Jung Soojung

KRYSTAL PROFILE

Krystal was born in San Francisco, California, where her family from Korea settled in the 1980’s. During a family trip to South Korea in early 2000 when Krystal was 5, 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, and Jessica 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.

Stage Name: Krystal (크리스탈)

Real Name: Krystal Jung/Jung Soo Jung

DOB: October 24th, 1994

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA

Origin: Seoul, South Korea

Ethnicity: Korean

Height: 165CM

Hobbies/Specialties: Acting, Dance

Years active: 2000–present

Label: SM Entertainment

Associated acts: SM Town

Casted: 2006 SM Casting System

Fun fact: Younger sister of SNSD’s Jessica

Likes : Eye shopping for clothes on the internet, Burritos

Famous Close Friend : Jessica from SNSD

Admires Christina Aguilera

Fav Song : No Ra Jo’s “Mackerel” / Rollercoaster’s “flight”

Fav type of music : Underground, Electronic, House