- Was born to a black-American father who is a bassist from New York and a Korean mother born in Japan who is a singer.
- Fleunt in English, Japanese and is currently studying French.
- Graduated from Sophia University (2008).
- Is of Korean & African-American descent.
- Collaborated with Far East Movement with their single "Where the Wild Things Are" in their international album "Dirty Bass.".
- Is an international recording artist who has released over 8 albums which have gone platinum & gold since 15.
- Appears in Lionel Richie's 10th record album "Tuskegee" with an updated version of "Endless Love.".
- Attended Nile C. Kinnick High School.
- Is close friends with Korean pop star BoA.
- Is good friends with Japanese pop/R&B star Beni Arashiro, who also went to Sophia University.
- Toured and recorded "Endless Love" with Lionel Richie Lionel Richie in 2012.
- Her 4th single "Shadows of Desire" was her first A-Side to be sung entirely in English.
- "637: Always and Forever" was her first album to reach the top 20 on the Oricon Charts.
- Debut album "C.L.L. Crystal Lover Light" was noted by fans to have a more indie & acoustic feel.
- Gained attention from Epic Records (sub-label of Sony) for her recording of a jungle for Vitamin Water. This single expanded to her debut single "Eternal Memories".
- "Motherland", her 14th single, was used as the 3rd ending theme for the anime series "Fullmetal Alchemist".
- Her 3rd studio album "Almost Seventeen" debuted at #2 on the Oricon Charts, it stayed in the charts for a year and reached certified platinum by RIAJ.
- "Koi ni Ochitara" is said to have changed her focus away from R&B and more towards JPop.
- Started doing TV commercials at the age of 4.
- Her 8th single "Hard to Say", was a top 30 hit, debuting at #26.
- She released an English-language album in Asian territories including including South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand on 7 November, 2003. It was her first album to be released outside of Japan.
- Her first single to hit the top 10 was "I Like It", peaking at #8.
- Covered Amel Larrieux's "Make Me Whole".
- Her mother was a professional singer with one album.
- Her 7th studio album "All Yours" was her #1 album.
- Her 19th single "Kirakuni/Together" was sung entirely in English and was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who have worked with her idol Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey. Crystal stated it was the highlight of her career.
- Her 5th single "Girls Night" from her album "637: Always and Forever" showed the beginning of her more urban influences.
- "Almost Seventeen" sold 51, 360 units in the first week. It became her breakthrough album.
- Does not speak Korean, despite her mother being Korean.
- "Koi ni Ochitara", her 17th single, was used as the theme for Japanese drama "Koi ni Ochitara: Boku no Seikou no Himitsu".
- Debuted at the age of 13.
- Was chosen to sing the theme "ONE" for the Pokémon film "Giratina to Sora no Hanataba: Shiemi" (Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior). The producers were said to have been considering her since she sang "Lost Child" for the film "Satorare" with Shinichi Osawa and Hiroshi Fujiwara in 2001.She would then provide the voice for Nurse Joy's Chansey.
- Released "Shining" on 28 November, 2007. It was her first EP and had a Christmas theme.
- She held a Q&A on her blog in April 2011. She was asked about a possible Korean debut. She said she was able to read and write in Korean, but learning the vocabulary was hard. She would like to be able to.
- In 2014, she released her US debut video "Busy Doing Nothing" on February 14.
- For the "Final Fantasy Orchestra Album", Crystal recorded a cover of "Eyes on Me" by Chinese singer Faye Wong.
- Her single "Girlfriend" with South Korean singer BoA, was used as the image theme of the Japanese dub for the film, He's Just Not That Into You (2009).
- "All Yours" was her first album to reach #1.
- In 2011, Crystal's "Spin the Music" tour was canceled after she complained of feeling sick. She was diagnosed with "Acute Nephritis", an inflammation of the kidneys. Refunds for the tour were issued.
- "Best of Crystal Kay" was her second compilation album and included over 30 tracks. A limited edition contained 4 new tracks. It debuted at #2 on the Oricon Charts.
- Emi Maria, a half-Japanese half-Papua New Guinean singer, left a note for Crystal at a summer festival in 2009. It read "You're my idol, I'm sad I couldn't meet you in person".
- In 2010, she starred in her first role in the Japanese drama "Hidarime Tantei Eye". She played Kokusho Akira, a genius hacker who carried out crimes all over the world.
- Released her album "Call Me Miss..." on February 22, 2006, which debuted at #2 on the Oricon Charts.
- After a year hiatus, Crystal released "Kitto Eien ni" on 17 January, 2007. It was used as the ending theme for the Japanese film "Boku wa Imouto ni Koi o Suru".
- "After Love (First Boyfriend)/Girlfriend" was her second double A-Side since "Kirakuni/Together".
- Crystal's mini-album "Flash" included a tribute to Michael Jackson.
- The Japanese airings of the American drama Lost (2004) featured her track "Lonely Girl" from her 7th studio album "All Yours".
- Left Sony Music Japan & signed w/ Universal Music Group (October 2011).
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