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| Jessica Jung | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jessica Sooyoun Jung |
| Also known as | Jung Soo-yeon |
| Born | (1989-04-18) April 18, 1989 (age 35) San Francisco, California, United States |
| Genres | K-pop, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, businesswoman |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | S.M. Entertainment |
| Website | blancgroup |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 정수연 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Suyeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Suyŏn |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 제시카 정 |
| Revised Romanization | Jesika Jeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chesik'a Chŏng |
Jessica Sooyoun Jung (Korean name: Jung Soo-yeon; born April 18, 1989) is an American singer, actress, and businesswoman currently based in South Korea. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. In 2014, she established her apparel fashion brand, "Blanc & Eclare". She is currently contracted under SM Entertainment. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Jessica is fluent in English and also Korean after moving to South Korea at the age of 11.
Early life
Jessica was born in San Francisco, California in the same hospital as her fellow Girls' Generation member Tiffany. While on vacation in South Korea, she and her sister were spotted in a shopping mall by S.M. Entertainment and joined the company in 2000. She spent seven years as a trainee before debuting as part of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation. Jessica attended Korea Kent Foreign School in her teenage years.
Her younger sister Krystal is a member of the Korean girl group f(x). She had a TV programme with Jessica called Jessica & Krystal.
Music career
Girls' Generation (2007 to 2014)
Main article: Girls' GenerationJessica was the first member to be signed 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 kicked out of the group. SM Entertainment later confirmed this, stating Jessica would no longer be a member of Girls' Generation due to constant conflicts with the group's and Jessica's schedules, and Girls' Generation would continue to promote as eight members while the company would still manage Jessica's solo activities. Jessica also released a statement of her own, through her fashion company Blanc, explaining she was one-sidedly asked to leave Girls' Generation by the agency and members. Jessica's last released song with Girls' Generation is "Divine", released as a part of the repackaged version of their first Japanese greatest hits album, The Best.
Solo singing career
In addition to her group activities, Jessica released two singles with Seohyun and Tiffany: "Love Hate" (Korean: "오빠 나빠", lit. Bad Older Brother) and "Mabinogi (It's Fantastic!)". 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 is 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" (Template:Lang-ko). In 2012, Jessica sang "What To Do" (feat. Kim Jin-pyo) for the drama Wild Romance, "Butterfly" (feat Krystal) for To The Beautiful You, "Heart Road" for The King's Dream, as well as "My Lifestyle", a Hyundai i30‘s commercial song. In 2013, she had "The One Like You" for Dating Agency: Cyrano. In 2014, Jessica released "Say Yes"' for the Make Your Move soundtrack, featuring her sister, Krystal, and EXO's former member, Kris.
Acting career
Jessica made her musical theatre debut in the South Korean production of Legally Blonde, alongside Lee Ha-nui and Kim Ji-woo; the production opened on November 14, 2009.
In March 2010, she had a cameo role on SBS TV Oh! My Lady.
In 2012, Jessica appeared in Wild Romance, playing the role of Kang Jonghee, who is Park Mu-yeol’s unforgettable first love. She had her screentime in approximately eight episodes. 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.
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.
She was also a regular guest on the show Star King with fellow band 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.
In 2014, Jessica and her sister Krystal were featured in their reality television show Jessica & Krystal. It premiered on June 3 and consisted of ten episodes.
Other ventures
Blanc & Eclare
In August 2014, Jessica launched her own fashion line, Blanc, which was later renamed Blanc & Eclare.
Discography
Main article: Girls' Generation discographySolo discography
| Year | Title | Song | Duration | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | SBS Thirty Thousand Miles in Search of My Son | "Touch the Sky" | 03:49 | With Taeyeon, Seohyun, Sunny and Tiffany |
| 2008 | Roommate | "Love Hate" | 03:45 | With Seohyun and Tiffany |
| It's Fantastic | "It's Fantastic" | 03:40 | With Seohyun and Tiffany | |
| Infinity | "I Love You" | 03:40 | With 8eight | |
| — | "Holding Hands" | 03:54 | With 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 | With Taeyeon, Seohyun, Sunny and Tiffany | |
| — | "Haptic Motion" | 01:31 | With Taeyeon, Seohyun and Sunny | |
| 2009 | Olympic Duet Song Festival | "NaengMyun" | 03:41 | With Park Myung-soo |
| Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) | "One Year Later" | 04:00 | With Onew | |
| MBC Heading to the Ground OST | "Motion" | 04:06 | With Taeyeon, Seohyun, Sunny and Tiffany | |
| — | "S.E.O.U.L." | 03:47 | With Taeyeon, Seohyun, Sunny and Kyuhyun, Sungmin, Ryeowook, Donghae and Leeteuk of Super Junior | |
| — | "I Can't Bear Anymore (Bear Song)" | 02:43 | With Taeyeon, Seohyun and Sunny | |
| 2010 | Sweet Delight | "Sweet Delight" | 03:20 | Solo |
| — | "Cabi Song" | 03:19 | With Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun, Sunny, Yuri, Chansung, Junsu, and Taecyeon | |
| — | "Cooky" | 02:50 | With Tiffany, Seohyun and Sunny | |
| My Friend Haechi | "Haechi Song" (해치송) | 03:26 | With Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany and Seohyun | |
| 2011 | Romance Town | "Because Tears Are Overflowing" | 04:46 | Solo |
| 2012 | KBS Wild Romance | "What To Do" | 03:54 | With Kim Jin-pyo |
| SBS To the Beautiful You | "Butterfly" | 03:01 | With Krystal | |
| KBS The King's Dream | "Heart Road" | 04:19 | Solo | |
| PYL Younique Volume 1 | "My Unique Lifestyle" | 03:06 | With Dok2 | |
| 2013 | Dating Agency: Cyrano | "The One Like You" | 04:15 | Solo |
| 2014 | Make Your Move 3D | "Say Yes" | 03:58 | With Krystal and Kris |
| "Cheap Creeper" | 03:01 | With Taeyeon, Tiffany, Sunny & Seohyun |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | KOR | |||
| Gaon | Billboard K-pop Hot 100 | |||
| 2010 | "Sweet Delight" | 48 | — | Digital Single |
| 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 |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | I AM. – SM Town Live World Tour in Madison Square Garden | Herself | Biographical film of SM Town |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Happy Birthday | All | |
| 2014 | Jessica & Krystal | 1-10 | with Krystal, featuring daily activities of the two sisters |
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 | Sherlock | Nominated |
| 2013 | 7th The Musical Awards | Popularity Award | Legally Blonde | Won |
| 2014 | 7th Style Icon Awards | Top 10 Style Icons (with Krystal Jung) | Jessica & Krystal | Nominated |
| Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards | Most Searched Korean Female Artist | Herself | Won | |
| Sohu Fashion Awards | Asian Fashion Icon | Herself | Won |
References
- ^ "Person details for Jessica Sooyoun Jung, 'California, Birth Index, 1905-1995'". FamilySearch. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ^ Factory Girls: Cultural technology and the making of K-pop Newyorker.com (October 8, 2012). Retrieved on January 12, 2015.
