"I'm so happy": Former NMIXX member, Jinni, embarks journey as a solo artist under UAP

It was officially revealed by several media outlets on Friday, April 14, that former NMIXX member, Jinni, has signed an exclusive contract with the UAP agency to resume her idol career as a solo artist. The agency has joined hands with Sublime Artist Agency for the particular handling of her individual activities hereafter.

Following this shift in the trajectory of her career, the idol has also changed her stage name from Jinni to Jini, to truly represent a new chapter in her life.

While many had suspected that the idol would continue as a soloist under another agency following her departure from JYP Entertainment, the same coming to fruition has excited many.

The speculations from media outlets were soon confirmed by Sublime Artist Agency as they released a statement announcing the welcoming of their newest artist along with the reveal of her first-look profile photos.

Fans celebrate Jinni's embarkation as a solo artist under the collaboration of UAP and Sublime Artist Agency

To clear up any residue of confusion regarding the new announcement, Sublime Artist Agency released an official statement confirming the same:

Ever since media outlets put forth the news that Jinni will be resuming her idol activities as a soloist under UAP, fans have been over the moon, happy to see the idol active again.

Since many thought that the singer's departure from NMIXX and JYP Entertainment was the end of her career, the same being proven wrong has rejoiced many fans, who took to their social media handles to express their joy at the latest developments. Check out some of these tweets below:

Following the statement, UAP has also officially welcomed their first artist with the release of her profile picture. From the posts, it's quite evident that the idol will be adopting Jini as her official stage name, leaving behind the stage name she had during her activities with NMIXX.

Ever since the news hit the internet, fans have been extremely happy to witness a new chapter with the idol after over five months of inactivity. However, though a majority of fans are happy to see her embark on a new journey as a soloist, some throw criticism at her for supposedly leaving behind her group, NMIXX. Additionally, the situation has also rekindled fans' curiosity about the real reason behind the idol's departure from NMIXX and JYP Entertainment.

Regardless, fans are currently fixated on celebrating the exciting news and wishing the artist good luck in her new dimension as Jini.

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Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

Aishwarya believes in conducting extensive research and verifying facts with the help of reputable sources to produce accurate articles. She also spends a significant amount of time on Twitter to understand how netizens are reacting to the latest trends in the industry before crafting her content.

She admires SUGA from BTS for his dedication to his work and aspires to immerse herself into the things she loves, just like him. If she could go back in time, she would jump at the opportunity to be part of ""Reply 1988,"" a K-drama set in a time when neighborhood relationships were cherished and interpersonal connections were of utmost importance. Although she loves how technology has advanced, she would also love to experience living in an era before it was invented.

When Aishwarya's not writing and reading about the latest developments in the industry, she spends her time crocheting, sketching, cycling, reading Mangas, and cooking.

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