Krystal Jung Wiki, Age, Biography, Height, Boyfriend, Family, Images, And More
Chrystal Soo Jung (born October 24, 1994), also known as Krystal, Krystal Jung, or Jung Soo-jung (Korean: ), is a South Korean-American singer and actress. She made her debut in 2009 as a member of the South Korean girl group f(x), and she has also been a member of SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad. She has also appeared in several South Korean drama series, including The Heirs (2013), My Lovely Girl (2014), Prison Playbook (2017), The Bride of Habaek (2017), Player (2018), Search (2020), Police University (2021), and Crazy Love (2022).
Jung was born Chrystal Soo Jung in San Francisco, California, in the 1980s, after her family relocated from South Korea.
Jung and her sister Jessica Jung were spotted by SM Entertainment during a family trip to South Korea in early 2000, earning her a cameo appearance in Shinhwa's "Wedding March" music video. SM provided Jung and her sister with singing and dancing lessons in order to professionally prepare them for a career in music. Her parents, however, turned down the offer because she was too young, and they only allowed her sister to join the company at first. Her sister went on to become a member of the girl group Girls' Generation. They have since appeared in numerous events together.
Jung began appearing in television commercials in 2002. She debuted in a Lotte commercial alongside South Korean actress Han Ga-in. Her parents finally agreed to let her join SM in 2006, and the agency then enrolled her in dance classes. She trained for three years before making her f(x) debut in 2009.
Jung attended Korea Kent Foreign School after moving to South Korea, and she graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School on February 7, 2013, where she was honoured with an achievement award. She is currently a theatre major at Sungkyunkwan University.
Career s2009–2013: Beginnings in one's career
Also see f(x) (group)
Jung made her debut as a member of the South Korean girl group f(x) in September 2009.
Jung appeared in a Melody Project series of music videos in March 2010, playing a young student who is in love with her music teacher. For this project, she released "Melody," a solo single. Jung later co-hosted the music show The M-Wave with Thunder from MBLAQ. The singer made her acting debut in the long-running sitcom More Charming by the Day in July. For the role, she received the "Newcomer Comedy Award" at the 2010 MBC Entertainment Awards.
Jung won first place in SBS's figure skating competition Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry in 2011. She also appeared in the sitcom High Kick 3, where she played a superficial and shallow girl with few feelings.
Jung appeared as a spoiled but kind-hearted wealthy high school student in the SBS teen drama The Heirs in 2013. Her character in the show received positive feedback from viewers, and she and CNBLUE's Kang Min-hyuk were named Best Onscreen Couple at the 2013 DramaFever Awards.
Jung and groupmate Sulli were named the new faces of the makeup brand Etude House in 2013.
SM The Ballad, acting career, and label changes from 2014 to the present
Also see: SM the Ballad
Jung joined the ballad group SM the Ballad in 2014, which was founded by SM Entertainment in 2010. She performed the Japanese version of the title track "Breath" with TVXQ's Changmin on the group's second album Breath. She also performed a duet titled "When I Was... When U Were..." with Exo's Chen. On February 12, Jung performed her duet with Chen live at the S.M. The Ballad Joint Recital. Jung and her sister Jessica were featured in the reality show Jessica & Krystal in June. The show focused on the two sisters' close and personal relationships, as well as their public image and sisterly bond.
Later that year, Jung landed her first leading role in the SBS drama My Lovely Girl, co-starring Rain. She played a girl who moves from the country to Seoul to pursue a music career and meets a fateful love along the way. Director Park Hyung-ki said of Jung's work attitude, "Despite taking on a difficult character, she shows her determination to pull it off through her gaze to the point where you can see sincerity in Krystal when she's in front of the camera." She recorded a solo single called "All of a Sudden" for the drama's soundtrack. Jung received the "Most Popular Actress" award in the television category at the Baeksang Arts Awards for her role in the drama.
In 2015, Jung co-starred in a 10-minute film called Listen To My Song with actor Seo Jun-young to commemorate W Korea's tenth anniversary. Jung was also cast in leading roles in two upcoming Chinese films: Unexpected Love, co-starring EXO's Lay, and Graduation Season, co-starring Deng Lun.
Jung was set to release the collaboration single "I Don't Wanna Love You" with Glen Check's member June One Kim on February 12, 2017. The song was first revealed on February 14 at the re-opening of a clothing store in Seoul, and it was then made available online at midnight KST on February 15. Jung appeared in the tvN drama Bride of the Water God, based on the Korean manga Bride of the Water God, in July. She starred in the black comedy drama Prison Playbook, produced by Reply PD Shin Won-ho, the same year, and received positive reviews for her performance. Jung was named GQ Korea's 'Woman of the Year'.
Jung was cast as the female lead in OCN's crime action drama Player in 2018. Jung stated at the drama's press conference that she learned to ride a motorcycle in order to perform her own stunts.
Jung and her sister Jessica shot their second reality show in the United States in 2019. She was cast in the independent romance film More Than Family and the romantic comedy film Sweet & Sour the same year.
Jung was cast as an elite army officer in OCN's military cinematic drama Search in 2020. The drama will air on October 17, 2020.
Following reports that Jung was leaving SM Entertainment, SM stated that their contract with her would expire at the end of August 2020, and that they were in talks with her about a possible renewal. Krystal announced her departure from SM in October 2020 and signed with H& Entertainment as her new agency.
Jung appeared as Oh Kang-hee, a freshman at National Police University, in KBS2's drama Police University in 2021, alongside Cha Tae-hyun and Jinyoung.
Jung co-starred in KBS2's romantic comedy-drama Crazy Love in 2022, alongside Kim Jae-wook.
