Jessica Jung

This is a Korean name; the family name is Jung.
Jessica Jung

Jessica Jung in January 2016
Born Jessica Sooyoun Jung
(1989-04-18) April 18, 1989
San Francisco, California, United States
Other names Jung Soo-yeon
Occupation
Relatives Krystal Jung (sister)

Musical career

Genres K-pop
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2007–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website blancgroup.com
Signature
Korean name
Hangul 정수연
Revised Romanization Jeong Su-yeon
McCune–Reischauer Chŏng Su-yŏn
Birth name
Hangul 제시카 정
Revised Romanization Jesika Jeong
McCune–Reischauer Chesik'a Chŏng

Jessica Sooyoun Jung (born April 18, 1989),[2] known professionally as Jessica, is an American singer, actress, songwriter, fashion designer and businesswoman currently based in South Korea. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, she rose to fame in the late 2000s as a member of the South Korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Debuting in 2007, the group quickly found success and became one of the best-selling artists in South Korea. During her time in the group, Jessica was active outside of the group in musical theatre, portraying Elle Woods in the Korean production of Legally Blonde in 2010, reprising again in 2012; she also made her acting debut with the drama Wild Romance. In addition to this, Jung has released various soundtracks to Korean dramas. In 2014, Jung was removed from the group due to conflicts between her personal schedule and the group's. That same year, she established her fashion brand, Blanc & Eclare. Jung is set to release her debut solo album in May 2016.

Early life

Jessica was born in San Francisco.[2][3] While on vacation in South Korea, she and her sister, Krystal, were spotted in a shopping mall by S.M. Entertainment; she later joined the company in 2000.[4] She spent seven years as a trainee before debuting as part of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation. Jessica attended Korea Kent Foreign School during her teenage years.[3] Her younger sister, Krystal, is a member of the Korean girl group f(x). They later had a reality TV show called Jessica & Krystal. Jessica is fluent in both English and Korean after moving to South Korea at the age of 11.[5]

Music career

Girls' Generation (2007–2014)

Main article: Girls' Generation
Jessica at MBC Gayo Daejejeon on December 31, 2013

Jessica was the first member to sign with SM Entertainment in 2000. In 2007, she was chosen as a member of the group Girls' Generation. The 9-member girl group debuted on August 5, 2007.

On September 30, 2014, Jessica announced on her personal Weibo account that she was "forced out" of the group.[6] SM Entertainment later confirmed this, stating that Jessica would no longer be a member of Girls' Generation due to constant conflicts with the group's and Jessica's schedules. The company also stated that Girls' Generation would continue to promote with eight members while still managing Jessica's solo activities.[6][7] Jessica also released a statement of her own through her fashion company, Blanc Group, explaining that she was one-sidedly asked to leave Girls' Generation by the agency and the 8 other members.[8] Jessica's final song with Girls' Generation is "Divine", which was released as a part of the repackaged version of their first Japanese greatest hits album, The Best.

On August 6, 2015, S.M. Entertainment released an official statement regarding Jessica's future, it was stated that the company and former member of Girls' Generation had officially parted ways.[9]

Solo singing career

In addition to her group activities, Jessica released two singles with Seohyun and Tiffany: "Love Hate" (Hangul: "오빠 나빠", lit. Bad Older Brother)[10] and "Mabinogi (It's Fantastic!)".[11] Jessica collaborated with 8Eight for the song "I Love You" from their second album, Infinity, which was released on March 3, 2008. She is not the one in the music video, but the one singing the harmony and adlibs. In addition, she had various duets — one with Shinee member, Onew, called "One Year Later", and one with Park Myung-soo, "Naengmyeon". She sang the "Seoul Song" with Super Junior's Leeteuk, Sungmin, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun and fellow group members Taeyeon, Sunny, Sooyoung and Seohyun.

Jessica released a digital single titled "Sweet Delight" on October 13, 2010. In 2011, Jessica participated in the soundtrack of KBS drama Romance Town with the song "Because Tears Are Overflowing" (Korean: 눈물이 넘쳐서 ).[12] In 2012, Jessica sang "What To Do" (feat. Kim Jin-pyo) for the drama Wild Romance, "Butterfly" (feat. Krystal) for To The Beautiful You,[13] "Heart Road" for The King's Dream,[14] as well as "My Lifestyle", a Hyundai i30‘s commercial song.[15] In 2013, she had "The One Like You" for Dating Agency: Cyrano.[16] In 2014, Jessica released "Say Yes"' for the Make Your Move soundtrack, featuring her sister, Krystal, and EXO's former member, Kris.

