| Krystal Jung 정수정 鄭秀晶 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Krystal Jung Jung Soo-jung |
| Also known as | Krystal |
| Born | October 24, 1994 San Francisco, California, USA |
| Genres | K-pop, dance |
| Occupations | Singer, dancer, actress, model |
| Instruments | Vocal |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
| Labels | SM Entertainment |
| Associated acts | f(x), SM Town, Jessica Jung |
| Website | fx.smtown.com |
| Korean name | |
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| Hangul | 크리스탈 정 |
| Revised Romanization | Keuriseutal Jeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | K'ŭrisŭt'al Chŏng |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 정수정 |
| Hanja | 鄭秀晶 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Su-jeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Su-chŏng |
Krystal Jung (Korean name: Jung Soo-jung;[1] Hangul: 정수정; Hanja: 鄭秀晶; born October 24, 1994), better known mononymously as Krystal, is an American-born South Korean idol singer and actress. Discovered by SM Entertainment in 2000, she began filming for commercials and music videos by 2002. She is currently a member of the Korean quintet girl group f(x), formed by SM Entertainment in 2009.
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Krystal was born in San Francisco, California, where her family from South Korea settled in the 1980s. During a family trip to South Korea in early 2000, when Krystal was five years old, she was spotted by talent agency SM Entertainment, which earned her a cameo appearance in Shinhwa's "Wedding March" music video. The agency saw potential in Krystal and offered her singing and dancing lessons, opting to professionally train her in a singing career. However, the offer was turned down by her parents, reasoning that Krystal was too young. Instead, her parents allowed her older sister Jessica Jung to join the agency, who debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation in August 2007.
In 2002, Krystal began appearing in television commercials. She first appeared in a Lotte commercial with Korean actress Han Ga-in. In 2006, her parents allowed her to join SM Entertainment, and the agency enrolled her in dance classes, including hip hop and jazz.[2]
She attended an international school, Korea Kent Foreign School, and is currently attending Hanlim Multi Art School, a high school specializing in entertainment and arts.
A teaser trailer of f(x) was released via YouTube on August 24, 2009.[3] The group's debut digital single "LA chA TA" was released on September 1, followed by a 40-second teaser of the corresponding music video revealed on YouTube. The group debuted on September 2 in a showcase specifically designed to introduce the group, in an event held at the Samseong-dong Fashion Center. On September 5, f(x) had their first broadcast performance on MBC's music show Music Core.[4]
In 2010, Krystal appeared on Let's Go Dream Team 2, where she broke a high jump record that had been set on the show 10 years ago. She now holds the women's high jump record of 1.95m.
In 2010, she was given a minor role in the TV sitcom More Charming by the Day.
In 2011, she competed on Seoul Broadcasting System's skating reality show Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry.[5] During the episode that aired on August 14, 2011, Krystal and her skating partner Lee Dong Hun won the competition, earning them the opportunity to skate at Kim Yuna's ‘Samsung Galaxy★Hauzen All That Skate Summer 2011‘ ice show. Videos of Krystal skating
Krystal can currently be seen on Korean television portraying the role of Ahn Soojung on season three of the popular daily sitcom "High Kick!"
| Year | Album | Song | Duration | Artist |
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| 2009 | KBS2 Invincible Lee Pyung Kang OST | "Hard but Easy" | 03:51 | Duet with Luna |
| 2010 | KBS God of Study OST | "Spread Its Wings" | 03:56 | Duet with Luna and Amber |
| KBS Cinderella's Sister OST | "Calling Out" | 04:22 | Duet with Luna | |
| 2010 | Melody Project part II Moderato | "Melody (Moderato)" | 04:21 | Solo |
| 2011 | SBS Sign OST | "Because of Me" | 03:15 | Solo |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2010 | More Charming by the Day | Jung Soo Jung | MBC |
| 2011 | Revenge of the Short Leg | Ahn Soo Jung | MBC |
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
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| 2010 | The M Wave | Host[6] | |
| 2011 | Kim Yu-na’s Kiss and Cry | Videos, Detail |
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role |
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| 2000 | "Wedding March" | Shinhwa | Herself |
| 2006 | "Still Believe" | Rain | Herself |
| 2009 | "Juliette" | SHINee | Herself |
| 2009 | "Chocolate Love" | f(x), Girls' Generation | Herself |
| 2010 | "Sweet Dreams" | Alex | Herself |
| 2010 | "Melody" | Krystal Jung | Herself |
| Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2010 | MBC Entertainment Awards: Rookie Comedy Award | More Charming By The Day | Won[7] |
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