Singer G.NA (Choi Ji-na) is making a heartfelt return to music, sharing intimate songwriting sessions and emotional messages with fans. The 38-year-old artist has been posting videos of herself singing and working in the studio since returning to South Korea earlier this year. G.NA says she is rediscovering her love for music and creating deeply personal songs.
Key Facts
- G.NA returned to South Korea in March 2026 for the first time in 10 years, posting a photo with the caption "Surprise?" and a Korean signboard in the background.
- She debuted in 2010 with "Get Out, I'll Live Well" and later released hits such as "Black & White" and "Top Girl."
- In 2016, she was charged with overseas prostitution, denied the charges, and was fined 2 million won (~$1,538 USD). She subsequently retired from the industry and moved to Canada.
- G.NA resumed social media activity in 2025. In September 2025, she stated she "disappeared to survive" due to a life-changing experience in the industry.
- On May 18, 2026, she released a video of herself singing in a car, calling singing "one of the happiest parts of me." She added, "I lived for a long time forgetting what that feeling was like."
- On May 28, she posted a video wearing a hat and singing lyrics she wrote herself, describing her current work as "small unfinished pieces" that "already feel very personal."
- Recent photos show her working on music production with a laptop and notebook at 2 a.m., captioning the post "madness."
Key Terms
- G.NA (Choi Ji-na): A Korean-Canadian singer who debuted in 2010 and took a 10-year hiatus following a legal scandal in 2016.
- "Goodbye World": A worrying Instagram post from 2024 that G.NA shared before her eventual return, which caused concern among her fanbase.
Key Quote
"I still have so much I want to say. Someday I might finally be able to fully share my story. Until then, I will keep singing honestly."
— G.NA (Gina)
Next
- G.NA continues to write and produce music, releasing candid updates and short clips of her new songs.
- She has expressed a desire to eventually share her full story from the past decade.