Actress and singer Krystal, formerly of the girl group f(x), has begun a new chapter in her career by signing with BANA (Beasts and Natives Alike). This agency is home to animator Eric Oh, rappers Beenzino and Kim Ximya, producer 250, and singer Cho Woong. Producer 250 is best known for producing the NewJeans smash hits “Attention” and “Hype Boy.” BANA Entertainment was founded by Kim Kihyun, who previously served as a designer and music video unit head at SM Entertainment.
Krystal announced her latest move on social media, accompanied by a cover of Lalah Hathaway’s hit single “I’m Coming Back,” which she posted on her SoundCloud account.
Krystal’s move to BANA marks a significant shift since she left SM Entertainment in 2020. She started her journey by debuting with f(x) in 2009. The group originally consisted of five members: Amber, Krystal, Luna, Sulli, and Victoria. Known for its experimental style, f(x) delivered hits like “Electric Shock,” “Hot Summer,” “Red Light,” and “Rum Pum Pum Pum.” The group has been on an indefinite hiatus since the release of their 4 Walls album in 2015, although they briefly reunited in 2019 for a performance at SMTOWN LIVE in Tokyo.
Krystal left SM Entertainment in 2020 and signed with H& Entertainment. She wanted to focus on her acting career, which began in 2010 with a minor role in MBC’s sitcom More Charming by the Day. She has starred in notable projects such as SBS’s teen drama series The Heirs, tvN’s drama series Prison Playbook, and the film Cobweb in 2023.
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Krystal on her journey
Last year, Krystal opened up about wanting to reunite with the other f(x) members. She also touched on the possibility of doing music on her own.
“We have a group chat with the members where we share updates about our lives. Everyone is living busy lives. Seeing other groups reunite often brings a wave of emotions. In fact, we never anticipated that our last album would actually be our last. It would be truly wonderful if an opportunity to reunite came about. I haven’t ruled out the possibility of debuting as a solo artist either. However, there hasn’t been the right song, or the timing hasn’t worked out, or some situation has made it not feasible. Given the chance, I would love to stand on stage again. The thrill and excitement of syncing with the audience on stage are unforgettable. I want to experience it again,” she told Money Today in an exclusive interview.
f (X) クリスタル- Krystal – Melody
Krystal’s musical endeavors include releases in 2010 (“Melody”) and 2017’s (“I Don’t Wanna Love You.”) She’s also the younger sister of former Girls’ Generation member Jessica Jung, who returned to music in November with her fourth mini-album, Beep Beep.
As Krystal embarks on this latest part of her journey, fans are eager to see what new heights she’ll reach in both acting and music. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Although she’s been concentrating on acting lately, fans hope this news means Krystal’s also going to return to music. Source: Instagram/@vousmevoyez.
