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==Education==
==Education==
After moving to Korea, Krystal attended [[Korea Kent Foreign School]], and then graduated from Hanlim Performing Arts High School on February 7, 2013, where she was honored with an achievement award.<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2013/02/krystals-high-school-teacher-reveals-how-she-was-as-a-student-in-school Krystal's high school teacher reveals how she was as a student in school]. Allkpop.com (February 9, 2013). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.</ref> She is currently attending [[Sungkyunkwan University]], majoring in performing arts.<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2012/12/fxs-krystal-and-karas-jiyoung-to-attend-the-same-university Krystal and Jiyoung to attend the same university]. Allkpop.com (December 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.</ref> She is fluent in both [[English language|English]] and [[Korean language|Korean]].
After moving to Korea, Krystal attended [[Korea Kent Foreign School]], and then graduated from Hanlim Performing Arts High School on February 7, 2013, where she was honored with an achievement award.<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2013/02/krystals-high-school-teacher-reveals-how-she-was-as-a-student-in-school Krystal's high school teacher reveals how she was as a student in school]. Allkpop.com (February 9, 2013). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.</ref> She is currently attending [[Sungkyunkwan University]], majoring in performing arts.<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2012/12/fxs-krystal-and-karas-jiyoung-to-attend-the-same-university Krystal and Jiyoung to attend the same university]. Allkpop.com (December 8, 2012). Krystal is Flirt and Slut Retrieved on April 12, 2014.</ref> She is fluent in both [[English language|English]] and [[Korean language|Korean]].


==Personality==
==Personality==

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Krystal
Krystal in 2011
Krystal in 2011
Background information
Birth nameChrystal Soo Jung
Also known asKrystal Jung
Born (1994-10-24) October 24, 1994 (age 29)[1]
San Francisco, California, United States[1]
GenresK-pop, dance
Occupation(s)Singer, dancer,
actress, model
Instrument(s)Lead Vocal, piano
Years active2000 – present
LabelsS.M. Entertainment

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Korean name
Hangul
크리스탈 정
Revised RomanizationKeuriseutal Jeong
McCune–ReischauerK'ŭrisŭt'al Chŏng
Birth name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJeong Sujeong
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Suchŏng

Chrystal Soo Jung (Hanja: 鄭秀晶; born October 24, 1994),[1] also known as Krystal Jung, Krystal or by her Korean name Jung Soo Jung, is a Korean American idol singer and actress. Discovered by S.M. Entertainment in 2000, she began filming for commercials and music videos by 2002. She is a member of South Korean girl group f(x) as the lead vocalist and maknae. She is also a member of the South Korean group S.M. The Ballad.

Early life

Krystal was born as Chrystal Soo Jung in San Francisco, California,[1] where her family from South Korea settled in the 1980s. During a family trip to South Korea in early 2000, at the age of five, she and her older sister Jessica were spotted by talent agency S.M. Entertainment, which earned her a cameo appearance in Shinhwa's "Wedding March" music video. The agency saw potential in both Krystal and her sister and offered them singing and dancing lessons, opting to professionally train them in a singing career. However, the offer was turned down by her parents, reasoning that Krystal was too young. Therefore, her parents at first only allowed her older sister to join the agency, who debuted as a member of the girl group Girls' Generation. Since then, the Jung sisters have appeared together in many events.

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]

Education

After moving to Korea, Krystal attended Korea Kent Foreign School, and then graduated from Hanlim Performing Arts High School on February 7, 2013, where she was honored with an achievement award.[3] She is currently attending Sungkyunkwan University, majoring in performing arts.[4] She is fluent in both English and Korean.

Personality

Despite her stardom and popularity, Krystal revealed to have scopophobia, stating in her own words, "I don't really like crowded places. When people stare at me, I feel so uncomfortable. My job is being a celebrity, so I'm supposed to enjoy and get used to people staring at me. I can't seem to do that." Because of this reason, during her Amazing f(x) trip to New Zealand, Krystal chose to do skydiving as a mean of unleashing her freedom and fear of attention, telling the viewers, "Skydiving means I'll jump out from the sky and forget everything else". [5]

Earlier in her career, Krystal was also contrarily labeled by the public as having an attitude problem. [6][7][8][9] However, subsequently, during an interview for The Celebrity, Krystal had an opportunity to address this issue. She honestly stated, "When people see my expression they usually say that I look cold or even ask if I'm mad. I was just standing there, so I realized for the first time that I appear that way after hearing those kinds of comments. But the people around me know that I'm not like that. Truthfully, I'm more affectionate and fragile-hearted than people think." [10][11]

In the same interview, she also revealed her introverted personality. She confessed that she cannot quickly become friendly with people whom she meets for the first time. Therefore, she is thankful towards people who approach her first. [10][11]

