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'''Krystal Jung''' (born [[October 24]], [[1994]]), better known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Krystal''', is an [[South Korea|Korean]] [[United States|American]] [[pop singer]] and [[commercial model]]. Discovered by [[SM Entertainment]] in 2000, she began filming for commercials and music videos since 2002. She is currently a member of the [[Korean]] quintet dance group [[F(x) (band)|f(x)]], formed by SM Entertainment in 2009.
'''Krystal Jung''' (born [[October 24]], [[1994]]), better known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Krystal''', is a [[South Korea|Korean]]-[[United States|American]] [[pop singer]] and [[commercial model]]. Discovered by [[SM Entertainment]] in 2000, she began filming for commercials and music videos by 2002. She is currently a member of the [[Korean]] quintet dance group [[F(x) (band)|f(x)]], formed by SM Entertainment in 2009.


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Krystal was born in [[San Francisco]], [[California]], where her family from [[Korean immigrants|Korea]] settled in the 1980s. 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 debuted as a member of girl group [[Girls' Generation]] in August 2007.
Krystal was born in [[San Francisco]], [[California]], where her family from [[Korean immigrants|Korea]] settled in the 1980s. During a family trip to South Korea in early 2000 when Krystal was five, 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, who 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|Han Ga-in]]. In 2006, her parents allowed her to join SM Entertainment, and the agency enrolled her in dance classes, including [[hip hop dance|hip hop]] and [[Jazz dance|jazz]].<ref name="krystal">{{cite news | author= | title=Jessica's younger sister Krystal, trainee since 2006 | date=2009-08-28 | work=Star News | pages=1 | url=http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2009082808344123393&type=1&SBV1 | accessdate=2009-08-29 | language=Korean}}</ref>
In 2002, Krystal began appearing in television commercials. She first appeared in a [[Lotte]] commercial with Korean actress [[Han Ga In|Han Ga-in]]. In 2006, her parents allowed her to join SM Entertainment, and the agency enrolled her in dance classes, including [[hip hop dance|hip hop]] and [[Jazz dance|jazz]].<ref name="krystal">{{cite news | author= | title=Jessica's younger sister Krystal, trainee since 2006 | date=2009-08-28 | work=Star News | pages=1 | url=http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2009082808344123393&type=1&SBV1 | accessdate=2009-08-29 | language=Korean}}</ref>


==Music career==
==Music career==
:''See also: [[F(x) (band)]]''
:''See also: [[F(x) (band)]]''
A teaser trailer of [[F(x) (band)|f(x)]] was released via [[YouTube]] on August 24, 2009.<ref name="yt">{{cite news | author= | title=f(x), Asia's Pop Dance Group | date=2009-08-24 | work=Newsen | pages=1 | url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=361482 | accessdate=2009-08-26 | language=Korean}}</ref> The group's debut digital single "Lachata" was released on September 1, followed by a 40-second teaser of the corresponding [[music video]] revealed on YouTube. The group debuted on September 2 in a showcase specifically designed to introduce the group, in which the event was held at the [[Samseong-dong]] Fashion Center. On September 5, the group had their first broadcast performance on [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s music show ''Music Core''.<ref name="fxdebut">{{cite news | author= | title=f(x)'s digital single "Lachata" released on the 1st, debuted on the 5th | date=2009-08-31 | work=Newsen | pages=1 | url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200908310832301002 | accessdate=2009-08-31 | language=Korean}}</ref>
A teaser trailer of [[F(x) (band)|f(x)]] was released via [[YouTube]] on August 24, 2009.<ref name="yt">{{cite news | author= | title=f(x), Asia's Pop Dance Group | date=2009-08-24 | work=Newsen | pages=1 | url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=361482 | accessdate=2009-08-26 | language=Korean}}</ref> 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 debuted on September 2 in a showcase specifically designed to introduce the group, in an event held at the [[Samseong-dong]] Fashion Center. On September 5, f(x) had their first broadcast performance on [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s music show ''Music Core''.<ref name="fxdebut">{{cite news | author= | title=f(x)'s digital single "LA chA TA" released on the 1st, debuted on the 5th | date=2009-08-31 | work=Newsen | pages=1 | url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200908310832301002 | accessdate=2009-08-31 | language=Korean}}</ref>
Krystal was also in "Let's go Dream Team 2" where she broke the high jump record set 10 years ago on Dream Team.
In 2010, Krystal appeared in ''Let's Go Dream Team 2'', where she broke a high jump record set on the show 10 years ago. She also set another record, jumping 1.95m in a high jump event. Krystal is currently a host on [[Arirang TV]]'s ''The M-Wave'', alongside Thunder of [[MBLAQ]]. She is also a member of the cast of ''More Charming By The Day''.
Recently, she set another record on Dream Team 2. She jumped 1.95m in the recent high jump event on Dream Team.
Krystal is now hosting the M wave with MBLAQ member, Thunder. Krystal is also now apart of the show "More Charming By The Day".


==Education==
==Education==

Revision as of 00:35, 26 July 2010

Krystal Jung
Krystal
Hangul
크리스탈
Revised Romanizationkeuriseutal
McCune–Reischauerk'ŭrisŭt'al
Birth name
Hangul
정수정
Hanja
鄭秀晶
Revised RomanizationJeong Su-jeong
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Su-chŏng

Krystal Jung (born October 24, 1994), better known mononymously as Krystal, is a Korean-American pop singer and commercial model. Discovered by SM Entertainment in 2000, she began filming for commercials and music videos by 2002. She is currently a member of the Korean quintet dance group f(x), formed by SM Entertainment in 2009.

Early life and career

Krystal was born in San Francisco, California, where her family from Korea settled in the 1980s. During a family trip to South Korea in early 2000 when Krystal was five, 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, who 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.[1]

Music career

See also: F(x) (band)

A teaser trailer of f(x) was released via YouTube on August 24, 2009.[2] 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 debuted on September 2 in a showcase specifically designed to introduce the group, in an event held at the Samseong-dong Fashion Center. On September 5, f(x) had their first broadcast performance on MBC's music show Music Core.[3] In 2010, Krystal appeared in Let's Go Dream Team 2, where she broke a high jump record set on the show 10 years ago. She also set another record, jumping 1.95m in a high jump event. Krystal is currently a host on Arirang TV's The M-Wave, alongside Thunder of MBLAQ. She is also a member of the cast of More Charming By The Day.

Education

She attended an international school, Korea Kent Foreign School, and is currently attending a Korean high school specializing in entertainment and arts, Hanlim High School.[citation needed]

Filmography

Endorsements

Music video appearances

References

  1. ^ "Jessica's younger sister Krystal, trainee since 2006". Star News (in Korean). 2009-08-28. p. 1. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
  2. ^ "f(x), Asia's Pop Dance Group". Newsen (in Korean). 2009-08-24. p. 1. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
  3. ^ "f(x)'s digital single "LA chA TA" released on the 1st, debuted on the 5th". Newsen (in Korean). 2009-08-31. p. 1. Retrieved 2009-08-31.


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