Pinky Zhou (Zhou Jie-qiong) began her training as a trainee at Pledis Entertainment in South Korea at the age of 13. In January 2016, she participated in the reality show "PRODUCE 101," where she placed 6th and became a member of I.O.I. In May of that year, the group released their debut mini-album "Chrysalis," and on May 22, they won the New Artist Award in the singer category at the 12th Asia Model Festival.
In January 2017, I.O.I officially disbanded. Subsequently, in March, Zhou Jieqiong debuted with PRISTIN by releasing the album "HI!PRISTIN," and in November, they won the New Artist Award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.
In 2018, she served as a dance instructor on the reality show "Idol Producer" and released her first solo Chinese single "WHY" on September 6. On May 24, 2019, PRISTIN announced their disbandment. On February 14, 2020, Zhou Jieqiong starred in the historical mystery drama "Miss Truth," followed by the release of the historical martial arts drama "Legend Of Fei" on December 15. On June 11, 2021, she appeared in the youth comedy film "Sunny Sisters." On March 16, 2022, she starred in the emotional drama "Be my princess." In 2024, her television drama "Their Wonderful Time" aired.