Why Krystal Jung, star of Jessica & Krystal, is K-pop’s true ‘Goddess’ of brains and beauty
K-pop star Krystal Jung of girl group f(x) celebrates 10 years in the spotlight this year. Sister of Jessica Jung of Girls’ Generation and one of the beloved ‘Jung Sisters’ – we chronicle the star who’s earned the nickname ‘The Goddess’
Jung Soo-jung, better known as Krystal, is a lead vocalist and central dance performer of the K-pop girl group f(x). She turns 25 on October 24 – and is also this year celebrating 10 years in the entertainment spotlight.
Krystal is not only a well-known K-pop celebrity, but also an actress in various K-dramas – a media-strafing approach which has helped her win over a wider share of global fans.
Keep on reading to learn more about why Krystal has conquered millions of hearts and minds alike.
International Beauty – ‘The Goddess’
Krystal and her group f(x) released their first single La Cha Ta in 2009. After her first stage performance, she won over legions of fans of all genders – both for her great performance, but also her stunning looks.
Krystal’s beauty has been appreciated internationally. While shooting a K-entertainment programme f(x) Koala in Japan, in 2010, Krystal was “road-casted” by Japanese TV producers who didn’t recognise her as a celebrity, but were struck by her look while she was casually walking down the street. Although ultimately Krystal rejected the role, the spontaneous casting, based on her looks alone, surely demonstrates her striking beauty.
Krystal was also cast as the first K-pop celebrity to act as a “Goddess of Beauty” in the K-drama series Bride of the Water God. Fans praised her role as a chic, gorgeous goddess.