IRENE

Acting

Born: March 29, 1991

Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea

Bae Joo-hyun, known professionally as IRENE, is a South Korean singer, rapper, actress and MC under SM Entertainment. She is the leader of the girl group Red Velvet and its sub-unit Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi. Irene hosted the television programs Music Bank (2015–2016), Laundry Day (2016–2017), and Irene's Work & Holiday (2022), as well as various music festivals and award events. As an actress, Irene has starred in Game Development Girls (2016) and Double Patty (2021).