“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Not everyone makes it to the top, but if I say I’m going to do something, I do it.”
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Jessica Jung
Jessica Jung is an American and South Korean singer-songwriter, actress, author, and businesswoman. She is best known for her work as a former member of the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. As an actress, Jung portrayed Elle Woods in the Korean version of the musical Legally Blonde in 2010 and played a role in the television drama Wild Romance in 2012.
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business · American and South Korean singer (born 1989) · singer · actor · model · fashion designer · television actor · stage actor · film actor · businessperson · dancer · novelist · also Jessica Jung, Jung Soo-yeon, Jessica Jong, Jessica, Jung Soo Yeon, Jung Jessica
Born 18 April 1989 · Q233911
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If you’re going to go to the schools and go to the hospitals, then you too should be documented and paying taxes under your own identity.
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2026· 20 entries
“If you’re going to go to the schools and go to the hospitals, then you too should be documented and paying taxes under your own identity.”
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“We’re going to be together. We love each other.”
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“I felt like I wasn’t ready to be a mom,”
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“I’ve seen so many people get divorced and my parents were divorced, and I’ve just always told myself that I would never, ever go through a divorce.”
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“A long time ago, I didn’t have that.”
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“Something more about becoming a woman and having a stronger message.”
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“I don’t try too hard. I do know what they want to see and what should remain private. ... They want a lot of music. They want to see me traveling. They want to interact with me and my lifestyle, who I am friends with, that kind of stuff.”
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“It’s just a given. Even as a trainee, everything is so secretive, so private. You’re taught to keep private, not to reveal your feelings, your relationships — like, no boyfriend — and stuff like that. I learned to deal with it.”
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“just because it’s a sensitive topic in Korea and throughout Asia. It’s still like that, culturally, kind of.”
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“I keep my house private, my family private and possibly, if I can, my relationship private.”
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“Before, she wanted me to be an international lawyer or an anchorwoman. But yeah, I think she’s happy now.”
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“I never knew until I started working with her.”
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“My mom was 27 when she had me. You know, I do sometimes think of that — how did my mom do it? Twenty-seven is so young,”
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“I do imagine having a kid, but later. I want a daughter, and I want to play dress up. I want her to be a little princess.”
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“That’s where I learned everything.”
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“What I ultimately want is to grow with my fans. As I become a woman — I am a woman now — as I become more mature, I want my fans to be mature with me and learn everything with me and grow.”
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“If I think about it too much, or get irritated about something, in the end, it’s just bad for me.”
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“Growing up, I never had a religion. The thing is, I am also not comfortable talking about religion. It could be sensitive.”
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It was announced Jung will reunite with Park Myung-soo at the 2026 Infinite Challenge Run in Gyeongju which will be held at Gyeongju Civic Stadium on September 19
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2024· 1 entry
Published video “‘BEEP BEEP’ 뮤직비디오 비하인드 브이로그💖(+정자매의 챌린지)”.
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2023· 4 entries
It was announced Jung would be releasing her fourth extended play titled Beep Beep on November 22
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Published video “JESSICA in Italy🇮🇹🍝”.
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Published video “VLOG | Delightful Foodie Tour in Busan 🌊😋”.
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Published video “VLOG | My Happy Days Unveiled ✈️🎂✨”.
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2022· 6 entries
Published video “My recent happy moments💛”.
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Published video “VLOG | October in China”.
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Published video “VLOG | Catch up time💛✨”.
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Published video “My favorite lip colors💄🌼🌱”.
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Published video “What I Eat In A Week 👩🏻🍳🥪”.
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Published video “My Beauty and Self-Care Items☀️”.
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2021· 1 entry
At the Blanc & Eclare flagship store building in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul
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2020· 2 entries
Debuting at number five on The New York Times Best Seller list for Young Adult Hardcover in the issue dated October 18
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Jung was announced as the new global ambassador for multinational cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and personal care company Revlon
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2017· 4 entries
Was cancelled due to Typhoon Khanun affecting the area
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To celebrate her 10th anniversary since debut
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Coridel Entertainment released a series of teaser pictures confirming that Jung was set to make her first comeback of the year with a digital single titled "Because It's Spring", on April 18, 2017
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During a mini concert at Taiwan in July 2017, Jung revealed that her birth name, as on her passport, is simply "Jessica Jung", whereas her Korean name "Sooyeon" was only obtained on a later date due to "necessity" while working in South Korea.
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2016· 2 entries
“I Love That Crazy Little Thing”
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Jung signed with Coridel Entertainment in 2016, prior to the release of her debut solo album With Love, J
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2015· 3 entries
SM Entertainment released an official statement stating that the company and the former member of Girls' Generation had officially parted ways
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Ended her contract with SM Entertainment
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Jung was confirmed to be the female lead in the Chinese romantic comedy film titled I Love That Crazy Little Thing, alongside William Chan and Nicholas Tse
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2014· 2 entries
Jung announced on her personal Weibo account that she had been "forced out" of the group
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Jung released "Say Yes"' for the Make Your Move soundtrack, featuring her sister, Krystal, and Exo's former member, Kris
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2013· 1 entry
Had "The One Like You" for Dating Agency: Cyrano
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2011· 1 entry
Jung participated on the soundtrack of the KBS drama Romance Town with the song "Because Tears Are Overflowing" (Korean: 눈물이 넘쳐서)
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2010· 2 entries
Due to Girls' Generation's overseas activities
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And played a role in the television drama Wild Romance in 2012
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2007· 1 entry
Was chosen as a member of the nine-member girl group that debuted on August 5, 2007
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1989· 1 entry
Born 1989-04-18.
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