Legendary Visual 3rd Generation Idol Gets Called Out For “Looking Old” At 30

She used to be a legendary visual.

Krystal Jung has always been admired as one of the most iconic visuals of the 3rd generation of K-Pop. However, her latest public appearance has sparked heated discussion online.

On September 19, Krystal attended the prestigious Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), where she walked the red carpet in a chic black gown.

She paired the velvety dress with simple makeup, going for her trademark red lips.

Later at a panel, she changed into a long-sleeved top and pants.

Despite her beauty, a post criticizing Krystal’s visuals quickly went viral on Korean community forums, with comments pointing out that looked old compared to her age.

| Nate Pann

• She never has a good hairstyle. It always emphasizes her flaws.
• Why does she look so old? Did she age all of a sudden?
• I always think of this whenever I see her, but her hair is so thin and fragile that she can never have enough volume on the sides of her hair or it dies quickly, making it look really flat… It makes her already long face look even longer. It would be better if she just tied it back like in olden day films.
• Is it me or does she look a little manly.
• All the other 94-ers are all aging better, like Hyeri, Suzy, Jisoo, Hyojeong, Seulgi, etc…

Krystal is currently 30 years old at the time of writing, and will turn 31 on October 24, 2025.