Music career

Solo activities

In 2010, as a part of her participation in the Melody Project, Krystal released a solo song named "Melody". In 2011, she had another song "Because of Me" for the Sign OST. Over the years, Krystal has recorded several other soundtracks in collaboration with her fellow f(x) members or S.M. artists. Most recently, "Say Yes" was released as a part of Make Your Move OST, a duet of Krystal and Jessica (also featuring Kris).

f(x)

See also: F(x) (band)

On August 24, 2009, a teaser trailer of f(x) was released via YouTube .[12] 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 then debuted on September 2 in a showcase, held at the Samseong-dong Fashion Center, specifically designed to introduce them. On September 5, f(x) had their first broadcast performance on MBC's music show Music Core.[13]

SM The Ballad

See also: SM The Ballad

On February 4, 2014, SM Entertainment revealed that SM The Ballad will make a comeback with new members, Krystal being one of them. She has a duet with EXO's Chen in the track "When I Was... When U Were..." and another duet with TVXQ's Changmin in the Japanese version of the title track, Breath.[14] On February 12, 2014, Krystal performed her duet with Chen live at the SM The Ballad Joint Recital.

Television career

Acting

Krystal debuted as an actress in 2010 with a minor role in the TV sitcom More Charming by the Day. She also participated in the Melody Project, a series of music videos, in which she played a young student who is in love with her music teacher. There are six parts to the series; four parts have been released so far. Each music video is supposed to depict a distinctive emotion associated with love.[15][16][17]

In 2011, she appeared in High Kick 3!, playing the role of Ahn Soo Jung, a superficial and shallow girl, who does not have much depth of feelings, yet at times is also very capable of showing care and concern to the people she loves.[18]

In 2013, she was casted in The Heirs, portraying the role of Lee Bo Na, a rich and self-centered high school student, who is somewhat spoiled, yet contradictorily cute and has a good heart. Throughout the course of filming, Krystal was well-liked among her co-stars and the staff members.[19][20] Moreover, the producer, during his interview featured in the DVD edition of the drama, also praised Krystal for her natural acting.[21]

Variety Shows

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 with a height of 1.95 metres. She was also a host of The M-Wave with fellow artist Thunder from MBLAQ.[22],.[23]

In 2011, she competed on the SBS skating reality show Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry.[24] 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.

In 2014, Krystal and her sister, Jessica Jung, were announced to have their own reality TV show. Jessica & Krystal is set to premier on June 3 and will consist of 10 episodes. The show is said to feature daily life activities as well as never-before-seen footages of the two sisters.[25] Teasers of the show have been released through OnStyle's official Youtube and Facebook page.[26][27]

Health Issue

Krystal is known to be diagnosed with anemia. In 2010, she had to be taken to a hospital because she fainted once during a performance of "Mr. Boogie". It was later on explained that, although Krystal, at the time, was already having her fatigue, but what ultimately caused her lost of consciousness on stage was because of her case of anemia. [28][29] Similarly, in 2011, after successfully completed her "Pirates of the Caribbean" performance during Kiss & Cry, Krystal fell down immediately and had to be taken backstage to rest. She later revealed to be not feeling well and had lost her appetite that day, resulting in her collapse. [30]

Discography

Further information: F(x) discography
Year Album Song Duration Artist
2009 KBS2 Invincible Lee Pyung Kang OST "Hard but Easy" 03:51 With Luna
2010 KBS God of Study OST "Spread Its Wings" 03:56 With Luna & Amber
KBS Cinderella's Sister OST "Calling Out" 04:22 With Luna
Melody Project Part II – Moderato "Melody (Moderato)" 04:21 Solo
2011 SBS Sign OST "Because of Me" 03:15 Solo
MBC Sunday Night – Enjoy Today OST "Grumbling" 04:24 With Lee Teuk
2012 SBS To the Beautiful You "Butterfly" 03:01 With Jessica
2014 SM the Ballad Vol. 2 – Breathe "When I Was... When U Were..." 03:54 With Chen
"Breath" (Japanese Ver.) 04:30 With Changmin
Make Your Move 3D OST "Say Yes" 03:58 With Jessica & Kris

Filmography

Further information: F(x) filmography

Television drama

Year Title Role Network Notes
2010 More Charming By The Day Jung Soo Jung MBC Supporting Role
2011 Welcome to the Show Herself SBS Cameo
2011–2012 High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged Ahn Soo Jung MBC Supporting Role
2013 The Heirs Lee Bo Na SBS Supporting Role / 3rd Leading
2014 Potato Star Noh Soo Jung tvN Cameo / Episode 81

