starlight" as part of the soundtrack for Naver Webtoon No Office Romance!. On November 13, it was announced that Jini would be making her acting debut in the film Boy, which premiere at the 35th Fancine Film Festival on December 12, 2025. She also made her first leading role in the 2025 Kanta short form horror web series Demon's Profile Picture, portraying Ji-hyo.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2004 (2004-04-16): Birth of Jini (singer) — South Korean singer and rapper known for her work in Nmixx and solo endeavors.
2. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Jini joined JYP Entertainment as a trainee in 2016.
3. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, she appeared in 2PM's Nichkhun's music video for his solo debut single "Lucky Charm".
4. 2021: 2021 Milestone — 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.
5. 2022: 2022 Milestone — She debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group Nmixx in February 2022.
6. 2023: 2023 Milestone — On April 14, 2023, it was reported by news media that Jini had signed an exclusive contract with ATOC (formerly called UAP), which have also signed a management MOU collaboration with Sublime to manage her acting activities.
7. 2024: 2024 Milestone — On January 25, 2024, Jini released the song "Starlight" as part of the soundtrack for Naver Webtoon No Office Romance!.
8. 2025: 2025 Milestone — On November 13, it was announced that Jini would be making her acting debut in the film Boy, which premiere at the 35th Fancine Film Festival on December 12, 2025.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jini (singer)

True or False: “Jini debuted as a member of the group Nmixx immediately after leaving JYP Entertainment.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She officially debuted with Nmixx in February 2022, and later announced her departure from the agency on December 9, 2022.

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