| Jessica Jung Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 18, 1989 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Boyfriend | Tyler Kwon |
Jessica is an American singer and actress best known for being a member of the South Korean girl group, Girls’ Generation until 2014. In 2014, she revealed that she had been forced out of the group and she officially left it on August 6, 2015. Jessica has been working as a solo artist since then and has released her own music. She has amassed more than 8 million followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Jessica Jung
Nick Name
Jung Soo-yeon, Ice Princess, Sergeant Sic, Sica-sama
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
San Francisco, California, United States
Residence
She divides her time between South Korea and the United States.
Nationality
Education
Jessica went to Korea Kent Foreign School.
Occupation
Singer, Actress
Family
- Siblings – Krystal Jung (Younger Sister) (K-Pop Idol)
Manager
- Until August 6, 2015, she was being represented by SM Entertainment.
- In 2016, she signed up with Coridel Entertainment.
- In May 2018, she had signed with United Talent Agency to represent her in North America.
Genre
K-pop, Bubblegum Pop, Electropop, R&B, EDM
Instruments
Vocals, Piano
Labels
- Coridel Entertainment
- United Talent Agency
Until 2014, she was also signed up with SM Entertainment and Interscope Records.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
50 kg or 110 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jessica has dated –
- Tyler Kwon (2013-Present) – Jessica has been dating the CEO of the Coridel Entertainment, Tyler Kwon since 2013. There were rumors about the two dating but they themselves never agreed or denied the relationship. In 2016, Jessica publicly accepted her relationship with Tyler.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
She is of South Korean descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Thick eyebrows
Brand Endorsements
Jessica has done endorsement work for brands like –
- LG
- Intel
- Korean chicken chain Goobne Chicken
- Casio
- Samantha Thavasa
- Domino’s Pizza
- Lotte
- Banila Co
- Shiseido
Best Known For
- Being a member of South Korean girl group Girls’ Generation until 2014
- Portraying the role of Elle Woods in the Korean version of Legally Blonde musical
- Her fashion and beauty brand ‘Blanc & Eclare’
First Album
Jessica released her first studio album titled Girls’ Generation along with the group Girls’ Generation in November 2007.
As a solo artist, she released her debut EP titled With Love, J in May 2016.
First Film
She made her theatrical film debut as herself in I Am in 2012.
First TV Show
She made her first TV show appearance on the South Korean comedy-variety show Unstoppable Marriage in 2008.
Jessica Jung Facts
- She was scouted along with her sister by an SM Entertainment agent in South Korea where they were holidaying.
- She was the first member of the Girls’ Generation to be signed up with SM Entertainment.
- After signing up with the agency in 2000, she remained a trainee with them for almost 7 years.
- Jessica made her official debut with the group, Girls’ Generation in August 2007.
- Apart from being a member of the group, she produced several solo songs and made her acting debut as well.
- In August 2014, she launched her own fashion label named ‘Blanc’ and later renamed it to ‘Blanc & Eclare’.
- She also starred in her own reality show titled Jessica & Krystal which as the name suggests, she hosted along with her sister.
- On September 30, 2014, Jessica announced that she was forced out of the group, Girls’ Generation. She broke the news through her personal Weibo account and this was later confirmed by SM Entertainment. She later also stated that she was asked to leave the group by the agency and other group members.
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