Jini

Biography

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.

Early life

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

Pre-debut and Nmixx

Jini joined JYP Entertainment as a trainee in 2016. 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.

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), which have also signed a management MOU collaboration with Sublime to manage her acting activities. This was later confirmed by Sublime. Jini made her solo debut on October 11, with the EP An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove×An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove11 October 2023 · EPSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 5 tracks1Here We Go Again3:032C’mon3:153Dancing With the Devil2:484Bad Reputation1:565C’mon (Korean ver.)3:13.
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. On April 14, 2026, Jini was cast in a youth romance web series The Girl from Class, portraying as a student girl.

Endorsement

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