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2012 I AM. – SM Town Live World Tour in Madison Square Garden Herself Documentary of SMTown in New York

Variety shows

Date Channel Title Episode Role Notes
2010 – present SBS Star King Guest f(x)'s members have recurring roles on the show.
2010–2011 YStar Hello f(x) 1–4 Regular Cast f(x) travel to Africa, Thailand, and Japan.
MBC Every 1 f(x)'s Koala 1–15 Regular Cast f(Krystal+Victoria+Luna+Sulli). Amber didn't participate in the series due to an ankle injury.
2011 SBS Kim Yu-na's Kiss & Cry 1–14 Winner Starring: Krystal, IU, Kim Yu-na, Shin Dong-yup, Jin Ji-hee, Kim Byung-man, Lee Ah-hyun, Lee Kyu-hyuk, Park Jun-geum, Seo Ji-suk, Son Dam-bi, and U-Know Yun-ho
SBS Strong Heart 88 & 89 Guest Guest Star: Taecyeon (2PM), Krystal (f(x)), Kim Byung Man, Kyu Hyuk (Kiss & Cry), Cha Hwa Yeon,...
2012 SBS Running Man 93 & 94 Winner along with Gary Guest Star: f(x)'s Krystal, Kara's Gyuri & SeungYeon, 4Minute's HyunA, MissA's Suzy. Krystal receives a pure gold tiara.
MBC Every1 Weekly Idol 51 Guest f(Krystal+Amber+Luna+Victoria)
2013 OnStyle Project Runway Korea 9 Guest Project Runway Korea All Stars. Krystal was a guest judge. The winning dress was featured in Krystal's '1st Look' magazine photoshoots (May 2013 Edition)[31][32]
MBC Music Amazing f(x) 1–8 Regular Cast f(x) travel to New Zealand to complete their bucket lists.
Mnet America Go! f(x) 1 Regular Cast The show highlights f(x)'s trip to Austin, LA, and Hollywood. Anna Kendrick made a guest appearance.
2014 OnStyle Jessica & Krystal 1-10 Regular Cast with her sister Jessica, featuring daily activities of the two sisters[25]

Music video appearances

Year Song title Artist Role Notes
2000 "Wedding March" Shinhwa Little Girl
2006 "Still Believe" Rain Herself
2009 "Juliette" SHINee Juliette
2010 "Sweet Dreams" Alex Herself Melody Project – Andante
"Melody" Krystal Herself Melody Project – Moderato
2013 "Spring Will Probably Come" Byul Herself Melody Project – Fermata
"Memories Are More Beautiful Than Farewell" Tei Herself Melody Project – Adagio

Special Guest Appearance

Year Title Network Episode Notes
2010 Invincible Youth KBS2 Episode 52 Special guest along with Sulli & Luna
2010–2011 We Got Married (Khuntoria Edition) MBC Episode 4,15,16,43,44,45 & 64 Special guest
2013 Enemy of Broadcasting Mnet Episode 1 Special guest

Fashion Show Modeling

Year Title Designer Notes
2010 S/S SEOUL COLLECTION Ha Sang Baek With f(x) Amber, Sulli

Endorsements

Awards

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2010 MBC Entertainment Awards Rookie Comedy Award More Charming By The Day Won[41]
2014 DramaFever 2013 Awards Best Couple Award (with Kang Min-hyuk) The Heirs Won[42]

