Rumors have it that NMIXX’s former member Jinni has signed with The Black Label after leaving JYP Entertainment in December 2022. So, what makes fans think the 18-year-old is now with a new label?
JYP Entertainment officially announced Jinni’s departure from the company, leaving her group NMIXX, in December last year due to some personal reasons. After three months, does she have a new handler?
Jinni Allegedly Signs with The Black Label
Fans strongly believe the K-pop idol now has a new label after noticing Peter Chun, The Black Label’s international promotional director, has followed her on Instagram, per AllKpop.
Jinni finally returned to social media by launching her Instagram on Saturday, March 18.
As eagle-eyed fans quickly saw Chun as one of her followers, they can’t help but think that the singer is now with The Black Label.
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If the rumors are true, netizens believe Jinni is a good fit for the company. She may join its upcoming new girl group due to her age and professional idol experience.
It’s also possible that she will be introduced as a solo artist, just like Jeon So Mi, who has also left JYP Entertainment.
But many believe her image perfectly goes well with The Black Label either as a part of a girl group or a solo artist.
The Black Label is an independent company whose 30 percent of shares are owned by YG Entertainment.
Jinni Returns to Instagram
Jinni now has a new Instagram account. The hitmaker has finally marked her long-awaited return to social media after leaving NMIXX and JYP Entertainment.
For her first post, the artist shared a series of her stunning photos with the caption, “Hi.”
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As of this writing, the post has over 1.7 million likes, while she has also gained about a million followers.
Jinni Leaves JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment officially announced Jinni’s departure from the company and NMIXX in a post on the group’s official fan page on December 9.
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The statement read,
"Hello, this is JYP Entertainment.
Jinni, who has promoted as a member of NMIXX up until today, will be leaving the team and terminating her contract with JYP Entertainment due to personal reasons.
We apologize for causing many fans concerns with the sudden news.
As a result, we would like to notify you that all NMIXX schedules from today will proceed with 6-members.
We ask that you support Jinni on her new path, and that you also send your warm encouragements to the six members of NMIXX who will continue to walk toward their dreams, growing each day.
Once again, we apologize to fans who have supported NMIXX.
Thank you."
NMIXX will continue its promotion as a six-member group with Lily, Haewoon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin.
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