- Template:Ko icon Chosun.com: 제시카, "관객 앞에서의 제 목소리에 감동했어요", February 18, 2009
- SMTown's Official Statement SM Entertainment (September 30, 2014). Retrieved on October 1, 2014.
- SM states that SNSD will promote as eight without Jessica Mwave.interest.me (September 30, 2014). Retrieved on September 30, 2014.
- Jessica releases a statement of her own Mwave.interest.me (October 1, 2014). Retrieved on February 27, 2015.
- Template:Ko icon Kim Hyeong-wu. 소녀시대 티파니 “‘오빠나빠’ 활동 당시 성대 결절 고생” (Girls' Generation's Tiffany: "'Bad Older Brother' Activities Were Difficult on Vocal Nodules"). JoongAng Ilbo/Newsen. February 16, 2009. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
- Template:Ko icon 소녀시대 티파니 제시카 서현 게임 주제가 신곡 발표 (Girls' Generation's Tiffany/Jessica/Seohyun Announce Game Theme Song as New Single). IS Plus/Newsen. August 1, 2008. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
- "Jessica and Krystal releases 'Butterfly', an OST of 'To the Beautiful You'". Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- Jessica sings for KBS drama Korea JoongAng Daily (September 6, 2012). Retrieved on January 12, 2015.
- "Jessica sings "My Lifestyle" (ft. Dok2) for Hyundai's 'PYL Younique Album'". Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- "Girls' Generation's Jessica lends her voice for OST of Sooyoung's starring drama 'Dating Agency: Cyrano'". Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- Template:En icon Chung Ah-young. 'Legally Blonde' Sparkles With Starry Cast. The Korea Times. September 16, 2009. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
- Template:En icon 3 Starts to Share Lead in 'Legally Blonde' Musical. The Chosun Ilbo. October 31, 2009. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
- Template:Ko icon 소녀시대, 최시원과 의리 지키며 '오 마이 레이디'서 카메오 출연 (SNSD Makes Cameo Appearance on "Oh! My Lady", Showing Loyalty to Choi Siwon). asiae/Newsen. March 7, 2010. Retrieved on April 9, 2010
- Park, Young Woong (February 15, 2012). "Violent Romance, SNSD's Jessica and Lee Dong Wook have a romantic date". StarNews. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
- Template:Ko icon Bae Sunyoung: 제시카 ‘해피 버스데이‘ 5주 출연 끝, 7일 하차 (Jessica, After Five Weeks of Appearances in 'Happy Birthday', Will be Withdrawing on 7th), Newsen.com. June 5, 2010. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
- Jessica and Krystal's reality show Jessica&Krystal. Allkpop.com (April 16, 2014). Retrieved on April 16, 2014.
- "Jessica Renames Fashion Brand To "Blanc & Eclare"". KBS. October 6, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
- "내친구 해치 (My Friend Haechi) [Original Soundtrack] – Single". iTunes US Apple. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- "Gaon Chart Search" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
- "Documentary Shows Top K-Pop Singers Behind the Scenes". Chosun Ilbo. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- Girls’ Generation Nominated for ’2012 World Music Awards’ and ’2012 SBS MTV Best of the Best’
External links
- Blanc Group Official Website
- Jessica on Weibo (in Chinese)
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- 1989 births
- Living people
- Actresses from San Francisco, California
- American dance musicians
- American fashion businesspeople
- American fashion designers
- American emigrants to South Korea
- American musicians of Korean descent
- American musical theatre actresses
- American television actresses
- American women chief executives
- Businesspeople from San Francisco, California
- English-language singers of South Korea
- Girls' Generation members
- Japanese-language singers of South Korea
- Korean-language singers of South Korea
- Running Man (TV series) contestants
- Singers from San Francisco, California
- South Korean chief executives
- South Korean dance musicians
- South Korean fashion designers
- South Korean female singers
- South Korean idols
- South Korean musical theatre actresses
- South Korean television actresses