References

  1. ^ a b c d The Birth of Chrystal Jung. californiabirthindex.org
  2. ^ "Jessica's younger sister Krystal, trainee since 2006". Star News (in Korean). August 28, 2009. p. 1. Retrieved August 29, 2009.
  3. ^ Krystal's high school teacher reveals how she was as a student in school. Allkpop.com (February 9, 2013). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  4. ^ Krystal and Jiyoung to attend the same university. Allkpop.com (December 8, 2012). Krystal is Flirt and Slut Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  5. ^ f(x)'s Krystal goes skydiving on 'Amazing f(x)'". Allkpop.com (May 24, 2013). Retrieved on May 16, 2014.
  6. ^ Krystal & Sulli have attitude problem". Allkpop.com (August 12, 2010). Retrieved on May 16, 2014.
  7. ^ Krystal comes under fire for her rude attitude once again". Allkpop.com (June 6, 2011). Retrieved on May 16, 2014.
  8. ^ Krystal apologizes for her attitude". Allkpop.com (June 6, 2010). Retrieved on May 16, 2014.
  9. ^ SISTAR’s Hyorin and f(x)’s Krystal Called Out for Attitude". Mtviggy.com (June 19, 2012). Retrieved on May 16, 2014.
  10. ^ a b Krystal's interview with The Celebrity (English Translation)". Iheartfx.com (March 12, 2014). Retrieved on May 15, 2014.
  11. ^ a b Scans of Krystal's The Celebrity". Functionlove.net (January 17, 2014). Retrieved on May 15, 2014.
  12. ^ "f(x), Asia's Pop Dance Group". Newsen (in Korean). August 24, 2009. p. 1. Retrieved August 26, 2009.
  13. ^ "f(x)'s digital single "LA chA TA" released on the 1st, debuted on the 5th". Newsen (in Korean). August 31, 2009. p. 1. Retrieved August 31, 2009.
  14. ^ "More details including tracklist and participating artists for SM The Ballad's 2nd album 'Breath' revealed". allkpop. Retrieved February 4, 2014. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  15. ^ Singer Tei and f(x) Krystal spotted together at a recording studio ". Dkpopnews.net (May 25, 2010). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  16. ^ F(x)'s Krystal, 'Melody' music video with Tei as they play the roles of lovers ". Dkpopnews.net (May 28, 2010). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  17. ^ Tei sings "Memory Is More Beautiful Than Farewell" for Melody Project ". Allkpop.com (March 8, 2013). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  18. ^ f(x)’s Krystal Reveals Inner Thoughts About Her Acting ". Soompi.com (November 23, 2011). Retrieved on April 16, 2014.
  19. ^ CNBLUE's Minhyuk says he can't help but smile due to Krystal's cuteness ". Allkpop.com (November 29, 2013). Retrieved on May 11, 2014.
  20. ^ Kim Woo Bin talks about the women of 'Heirs'". Allkpop.com (January 7, 2014). Retrieved on May 11, 2014.
  21. ^ The Heirs (DVD) (12-Disc) (Director's Cut) (First Press Limited Edition) ". Yesasia.com (March 20, 2014). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  22. ^ Template:Ko icon "엠블랙 천둥 'F(x)의 무대 기대해주세요~". bnt news. May 18, 2010. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ Sang-Hee Han (May 3, 2010). "Arirang TV to present global K-pop show". The Korea Times. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  24. ^ "金妍儿《Kiss&Cry》 Krystal展梦幻滑冰实力". fensi.com (in Chinese). June 3, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help) (Google translation)
  25. ^ a b Jessica and Krystal's reality show 'Jessica&Krystal'". Allkpop.com (April 16, 2014). Retrieved on April 16, 2014.
  26. ^ Youtube's Jessica & Krystal Teaser". Youtube.com (May 11, 2014). Retrieved on May 15, 2014.
  27. ^ Facebook's Jessica & Krystal Teaser". Facebook.com (May 15, 2014). Retrieved on May 15, 2014.
  28. ^ f(x)'s Krystal faints on Kiss and Cry". Koreaboo.com (July 31, 2011). Retrieved on May 15, 2014.
  29. ^ f(x)'s Krystal faints at the Lotte Duty Free Family Concert". Allkpop.com (November 27, 2010). Retrieved on May 15, 2014.
  30. ^ f(x)'s Krystal collapses after her performance on "Kiss and Cry"". Allkpop.com (July 31, 2011). Retrieved on May 15, 2014.
  31. ^ f(x)’s Krystal Transforms into a Bird". Soompi.com (May 6, 2013). Retrieved on May 10, 2014.
  32. ^ 'Project Runway Korea' unveils still of f(x)'s Krystal on set for her guest judge appearance". Allkpop.com (May 3, 2013). Retrieved on May 10, 2014.
  33. ^ SNSD and f(x) loves Chocolate. Allkpop.com. October 5, 2009.
  34. ^ f(x) fronts online auction. Allkpop.com. November 1, 2009.
  35. ^ f(x)’s extended Calvin Klein Jeans CF is the best jean CF of all time. Allkpop.com (September 17, 2010). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  36. ^ QUA Fashion. Allkpop.com (September 28, 2011). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  37. ^ Ho, Stewart (January 7, 2013). "SNSD's Jessica-f(x)'s Krystal Siblings Model for Stonehenge". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  38. ^ Sunwoo, Carla (January 9, 2013). "F(x) members in the Etude House". Jangang Daily. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  39. ^ Ho, Stewart (January 8, 2013). "f(x)'s Sulli and Krystal Become the Faces of Etude House". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  40. ^ f(x) Krystal and model Ahn JaeHyun coupled up as models for PUMA. Dkpopnews.net (January 28, 2014). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  41. ^ Krystal Won Rookie Comedy Award for MBC "More Charming By The Day". Allkpop.com (December 29, 2010). Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  42. ^ Kang Min Hyuk and Krystal Jung win Best Couple at the 2013 DramaFever Awards. Dramafever.com/ (May 02, 2014). Retrieved on May 2, 2014.

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