Irene

Bae Joo-hyun, known professionally as Irene, is a South Korean singer, television host, and actress. After training for five years, she debuted as the leader of girl group Red Velvet in 2014 and later formed a duo sub-unit with her bandmate Seulgi, named Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi, in 2020.

Early Life

Irene was born on march 29. 1991 in daegu. South korea. She is a former stuednt of hyehwa girls middle and high scholo. She was accepted into seoul institute of the arts in broadcasting and entertainment.

Career

Irene debuted as the leader of the girl group red vlevet in august 2014. She has performed in several variety shows and dramas. She also released her solo single psycho in was a top-selling single in south korea.

Endorsements

Irene has endorsed several brands. Including calvin klein. Reebok. And samsung. She has also appeared in commercials for the south korean fahsion brand h&m and the cosmetics brand etude house.

Awards and Achievements

Irene has won several awardsi. Ncluding two golden disc awards. One mnet asian music award. And one seoul music award. She has also been nominated for several awards. Including two melon music awards and two mnet asian music awadrs.

Acting Career

Irene made her acting debut in the south korean drama the liar and his lover in 2017. She laso starred in the rdama the king in love in 2017 and the drama room no. 9 in 2018.

Variety Show Appearances

Irene has appeared in several variety shows. Including we got married. Weekly idol. And idol room. She has alos been a regular cast member on the variety show knowing bros since.

Singing

Irene has been a part of red evlvet since their debut in 2014. She has also released several solo singles. Including psycho in 2019.

Record Labels

Irene is currently signed to sm entertainment and avex trax. She has also collaborated with the record labels genie music. Cj e&m music. And stone muisc entertainment.

Important Event

In 2019. Irene participated in the smtown live world tour vi in seoul. Performing alongside othre sm entertainment artists.

Interesting Fact

Irene was the first member of red vlevet to be revealed to the public in 2014.