In February 2016, Jessica announced that her first solo album would be released under her new agency, Coridel Entertainment.[1][17] In April 2016, representatives announced that Jung would release her first album the following month in May.[18] On April 30, Coridel Entertainment released the track list which included the title track, "Fly", featuring Fabolous. Jung wrote and composed four out of the six tracks. The name of the album has yet to be released.[19]

Acting career

Jessica made her musical theatre debut in the South Korean production of Legally Blonde, alongside Lee Ha-nui and Kim Ji-woo;[20] the production opened on November 14, 2009.[21] In March 2010, she had a cameo role on SBS TV Oh! My Lady.[22]

In 2012, Jessica made her acting debut in Wild Romance, playing the role of Kang Jonghee, who is Park Mu-yeol's first love. She appeared in approximately eight episodes.[23] In the same year, Jessica returned to musical theatre once again with Legally Blonde, alongside Jung Eun-ji and Choi Woori. Her first performance was on November 28.

In 2015, Jessica was confirmed to be the female lead in the Chinese movie titled "I Love That Crazy Little Thing", alongside William Chan and Nicholas Tse.[24]

In 2016, Jessica was confirmed to be the female lead in the autobiographical movie about Stephon Marbury titled "My Other Home", alongside Marbury himself.[25]

Endorsements

In 2012, Jessica was chosen to be the face of Banila Co., a South Korean cosmetics brand.[26]

In 2013, Jessica and her sister, Krystal, modelled for STONEHENgE.[27]

In 2014, Jessica became a model for the Chinese sportswear company, Li-Ning.[28] Jessica and her sister, Krystal, also landed a modelling gig for Lapalette's Spring 2015 ad campaign.[29] Jung is also a model for her own fashion brand, Blanc & Eclare.[30]

In 2015, Jessica models for Yves Saint Laurent's Fusion Ink Foundation.[31] Jung was also chosen to be the face of J.ESTINA RED, a cosmetics and accessories company.[32]

In 2016, Jessica was chosen to be a model for Adidas Originals for their Celebration of Sportswear campaign, along with Jay Park, Tian Yo, Charlene, and Pakho Chau.[33]

Variety show appearances

In May 2010, Jessica became a regular guest on the show Happy Birthday until she withdrew on June 7, 2010, due to Girls' Generation's overseas activities.[34] She was also a regular guest on the show Star King with fellow member Yuri.

In 2009, she took a special part on the show Infinity Challenge for their summer special, in which she was chosen to sing a duet entitled "Naengmyun" with Park Myung-soo, one of the MCs.[35] In 2014, Jessica and her sister Krystal starred in their own reality television show Jessica & Krystal.[36] It premiered on June 3[37] and consisted of ten episodes.[38] In 2015, she took a part in Chinese sport's variety show "YES! Coach". She participated in swimming competition trained by professional swimmer Sun Yang.

Other ventures

Blanc & Eclare

In August 2014, Jessica launched her own fashion line, Blanc, which was later renamed Blanc & Eclare.[39] Blanc & Eclare products include eyewear, ready to wear, cosmetics, and accessories.[40] As of April 2015, Blanc & Eclare products are sold in more than 40 stores in Asia, US as well as the UK.[41]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Fly with Jessica TBA TBA

Singles

As lead artist

Year Title Peak positions Album
KOR KOR
Gaon[42] Billboard K-pop Hot 100
2010 "Sweet Delight" 48  — Non-album single
2016 "Fly" TBA TBA Fly with Jessica

Soundtrack Appearances

Year Title Peak positions Album
KOR KOR
Gaon[42] Billboard K-pop Hot 100
2011 "Because Tears Are Overflowing" 20  — KBS Romance Town OST
2012 "What To Do" (with Kim Jin-pyo) 12 14 KBS Wild Romance OST
"Butterfly" (with Krystal) 22 17 SBS To The Beautiful You OST
"Heart Road" 57 43 KBS The King's Dream OST
"My Lifestyle" (with Dok2) 34 30 PYL Younique Volume 1
2013 "The One Like You" 37 21 tvN Dating Agency: Cyrano OST

