On January 21, a video titled “Happy New Year” was uploaded to Red Velvet’s official YouTube channel. The video shows Irene applying her makeup before the New Year’s Eve countdown show in Singapore. As she reflected on the last day of the year, Irene casually observed, “I’m turning 36.”
Despite his comment, the footage that followed quickly gained attention for the opposite reason. Born in 1991, Irene is 36 years old this year according to Korean age, but her radiant images have sparked disbelief among viewers.
Netizens reacted with amazement, leaving comments like:
- “I can’t believe he’s 36”
- “Isn’t Irene basically a vampire?”
In addition to the video, an old clip of Irene talking about her age also resurfaced and gained renewed attention online. The viral video, filmed at a countdown event, captures Irene confidently saying, “Does age really matter?” The clip has surpassed 12.7 million views, highlighting the public’s continued fascination with her ageless appeal. In the comments, when a netizen asked, “How old was he here?” a witty response simply said, “Today.”
The response drew laughter and further reinforced the sentiment shared by both fans and the general public that Irene’s youthful images make it nearly impossible to guess her true age.
With her calm confidence and timeless looks, Irene continues to prove why she remains one of K-pop’s most talked about images, even as she openly embraces aging.
Sources: Nate News
