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Irene Red Velvet Profile
- Birth name
- Bae Joo Hyun
- Birthday
- March 29, 1991
- Place of birth
- Daegu, South Korea
- Height
- 160 cm
- Age
- 35
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Nationality
- South Korean
- MBTI
- ISFJ
- Blood type
- A
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Short bio
Discover Irene's profile, including her age, birthday, height, blood type, MBTI, nationality, career, and fun facts. Learn more about the Red Velvet leader, actress, model, and member of Irene & Seulgi.
Background
Born Bae Joo Hyun on March 29, 1991, in Daegu, South Korea, Irene grew up with one younger sibling. During high school, she dreamed of becoming an announcer before her interest shifted toward performing. In 2009, she successfully passed an SM Entertainment public audition. Irene later revealed that she received the life-changing call from SM while she was on her way to buy tteokbokki, a memory fans still love hearing her tell.
After training for nearly five years, Irene was introduced as part of SM Rookies on December 9, 2013, alongside future stars Lami and NCT's Jaehyun. Before officially debuting, she appeared in Henry's "1-4-3" music video and was featured during promotions for SHINee's "Why So Serious." She debuted as the leader of Red Velvet on August 1, 2014, and has since expanded her career into acting, modeling, and the successful subunit Irene & Seulgi, while becoming one of the most recognizable visuals in K-pop.
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FAQ
- How tall is Irene?
- Irene is 160 cm tall.
- How old is Irene?
- Irene is 35 years old.
- Where is Irene from?
- Irene is from South Korean.
- What group is Irene in?
- Irene is a member of Red Velvet.
- What is Irene's MBTI?
- Irene's MBTI type is ISFJ.
- What is Irene's position?
- Irene's position is Leader, Visual, Rapper.
- What is Irene's real name?
- Irene's birth name is Bae Joo Hyun.
Fun facts
- Irene was born Bae Joo Hyun in Daegu, South Korea, and grew up with one younger sibling. Before becoming an idol, she imagined a very different future and once dreamed of working as a television announcer. Source: KProfiles
- Her journey to SM Entertainment has become one of her most famous stories. Irene was on her way to buy tteokbokki when she received the phone call informing her that she had passed SM Entertainment's public audition. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
- Irene trained for nearly five years before debuting, giving her one of the longest training periods among the original Red Velvet members. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
- Before officially debuting, Irene appeared in Henry's "1-4-3" music video and participated in promotions connected to SHINee's "Why So Serious," allowing fans to catch glimpses of her before Red Velvet existed. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
- On December 9, 2013, Irene was introduced as one of SM Rookies, alongside future NCT member Jaehyun and actress Lami. Her reveal immediately drew attention for her striking visuals. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
- Her stage name, "Irene," comes from Greek mythology, where Irene (Eirene) is known as the goddess of peace. Fans often say the name perfectly matches her calm and elegant image. Source: KProfiles
- Despite confidently performing on massive stages around the world, Irene has admitted that she suffers from acrophobia, meaning she has a fear of heights. Source: KProfiles
- From 2015 to 2016, Irene co-hosted Music Bank with actor Park Bo Gum. Their chemistry became so popular that fans still refer to them as one of K-pop's most legendary MC duos. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom), Kbizoom
- Irene expanded her career into acting in 2016, starring as A-reum in the web drama Women at a Game Company, where she played her first leading role. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
- One of Irene's sweetest traditions is making seaweed soup for the other Red Velvet members on their birthdays. In Korea, seaweed soup is traditionally eaten to celebrate birthdays, making the gesture especially meaningful. Source: KProfiles, Kpop Singers
- Irene loves collecting journals, notebooks, handwritten notes, and anything purple. Fans have often noticed that the color purple appears throughout many of her personal belongings. Source: KProfiles
- Although some people initially think Irene is quiet or intimidating, fellow member Joy has shared that she's actually incredibly warm, thoughtful, and caring once people get to know her. Source: KProfiles
- If Irene could choose any superpower, she'd pick teleportation so she could travel instantly. She has also said that Tori Kelly's "Confetti" is the song that best represents her life. Source: Kpop Singers
- In 2020, Irene and Seulgi became Red Velvet's first-ever subunit, debuting with Monster. Their powerful choreography and mature concept showcased a completely different side of Red Velvet and became one of SM Entertainment's most successful subunit launches. Source: kpopping
- Irene's influence extends far beyond music. As Red Velvet's leader, fashion icon, actress, and one of K-pop's most recognizable visuals, she has spent more than a decade helping define Red Velvet's identity while inspiring countless younger idols who cite her elegance, professionalism, and leadership as qualities they hope to emulate. Source: SM Entertainment, KProfiles, kpopping
Why Fans Love Irene
As Red Velvet's leader, Irene is admired for her quiet but dependable leadership. Although she can initially appear reserved, fellow members often describe her as thoughtful, caring, and someone who naturally looks after everyone around her. Joy has shared that Irene's warm personality often surprises people who only know her through performances.
Fans also appreciate Irene's elegance both on and off the stage. Her calm charisma, refined visuals, and professionalism have made her one of K-pop's most sought-after fashion ambassadors and brand models. Whether she's performing with Red Velvet, acting, or simply interacting with fans, Irene's graceful presence has become one of her defining qualities.