Guest appearances

Year Album Title Duration Other artist(s)
2007 SBS Thirty Thousand Miles in Search of My Son "Touch the Sky" 03:49 Taeyeon, Seohyun, Sunny, and Tiffany
2008 Roommate "Love Hate" 03:45 Seohyun and Tiffany
It's Fantastic "It's Fantastic" 03:40 Seohyun and Tiffany
Infinity "I Love You" 03:40 8eight
N/A "Holding Hands" 03:54 Tiffany, Super Junior, SS501, Jewelry, Brown Eyed Girls, Lee Hyun and T.G.U.S
KBS Hong Gildong OST "The Little Boat (작은 배)" 03:27 Taeyeon, Seohyun, Sunny and Tiffany
N/A "Haptic Motion" 01:31 Taeyeon, Seohyun and Sunny
2009 Olympic Duet Song Festival "NaengMyun (Cold Noodle)" 03:41 Park Myung-soo
Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) "One Year Later" 04:00 Onew
MBC Heading to the Ground OST "Motion" 04:06 Taeyeon, Seohyun, Sunny and Tiffany
N/A "S.E.O.U.L." 03:47 Taeyeon, Seohyun, Sunny and Kyuhyun, Sungmin, Ryeowook, Donghae and Leeteuk of Super Junior
N/A "I Can't Bear Anymore (Bear Song)" 02:43 Taeyeon, Seohyun and Sunny
2010 Sweet Delight "Sweet Delight" 03:20 N/A
N/A "Cabi Song" 03:19 Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun, Sunny, Yuri, Chansung, Junsu, and Taecyeon
N/A "Cooky" 02:50 Tiffany, Seohyun and Sunny
My Friend Haechi "Haechi Song" (해치송)[43] 03:26 Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany and Seohyun
2011 Romance Town "Because Tears Are Overflowing" 04:46 N/A
2012 KBS Wild Romance "What To Do" 03:54 Kim Jin-pyo
SBS To the Beautiful You "Butterfly" 03:01 Krystal
KBS The King's Dream "Heart Road" 04:19 N/A
PYL Younique Volume 1 "My Unique Lifestyle" 03:06 Dok2
2013 Dating Agency: Cyrano "The One Like You" 04:15 N/A
2014 Make Your Move (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Say Yes" 03:58 Krystal and Kris
"Cheap Creeper" 03:02 Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun, and Sunny

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Other notes
2012 I AM. Herself Biographical film of SM Town[44]
2016 I Love That Crazy Little Thing TBA Lead Role[24]
TBA My Other Home TBA Lead Role[25]

Television drama

Year Title Role Notes Network
2008 Unstoppable Marriage Bulgwang-dong's Seven Princesses Gang Cameo KBS2
2009 Tae-hee, Hye-kyo, Ji-hyun! English teacher Cameo MBC
2010 Oh! My Lady Herself Cameo SBS
2012 Wild Romance Kang Jong-hee Supporting role KBS2

Variety shows

Year Title Episodes Note
2008 Star Golden Bell 168 guest star with Taeyeon, and Yoona (January 19, 2008)
Star Golden Bell 170 guest star with all Girls' Generation members (February 2, 2008)
Star Golden Bell 180 guest star with Yuri, Tiffany, and Sooyoung (April 12, 2008)
Factory Girl All
2009 Girls' Generation's Hello Baby All
Girls' Generation's Horror Movie Factory All guest star with all Girls' Generation members (except Yoona due to filming Cinderella Man)
Star Golden Bell 245 guest star with all Girls' Generation members
Flower Boy Generation guest star with Hyoyeon and Seohyun
Star Golden Bell 248 guest star with Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun (August 15, 2009)
2010 Running Man 4 – 5 guest star with Nichkhun (2PM)
Happy Birthday All
2011 All About Girls' Generation: Paradise in Phuket All
Running Man 63 – 64 guest star with Hyoyeon, Seohyun, Taeyeon, Yuri, Yoona (Girls' Generation)
Radio Star 256 guest star with Taeyeon and Tiffany
2013 Running Man 141 guest star with Eun Ji-won
Radio Star 312 guest star with Girls' Generation
2014 Jessica & Krystal All with Krystal, featuring daily activities of the two sisters
Radio Star 368 guest star with Taeyeon, Tiffany, Sunny, and Yuri
2015 Yes! Coach guest star
The 5 Show 114 guest star
Chef Nic 9 (season 2) guest star
Taobao Beauty Xi Shi guest star[45]
2016 Day Day Up guest star with Kris Wu[46]
Beauty Bible TBA main host[47]
Radio Star TBA guest star with Hwang Chi Yeul, Park Jae Jeong, and Kim Min Seok[48]

Musical theatre

Year Title Role Notes
2009–2010; 2012–2013 Legally Blonde Elle Woods Lead role

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2012 2nd SBS MTV Best of the Best Best Cameo[49] Sherlock Nominated
2013 7th The Musical Awards Popularity Award[50] Legally Blonde Won
8th Seoul International Drama Awards Most Popular Drama OST (with Krystal Jung)[51] Butterfly Nominated
2014 7th Style Icon Awards Top 10 Style Icons (with Krystal Jung) Jessica & Krystal Nominated
Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am 2014 Popularity Award[52] Herself Won
Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards Most Searched Korean Female Artist[53] Won
Sohu Fashion Awards Asian Fashion Icon[54] Won
2015 Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards Asian Popularity Award[55] Won
2016 YinYueTai 4th V Chart Awards Hot Trend Artist of Korea Award[56] Won

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  2. 1 2 "Person details for Jessica Sooyoun Jung, 'California, Birth Index, 1905–1995'". FamilySearch. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
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