Before it was Red Velvet’s Irene, Bae Joo-Hyun It was already a name that aroused awe.
Born in 1991 in Daegu, South Korea, Irene’s story could compete with the plot of a drama K. His entry into the world of entertainment has begun almost by chance. In his last year of high school, he tagged together with a friend for an audition. Even if it has not reached the finals, a simple one Three second clips From his hearing he circulated online – and it was enough to attract the attention of Smeniorinment. In 2009, he joined himself as a trainee and five years later, he made his debut as the leader and the center of Red velvet With their Breakout single “Happiness.”
“Dea di Daegu” before debut
Even before the fame, Irene’s beauty had her myth. Known as the Dea of ​​DaeguIt was said that boys from other schools attracted that they would say outside his campus. ON MBC FM4U’s Noon Song of HopeDJ Kim Shin-Young When asked if these stories were real. Irene laughed and confirmed, “The elderly would use the placement tests as an excuse to come.” A classmate once commented, “It was as if people made a tour of the country to see his face.”
His school photos still become viral today, praised for his “unchangeable graphics of the goddess”.
While his current presence on the stage exudes Heat, once Irene was known for his detached and reserved behavior during his interior. Seulgi admitted, “It was so cute that at the beginning we couldn’t even speak to her”, While Joy He described it as “stoic and unexpressive”.
Yet behind the elegant image there was a leader full of eccentric jokes and affected around. Over time, its members have seen a woman who loves fun and rooted who has provided peaceful force and an unrivaled support behind the scenes.
More than a simple visual
Irene proved herself beyond graphics, with her Charisma on stage in shots like “Red flavor”, “Gela Cream Cake”, AND “Psycho.” His ability to command the camera thin expressions and impeccable times have become his brand. He also thrown like a Music Bank Mc and enchanted fans in reality shows such as Level project.
His versatility has extended to acting, taking roles in Game development girls and the 2021 film Double cakeexpanding its repertoire beyond the Idolo activities.
In recent years, Irene has embraced her identity as a soloist. Has continued to perform in Irene & Seulgi subunit, based on the success of “Monster,” And he fascinated the public with his solo debut single “Like a flower” in 2024.
From a high school girl whose beauty raised a sensation to Daegu to a k-pop leader, actress and now soloist, Irene’s journey reflects more than her simple legendary aspect. That fleeting 3 -second hearing clip has not only mentioned the stellar potential: it was the beginning of a legacy that continues to blossom.
