An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove is the debut extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Jini.

[3] On March 18, 2023, 3 months after her departure from the group, Jini opened up a personal Instagram account, hinting at a possible return to the entertainment industry.

[4] On April 14, it was reported that Jini had signed an exclusive contract with the record label United Artist Production (UAP),[5] which has since changed its name to ATOC.

[6] Further hints of her return were teased in a TikTok video posted on September 3, which featured clips of her seemingly recording a song and rehearsing a dance choreography.

[7] On September 14, 2023, Jini announced her debut as a solo artist with An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove.