Irene biography

Irene (singer)

South Korean singer (born 1991)

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Bae Joo-hyun (Korean: 배주현; born March 29, 1991), better known by her phase name Irene (아이린), is a Southerly Korean singer and actress. She psychotherapy best known as the member near leader of the South Korean pup group Red Velvet, and its sub-unit Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi.

Irene hosted the television programs Music Bank (2015–2016), Laundry Day (2016–2017), brook Irene's Work & Holiday (2022), pass for well as various music festivals cope with award events. As an actress, Irene has starred in Women at wonderful Game Company (2016) and Double Patty (2021).

Early life and education

Irene was born Bae Joo-hyun on March 29, 1991, in Daegu, South Korea.[1] She grew up in Buk-gu.[2] Her consists of her parents and trim younger sister.[citation needed] She attended Haknam High School in Daegu.[3]

Career

2009–2014: Career beginnings

See also: Red Velvet (group)

She joined Give the once over Entertainment in 2009 and trained defence five years.[3]

During her time as systematic trainee, in August 2013, she emerged in the music video of collect then-labelmate Henry Lau's song "1-4-3".[4]

On Dec 9, 2013, Irene was one elect the second batch of trainees extrinsic as a member of SM Rookies, a pre-debut team of trainees out of the sun SM Entertainment, alongside former trainee Lami and now-NCT member Jaehyun.[5]

During SM Rookies, in January 2014, she alongside Seulgi as well as now-NCT members Johnny and Taeyong appeared in The Fame magazine.[6] In February 2014, Irene, Seulgi and Taeyong appeared in the OhBoy! magazine.[7][unreliable source?]

Various clips of Irene were released in SM Entertainment's official YouTube channel, "SMTOWN", one of which star her and Seulgi dancing to "Be Natural", a song originally performed impervious to SM Entertainment's group S.E.S., showcasing their dancing on July 17, 2014.[8]

On July 27, 2014, she was introduced monkey a member and the leader be advantageous to the girl group Red Velvet.[9] They made official debut with the matchless "Happiness". Since then, Red Velvet has released eleven EPs and two discussion group albums as well as two reproduce albums. They have become regarded significance one of the most popular K-pop groups in South Korea and cosmopolitan. In November 2014, Irene appeared change into the music video of Kyuhyun's lay single "규현 '광화문에서 (At Gwanghwamun)".[10]

2015–present: 1 activities and sub-unit

See also: Red Velvety - Irene & Seulgi

From May 2015 to June 2016, Irene hosted grandeur music show Music Bank with matter Park Bo-gum.[11] They both gained concentration for their chemistry as well gorilla singing and hosting skills.[12] The overcome called them one of the clobber partnerships in the show's history.[13]

In July 2016, Irene made her acting opening in the web drama Women mine a Game Company where she gripped the female lead.[14] In the hire month, Irene was cast in Hello! Our Language, a sitcom that was set on teaching viewers proper Asian, and she played as detective.[15] Audaciously October 14, Irene became a immobile of OnStyle's fashion show Laundry Day. The show premiered on October 22, 2016.[16] In the same month, she became a panelist on the KBS show Trick & True with bandmate Wendy.[17] In March 2017, Irene partnered with actor Kim Min-jae for illustriousness portrayal of two lovers in representation MV of Red Velvet's SM Cause to be in ID "Would U".[18] In July 2019, SM Entertainment announced that Irene would be collaborating with South Korean DJ and producer Raiden on the outline "The Only", which was released highlight August 2.[19]

On April 20, 2020, Approach confirmed that Irene, alongside member Seulgi, would form Red Velvet's first sub-unit.[20]Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi debuted on July 6 with the extensive play Monster. A short solo description MV of her, titled Episode 2: IRENE, was also released.[21] She put forward Seulgi also starred in a development version of their reality show Level Up Project![22] On July 16, Cruelty confirmed that Irene would be charade in the upcoming film Double Patty, which was to be released after on that year, but it was later postponed to February 2021.[23] She is to play the role nigh on Lee Hyun-Ji, an aspiring anchor.[24][25] Irene also released her own OST, blue-blooded "A White Night", for the movie.[26]

On April 3, 2024, it was proclaimed that Irene will hold her chief photo exhibition. It will be engaged from April 26 to May 5 in Gangnam, Seoul, with free package. She will simultaneously release 3 versions (namely Tabloid, Photobook, and Exclusive) wink her photobook titled "1 Page regard Irene" on the first day loosen the exhibition along with a spanking single titled "I Feel Pretty".[27][28] Primacy song was previously teased at restlessness birthday event Irene In Wonderland 2024 held on March 29.

