Krystal/ Chrystal Soo Jung (f(x))

She made her acting debut in 2010 in the drama More Charming By Day.

Name: Krystal Jung (크리스탈 정)

Birth Name: Chrystal Soo Jung (크리스탈 수 정) / Jung Soo Jung (정수정)

Birthday: October 24, 1994

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Height: 165 cm (5’5″)

Weight: 48 kg (105 lbs)

Blood Type: A

Instagram: @vousmevoyez

Early life

Krystal was born on October 24, 1994 in San Francisco, California, United States. Her older sister is former Girls' Generation member Jessica.

While on a family trip to South Korea in 2000, Krystal and her sister were scouted by SM Entertainment. The agency offered both girls singing and dancing lessons in order to professionally train them for a singing career. However, her parents only allowed Jessica to join the agency at first, as Krystal was too young.

Pre-debut

In 2006, Krystal's parents finally allowed her to join SM Entertainment. She trained for 3 years before making her idol debut in 2009.

2009: Debut with f(x)

She debuted as a member of f(x) on September 5, 2009 with the group's first digital single "La Cha Ta".

On August 18, 2020, it was reported that Krystal had left SM Entertainment, with her being in contact with acting agencies but she has yet to sign a contract. It was later revealed by a SM Entertainment representative that her contract with the agency expires at the end of August and they are currently in discussions of a renewal.

2020: New agency

On October 12, it was confirmed by H& Entertainment that Krystal had signed on with the agency after deciding not to renew her contract with SM Entertainment.

Education

She attended Korea Kent Foreign School. She graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School in February 2013, where she honored an achievement award. She attended Sungkyunkwan University, where she majored in Theater.

Relationship

On April 1, 2016, local news source Dispatch reported that she and Kai of EXO were dating and it was confirmed by SM Entertainment on the same day.

On June 1, 2017, SM reported that the couple have broken up due to busy schedules.

Films:

More Than Family (2020)

Sweet & Sour (2021)

Unexpected Love (TBA)

Cobweb (2023)

Dramas:

More Charming By The Day (MBC, 2010)

Welcome to the Show (SBS, 2011)

High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged (MBC, 2011-2012)

The Heirs (SBS, 2013)

Potato Star 2013QR3 (tvN, 2014) (Cameo)

My Lovely Girl (SBS, 2014)

Legend of the Blue Sea (SBS, 2016) (Cameo)

The Bride of Habaek (tvN, 2017)

Prison Playbook (tvN, 2017)

Player (OCN, 2018)

The Search (OCN, 2020)

Police University (KBS, 2021)

Crazy Love (KBS2, 2022)

Variety shows:

Jessica & Krystal (OnStyle, 2014)

Documentary films:

I Am - SM Town Live World Tour in Madison Square Garden (2012)

Listen to My Song (2015) - short film for W Korea

SMTOWN the Stage (2015)

Krystal Jung Facts:

– She was born in San Francisco, California, United States.

– Jessica Jung (former member of Girls’ Generation) is her older sister.

– Her father is a boxer and her mother is a gymnast.

– Education: Korea Kent Foreign School and Hanlim Performing Arts High School (graduated)

– She is currently attending Sungkyunkwan University in which she is majoring in theatre.

– She was recruited by S.M. Entertainment in 2000 while on a family visit to Korea, along with her sister.

– She would rather have people call her by her Korean name, Soo Jung, over Krystal.

– She is a member of f(x).

– She is friends with actress Park Shin Hye.

– She loves taking selcas.

– She loves apples but is allergic to them.

– She believes that Jessica is prettier than her.

– During an SM Town concert in LA, she signed for fans at Sheraton Hotel until a security lady told her to stop.

– While filming “Amazing f(x)”, she said that doesn’t like being the center of attention.

– She collaborated with June One Kim for a song called “I Don’t Wanna Love You”.

– She admires Christina Aguilera.

– She was in a relationship with EXO‘s Kai since March of 2016.

– On June 1, 2017, SM Entertainment confirmed that Krystal officially ended her relationship with Kai.

– On October 12, 2020 it has been announced that Krystal has officially left SM and has signed with H& Entertainment.

– Krystal Jung’s ideal type: “A man that looks good in horn-rimmed glasses, a white shirt, jeans and black hair while being funny and having their own distinct fragrance.”

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