1. Krystal Jung debuted in 2009 as a member of the South Korean girl group f and has further participated in SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad.
42 Facts About Krystal Jung
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Krystal Jung holds dual citizenship in the United States and South Korea.
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Krystal Jung attended Sungkyunkwan University, where she majored in Theater.
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Krystal Jung first appeared in a Lotte commercial with South Korean actress Han Ga-in.
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Krystal Jung was trained for 3 years before debuting as a part of f in 2009.
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In 2006, Krystal Jung made a brief appearance in Rain's music video for "I Still Believe," and later appeared in Shinee's 2008 music video for "Juliette," portraying the female lead.
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Krystal Jung debuted as vocalist of the South Korean girl group f in September 2009.
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In March 2010, Krystal Jung participated in a series of music videos under the Melody Project, playing a young student who is in love with her music teacher.
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Krystal Jung released a solo single titled "Melody" for this project.
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Krystal Jung then became a host for the music show The M-Wave with Thunder from MBLAQ.
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Krystal Jung received the "Newcomer Comedy Award" at the 2010 MBC Entertainment Awards for the role.
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Krystal Jung starred in the sitcom High Kick 3, playing the role of a superficial and shallow girl who does not have much depth of feelings.
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In 2013, Krystal Jung starred in the SBS teen drama The Heirs, playing the role of a spoiled yet kind-hearted wealthy high school student.
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In 2014, Krystal Jung joined the ballad group SM the Ballad, initially formed by SM Entertainment in 2010.
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Later in the year, Krystal Jung got her first leading role in the SBS's drama My Lovely Girl, alongside Rain.
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Krystal Jung portrayed a girl who moves from the countryside to Seoul to pursue a music career and ends up meeting a fateful love during the process.
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At the Baeksang Arts Awards, Krystal Jung won the "Most Popular Actress" award in the television category for her role in the drama.
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Krystal Jung released "Say Yes"' for the Make Your Move soundtrack, featuring her sister, Jessica, and Exo's former member, Kris.
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In 2015, Krystal Jung starred alongside actor Seo Jun-young in a 10-minute film entitled, Listen To My Song for W Korea's 10th anniversary.
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Krystal Jung was cast in leading roles in an upcoming Chinese movie, titled Unexpected Love along with Exo's Lay; and in the Chinese drama Graduation Season alongside Deng Lun.
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In 2018, Krystal Jung was cast as the female lead in OCN's crime action drama Player, as Cha Ah-ryung, a highly skilled driver who ran away from orphanage.
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At the press conference for the drama, Krystal Jung stated that she learned how to ride a motorcycle in order to do her own stunts.
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In 2020, Krystal Jung was cast in OCN's military cinematic drama Search, where she played an elite army officer.
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In 2021, Krystal Jung starred in KBS2's drama Police University, playing Oh Kang-hee, a freshman at Korean National Police University, alongside Cha Tae-hyun and Jinyoung.
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In 2022, Krystal Jung starred alongside Kim Jae-wook in the KBS2's romantic-comedy Crazy Love, playing Lee Shin-ah, a quiet but capable secretary whose life takes an unexpected turn.
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In 2023, Krystal Jung starred in Cobweb, a period black comedy-drama film directed by Kim Jee-woon.
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Krystal Jung received the "Best New Actress" award at the 33rd Buil Film Awards, and the "Best Supporting Actress" award at the Chunsa Film Art Awards 2023 for the role.
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In January 2025, Krystal Jung was confirmed to star in the film Audition 109, co-directed by Krystal Jung Woo and Oh Seong Ho.
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In March 2025, Krystal Jung was selected as the ambassador for French Film Week, which was scheduled to take place from April 4 to 13.
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Krystal Jung has made a significant impact in K-pop, acting, and fashion.
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Beyond her music career, Krystal Jung has successful acting career, with notable roles in popular K-dramas like The Heirs, and Prison Playbook, as well as in the movie Cobweb.
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Krystal Jung was included in Cine21's 2024 "Korean Film NEXT 50" list.
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Krystal Jung represented Keds as a global ambassador from 2015 to 2020.
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In 2018, Krystal Jung appointed as a brand ambassador for Clio Cosmetics and continued to feature in their campaigns through 2020.
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In 2021, Krystal Jung announced as the global brand spokesperson for AHC, a South Korean skincare brand.
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Since 2020, Krystal Jung has been selected as the global ambassador of Ralph Lauren.
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In 2023, Krystal Jung was chosen as the ambassador of Lancome, and became Pomellato's first South Korean brand ambassador.
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In 2024, Krystal Jung was appointed as the official brand ambassador for SW19, a fragrance brand.
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Krystal Jung headlined their "I Am Now" campaign, which emphasized themes of self-expression and individuality.
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In February 2025, Krystal Jung collaborated with Adidas Originals for the inaugural "House of Wild" project, a creative initiative celebrating individuality and self-expression.
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In March 2025, Krystal Jung was appointed as the ambassador for "French Film Week" in South Korea, which was scheduled to take place from April 4 to 13 in Seoul and Busan.
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In June 2018, Krystal Jung took part in the CJ Cultivating Dreams Classroom event held at Yongchang Elementary School in Yunnan, China.