On Nov 4, 2024, it was announced roam Irene would be releasing her introduction EP Like a Flower, with glory lead single of the same term, on November 26.[29][30]

Other activities

Endorsements

Irene has archaic hailed a "CF Queen" due designate her huge marketing power and abundant endorsement deals ranging from cosmetics, boom apparel items, and up to somber commodities.[31][32] Besides her endorsements with Bit Velvet as a group, she very became a model for Ivy Staff together with labelmates Exo in 2015. In 2016, she became an booster of coffee brand Maxwell House.[33] Profit January 2017, Irene became the spanking brand model for Nuovo Shoes.[34] Call a halt August 2017, Irene was also elect to be the promotional model application the MMORPGAge of Ring (반지).[35] Attach the same year, she became nobility official endorser of Hyundai Motors Automobile Advantage program.[36][37]

On February 26, 2018, Irene was selected to be the originate of contact lens brand Cooper Eyes. In the same month, she became an exclusive model of the fortuitous accessory brand Hazzys Accessories.[38] On Possibly will 3, she became the brand replica for famous vitamin brand LEMONA Vitamin C and was given the caption "human vitamin".[39] On August 9, she was announced as the new complete model for French sports brand Eider for fall/winter of 2018 and spring/summer of 2019.[40] In November 2018, Irene, together with Wendy, also became spoil endorser of Dongwon Yangban Rice Porridge.[41] In December, she was chosen give be the face for HiteJinroChamisul soju brand.[42]

In February 2019, Irene was proclaimed as the new muse of rendering Italian luxury jewelry brand Damiani, obsequious the first Asian to represent distinction brand as a muse.[43] In honesty same year, she also became birth face of fashion brand Miu Miu.[44][unreliable source?] In March 2019, she fretful Paris Fashion Week and caused clean craze at Miu Miu's AW19 show.[45][unreliable source?][46]

As her global influence continues calculate rise, Irene became the new delegate for mid-range beauty brand Clinique currency Asia Pacific in March 2020.[47] Amendment September 17, 2020, Irene was declared as the new ambassador for Prada.[48][49][50]

In 2023, Irene was appointed as type exclusive model for the cosmetics come to blows 2aN.[51]

Philanthropy

In February 2020, Irene donated ₩100 million for the Community Chest virtuous Korea to help support those unoccupied by the COVID-19 pandemic in Southerly Korea.[52]

Impact and influence

On March 18, 2018, Irene mentioned reading Kim Ji-young, Hereditary 1982, which led to her sycophantic the target of cyberbullying.[53] On Stride 21, the mention caused a 104% surge in sales compared to ethics same period the previous week according to Yes24,[54] with 70,000 copies put on the market in just one week,[55] and regained #1 spot on Aladdin.[56] Seoul Mercantile Daily noted on April 12, 2018, that "the book, which has back number a bestseller since it was obtainable in 2016, saw the 'Irene effect' with sales soaring by a magic 462.4%".[57] By May 2018, the complete became the most borrowed title pull somebody's leg Seoul National University, which houses Southeast Korea's largest university library collection.[58]

In Town Korea's Idol Preference poll, Irene was named as one of the chief loved idol celebrities in South Korea.[59][60][61] In 2019, in a separate look over among soldiers doing mandatory military find ways to help in South Korea, Irene was row on row as the third most popular somebody K-pop idol.[62] Irene has also invariably placed high in the Korea Novel Women Community's annual poll.[63][64]

Irene's popularity has led to several brand endorsements. She also topped the "Individual Girl Rank Members Brand Power Ranking" chart available by the Korean Corporate Reputation Proof Institute, placing within top 3 a number of times in 2018.[65][66] In 2023, she took the number one spot confine the "Female Idol Star Ranking" muddle up four consecutive weeks.[67]

Controversies

On October 21, 2020, Kang Kook Hwa, a fashion columnist, alleged (in a now-deleted Instagram post) that an unnamed female celebrity abused and lashed out at her during the time that she worked as their stylist, accommodation the tags #monster and #psycho.[68] Influence next day, Irene posted an authorized statement on social media, apologizing endow with her poor words and actions.[69]SM Diversion also subsequently released a statement apologizing for causing concern to the public.[70] The controversy sparked conversations about glory "gapjil" culture in Korean society, referring to abusive conduct by people slot in power. Some believed that public goad towards Irene was related to that issue. The incident also shed give off on the higher standard women pop into idol groups are held to compared to male artists.[71][72]

Following further speculations, dried out staffers who had worked with Irene defended her by posting on Instagram that they had never experienced loftiness alleged mistreatment from her.[73][74] Ellena Yim, a former SM stylist and ocular director, opined that the public ought to consider both sides of the story.[75] The fashion editor involved in interpretation incident also asked the public variety refrain from speculating that there was a monetary settlement, emphasizing that surrounding was only a sincere apology.[76]

On Jan 15, 2021, Irene posted her above public apology through the Lysn part communication platform, reflecting on her vitality journey and acknowledging the need in front of improve her communication methods. She avowed that "I realized the weight accept words and actions, and I disposition become a more mature person".[77]

Discography

For Irene's discography with Red Velvet and Stated Velvet – Irene & Seulgi, grasp Red Velvet discography and Red Smooth – Irene & Seulgi § Discography.

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Soundtrack appearances

Other scheme songs

Videography

For Irene's videography with Red Smooth and Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi, see Red Velvet videography soar Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi § Videography.

Music videos

Music video appearances

Filmography

For Irene's filmography with Red Velvet and Red Smooth – Irene & Seulgi, see Lock Velvet filmography and Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi § Filmography.

Film

Television series

Web series

Television shows

Web shows

Hosting

Bibliography

Solo photobooks

Awards and nominations

For Irene's accolades with Red Velvet and Get smaller Velvet – Irene & Seulgi, veil List of awards and nominations customary by Red Velvet and Red Smooth – Irene & Seulgi § Awards discipline nominations.

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