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
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KOR
Gaon
[52] |
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| As lead artist |
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| "Melody" | 2010 | — | — | Melody Project Part II – Moderato |
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| Collaborations |
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"The Way An Idol Breaks Up"
(with Kim Hee-chul)[53] | 2010 | — | — | Super Show 3 (album) |
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"When I Was... When U Were..."
(with Chen) | 2014 | 31 | | SM the Ballad Vol. 2 – Breath |
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"Breath" (Japanese Ver.)
(with Changmin) | — | — |
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"I Don't Wanna Love You"
(with June One Kim of Glen Check) | 2017 | — | Non-album single |
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| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart
positions | Sales | Album |
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KOR
Gaon
[55] |
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"Hard but Easy"
(with Luna) | 2009 | — | — | Invincible Lee Pyung Kang OST |
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"Spread Its Wings"
(with Luna X Amber) | 2010 | — | God of Study OST |
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"Calling Out"
(with Luna) | — | Cinderella's Sister OST |
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| "Because of Me" | 2011 | — | Sign OST |
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"Grumbling"
(with Leeteuk) | — | Sunday Night – Enjoy Today OST |
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"Butterfly"
(with Jessica) | 2012 | 22 | | To the Beautiful You OST |
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"Say Yes"
(with Jessica and Kris) | 2014 | — | — | Make Your Move OST |
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| "All of a Sudden" | 25 | | My Lovely Girl OST |
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| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | I AM. – SM Town Live World Tour in Madison Square Garden | Herself | Documentary of SM Town |
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| 2015 | Listen to My Song | Short film in celebration of W Korea's 10th anniversary |
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| SMTOWN the Stage | Documentary of SM Town |
| 2020 | More Than Family | To-il |
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| 2021 | Sweet & Sour | Bo-young | Netflix film |
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| TBA | Unexpected Love | Fei Yan | Chinese film |
| Cobweb | Han Yu-rim |
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Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | More Charming By The Day | Jung Soo-jung | Supporting role |
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| 2011 | Welcome to the Show | Herself | Cameo |
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| High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged | Ahn Soo-jung | Supporting role |
| 2013 | The Heirs | Lee Bo-na |
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| 2014 | Potato Star 2013QR3 | Jung Soo-jung | Cameo (Episode 81) |
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| My Lovely Girl | Yoon Se-na |
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| 2016 | The Legend of the Blue Sea | Min-ji | Cameo (Episode 1) |
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| 2017 | The Bride of Habaek | Moo-ra / Hye-ra |
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| Prison Playbook | Kim Ji-ho |
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| 2018 | Player | Cha Ah-ryung |
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| 2020 | Search | Son Ye-rim |
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| 2021 | Police University | Oh Kang-hee |
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| 2022 | Crazy Love | Lee Shin-ah |
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Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| TBA | Graduation Season | Ye Ran | Chinese drama |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry | Contestant | Winner of K & C |
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| 2014 | Jessica & Krystal | Cast member |
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Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee / work | Result |
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| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2015 | Most Popular Actress (TV) | My Lovely Girl | Won |
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| 2021 | Best New Actress – Film | More Than Family | Nominated |
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2021 | Best New Actress | Nominated |
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| Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2021 | Best New Actress | Nominated |
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| DramaFever Awards | 2014 | Best Couple | Krystal Jung (with Kang Min-hyuk)
The Heirs | Won |
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| Fashionista Awards | 2015 | Best Fashionista | Krystal Jung | Won |
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| 2016 | Won |
| 2017 | Best Fashionista – TV & Film Division | The Bride of Habaek | Won |
| Golden Cinematography Awards | 2021 | Popularity Award by Cinematographer | More Than Family | Won |
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| InStyle Star Icon | 2016 | Most Stylish Female Idol | Krystal Jung | Won |
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| Jumei Award Ceremony | Fashion Icon Goddess Award | Won |
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| KBS Drama Awards | 2021 | Best New Actress | Police University | Won |
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| 2022 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Crazy Love | Nominated |
| Popularity Award, Actress | Won |
| Korea Fashion Photographers Association | 2016 | Celebrity of the Year – Photogenic | Krystal Jung | Won |
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| MBC Entertainment Awards | 2010 | Best Newcomer in a Sitcom or Comedy | More Charming By The Day | Won |
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| Madame Figaro Fashion Gala Awards | 2019 | Asia Style Award | Krystal Jung | Won |
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| SBS Drama Awards | 2014 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | My Lovely Girl | Nominated |
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| Seoul International Youth Film Festival | 2014 | Best Young Actress | The Heirs | Nominated |
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| Style Icon Awards | Top 10 Style Icons | Krystal Jung (with Jessica Jung)
Jessica & Krystal | Nominated |
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Krystal Jung Biography
| Name | Krystal Jung |
| Nickname | Chrystal Soo Jung |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of Birth | 24-Oct-1994 |
| Age in 2023 | 29 |
| Birth Place | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Country | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.65 (m) |
| Weight | Unknown (KGs) |
| Profession | Singer and Actress |
| Famous as | Singer, And Actress |
| Height | In Centimeters: 165 cm.
In Meters: 1.65 m.
In Feet Inches: 5'5" |
| Weight | In KG: Not known
In Pound: Not known |
| Eye Color | - |
| Hair Color | - |
Some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Krystal Jung.
- What is the Net Worth of Krystal Jung?
The Net Worth of Krystal Jung is $14 million.
- What is the Height of Krystal Jung?
The height of Krystal Jung is 1.65.
- Where is the birthplace of Krystal Jung?
The birthplace of Krystal Jung is San Francisco, California, United States
- What is the Date of Birth of Krystal Jung?
The birthday of Krystal Jung is on 24-Oct-1994.
- Is Krystal Jung Married?
The marital status of Krystal Jung is: Yet to update.
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