On August 1, 2014, the well-known South Korean girl group Red Velvet, made its debut with SM Entertainment. Renowned for their distinctive idea of fusing “Red” and “Velvet,” the group has cemented its place as one of the most significant K-pop performers. Each of the five members—Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri—brings to the group their own distinct charm, skill, and personality.
Let’s examine these multi-talented artists’ biographies in detail here.
1. Irene
- Born: March 29, 1991
- Stance: Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Center
- Nationality: South Korean
Irene is well-known for her breathtaking appearance and has regularly topped K-pop industry beauty polls. Irene is praised for her ability to switch between Red Velvet’s more sophisticated “Velvet” themes and their more upbeat “Red” notions with ease. Irene has demonstrated her versatility by pursuing careers in acting, hosting, and modeling in addition to her music career. In 2024, Irene made her eagerly awaited solo debut with a mini-album called “Like A Flower.” The main track’s music video was also released under the same name. The album has sold over 200k copies and is incredibly well-liked by fans.
2. Seulgi
- Born: February 10, 1994
- Stance: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
- Nationality: South Korean
Kang Seuln Gi, often known as Seulgi, is well known for her flawless dancing and amazing stage presence. She was born in Ansan, South Korea, and spent more than seven years in SM Entertainment perfecting her skill before making her debut. Seulgi is praised for her emotive performances, especially the way she uses movement to portray emotion. In 2022, Seulgi released her solo album 28 Reasons, demonstrating her breadth as an artist. She has also dabbled in solo endeavors.
3. Wendy
- Born: February 21, 1994
- Stance: Main Vocalist
- Nationality: South Korean
Born and raised in Richmond Hill, Canada, Son Seung-wan, better known by her stage name Wendy, has a global viewpoint and speaks English well. Wendy, Red Velvet’s powerful vocalist, is renowned for her emotive delivery of ballads and live performances. She also has an amazing vocal range. Wendy’s love of music began at a young age, and her 2021 solo debut album, Like Water, reflects her enthusiasm. Fans call Wendy the “Vitamin” of the trio because of her vivacious attitude, wit, and generosity.
4. Joy
- Born: September 3, 1996
- Stance: Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist
- Nationality: South Korean
The group’s mood-maker, Park Soo-young, also known as Joy, was born in Jeju, South Korea. Joy is known as the “Happy Virus” because of her brilliant smile and endearing nature. With roles in dramas such as The Liar and His Lover (2017), Tempted (2018), The One and Only (2021), and Once Upon a Small Town (2022), Joy is also a successful actor. In addition to providing vocals for Red Velvet’s songs, Joy made her solo debut in 2021 with the publication of her debut album, Hello.
5. Location
- Born: March 5, 1999
- Stance: Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Maknae
- Nationality: South Korean
Kim Ye-rim, or Yeri, joined Red Velvet in 2015, shortly after their debut, becoming the youngest member. Yeri has also shown her creative side by participating in songwriting and penning lyrics for various tracks. Outside of music, she has made strides in acting and appeared in the show Bitch X Rich, for which she gained immense popularity in the industry. The artist’s solo endeavors have also gained attention, with her single Autumn Fallin’ (2021) further showcasing her vocal and artistic abilities.
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