Red Velvet trivia and fun facts

Irene (Bae Joohyun) is the leader and oldest member, born March 29, 1991.

Red Velvet performed in Pyongyang in April 2018 as part of a South Korean cultural delegation, a historic diplomatic event.

Wendy fell from a stage during the SBS Gayo Daejeon rehearsal on December 25, 2019, suffering fractures and injuries. She was on hiatus for over a year during her recovery.

Irene's real name is Bae Joo-hyun. She was born on March 29, 1991, making her the oldest member of Red Velvet.

Wendy (Son Seung-wan) is widely considered one of the strongest vocalists in K-pop, known for her powerful belt and R&B-influenced delivery. She has released multiple successful solo projects.

Happiness was released on August 1, 2014, with the original 4 members before Yeri joined.

Yeri (Kim Yerim) joined as the 5th member in March 2015 for the Ice Cream Cake comeback.

"Red" represents upbeat pop songs and "Velvet" represents smooth R&B and mature concepts.

Red Flavor (2017) is the quintessential "Red" song - bright, summery, and energetic.

Red represents a bright, bold, and energetic pop style while Velvet represents a sophisticated, sensual, and R&B-influenced sound. This duality makes them unique in K-pop.

Yeri (Kim Ye-rim) joined Red Velvet on March 17, 2015, expanding the group from 4 to 5 members. She joined during the group's promotions for Ice Cream Cake.

Joy starred in the drama My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) alongside Lee Hyun-woo on tvN. She received positive reviews for her acting in the role.

Red symbolizes pop: bright, colorful, and bold. Velvet symbolizes R&B: smooth, elegant, and sophisticated. This dual identity is the foundation of their entire artistic concept.