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Princess Irene (Bae Ju Hyun)

Irene trained along with Sulli and Krystal. Before Irene debut with the Red Velvet, Irene had trained SM Entertainment for 5 years. She trainee along with Sulli, Krystal f (x), and members of other trainees.

Irene (아이린) is a South Korean singer, actress, and television host as well. She is the leader,Visual, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, and Vocalist of the girl group Red Velvet, also a member of its sub-unit Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi under SM Entertainment.

Irene looks are no joke. She is always being compared to SNSD’s Yoona and F(x)’s member Krystal who are better known as her seniors at SM Entertainment.

Irene looks are no joke. She is always being compared to SNSD’s Yoona and F(x)’s member Krystal who are better known as her seniors at SM Entertainment.

Stage Name: Irene (아이린)

Birth Name: Bae Ju Hyun (배주현)

Birthday: March 29, 1991

Zodiac sign: Aries

Height: 160 cm (5’3″) (Official) / 158 cm (5’2″)(Approx. real height)*

Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)

Blood Type: A

Chinese Name: Péi Zhū Xuàn (裴珠泫)

Nicknames: Baechu, The 2nd Tiffany, Hyun-ah

Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea

Position in group: Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual

Languages: Korean

Hobbies: Dancing, cooking seaweed soup for other members’ birthdays

Siblings: Younger sibling

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat

Family: Mother, Father, and a younger sibling.

Habits: Holding hands and linking arms.

Personality: Shy type

Specialties: Acting, Rap.

Outfit Number: 43

School: Haknam High School

Favorite Food: She eats everything, except chicken.

MBTI Type: ENTJ

Sub-Unit: IRENE & SEULGI

Instagram: @renebaebae

Irene debuted as the leader of Red Velvet on August 1, 2014 with the single "Happiness". She later debuted in their first sub unit Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi with their first mini album "Monster" on July 6, 2020.

Irene debuted as the leader of Red Velvet on August 1, 2014 with the single "Happiness". She later debuted in their first sub unit Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi with their first mini album "Monster" on July 6, 2020.

Besides her group acitvities, Irene has also partipated in acting projects. She made her debut as an actress through the 2021 movie "Double Patty." Double Patty is the story of a group of young individuals who seek to attain their goals through various means. Irene portrays Lee Hyun Ji, a hardworking newsreader. Shin Seung Ho plays Kang Woo Ram, a ssireum (Korean wrestling) star who has reached rock bottom. They met one day and started their journey.

Double Patty
Besides her group acitvities, Irene has also partipated in acting projects. She made her debut as an actress through the 2021 movie "Double Patty."
Double Patty is the story of a group of young individuals who seek to attain their goals through various means. Irene portrays Lee Hyun Ji, a hardworking newsreader.
Shin Seung Ho plays Kang Woo Ram, a ssireum (Korean wrestling) star who has reached rock bottom. They met one day and started their journey.

On July 25th 2022, Irene's first solo reality show “Irene's Work & Holiday” was launched. "Irene's Work & Holiday," Irene's first solo reality program, will depict her honest everyday life and love for work. Irene's relaxed and unaffected look will be unveiled when she went on vacation with the "Real Friends" staff who had shared all schedules and daily life with her since her debut.

On July 25th 2022, Irene's first solo reality show “Irene's Work & Holiday” was launched.
"Irene's Work & Holiday," Irene's first solo reality program, will depict her honest everyday life and love for work. Irene's relaxed and unaffected look will be unveiled when she went on vacation with the "Real Friends" staff who had shared all schedules and daily life with her since her debut.

Early Life Irene was born and raised in Daegu, South Korea. Her family consists of her parents and younger sister. During her teenage years, Irene attended Haknam High School. In 2009, she made a successful audition to SM Entertainment and trained five years in the company, before debuting as a member of Red Velvet.

Early Life
Irene was born and raised in Daegu, South Korea. Her family consists of her parents and younger sister.

During her teenage years, Irene attended Haknam High School.

In 2009, she made a successful audition to SM Entertainment and trained five years in the company, before debuting as a member of Red Velvet.

Career Irene joined SM Entertainment in 2009 when she was in her third of high school. Four years later, in 2013, she was introduced as a member of SM Rookies. She trained for a total of five years before making her official debut as the leader of Red Velvet on Aug 1, 2014, at the age of 23. Irene and Seulgi formed Red Velvet's first sub-unit named after their names. They debuted as a duo on Jul 6, 2020. Irene has been the face and model of a multitude of brands, including Miu Miu, Damiani, LEMONA Vitamin C, Eider, Hyundai, and many others. She is often ranked among the top most popular female Kpop idols.

Career
Irene joined SM Entertainment in 2009 when she was in her third of high school. Four years later, in 2013, she was introduced as a member of SM Rookies. She trained for a total of five years before making her official debut as the leader of Red Velvet on Aug 1, 2014, at the age of 23.

Irene and Seulgi formed Red Velvet's first sub-unit named after their names. They debuted as a duo on Jul 6, 2020.

Irene has been the face and model of a multitude of brands, including Miu Miu, Damiani, LEMONA Vitamin C, Eider, Hyundai, and many others.

She is often ranked among the top most popular female Kpop idols.

Diet Plan During a radio show, "Choi Hwa Jung's Power Time," the "Queendom" singer shared that she drinks a glass of pumpkin juice every afternoon, which helps her lose up to 15kg. Additionally, pumpkin juice helps improve one's digestion, which is a key to weight loss. It even keeps inflammation away as it is filled with Vitamin C and beta carotene that will guarantee an easier weight loss journey.

Workout Routine
In addition to dancing, exercising in the gym is also part of Red Velvet Irene's workout routine. It was revealed during a radio broadcast, specifically SBS PowerFM's "2 O'Clock Escape Cultwo Show," back in August 2018 that Irene is a workout buddy of EXID Hani.

Hani shared during the radio show that she and Irene visit the same gym and they often meet each other whenever they go to the gym at the same time. She added that the Red Velvet member looks pretty doing what looks like ballet moves.

Diet Plan
During a radio show, "Choi Hwa Jung's Power Time," the "Queendom" singer shared that she drinks a glass of pumpkin juice every afternoon, which helps her lose up to 15kg.
Additionally, pumpkin juice helps improve one's digestion, which is a key to weight loss. It even keeps inflammation away as it is filled with Vitamin C and beta carotene that will guarantee an easier weight loss journey.

Beauty Irene ranked #71 on the list of “The Most Beautiful Faces of 2016”. Irene ranked #55 on the list of “The Most Beautiful Faces of 2017”. Irene is ranked 41th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018”.

Beauty
Irene ranked #71 on the list of “The Most Beautiful Faces of 2016”.
Irene ranked #55 on the list of “The Most Beautiful Faces of 2017”.
Irene is ranked 41th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018”.

Dating rumor History Irene is said to have dated back in high school, prior to her becoming a trainee at SM Entertainment. There is a very old and almost unverifiable picture of Irene and her ex-boyfriend going around. The picture is said to be Irene and her high school boyfriend in their school uniforms, captured at karaoke. Post-debut, Irene was involved in a dating rumor with actor Park Bo Gum. She appeared on Radio Star and mentioned that she didn’t know the two of them were rumored to be dating.

Dating rumor History
Irene is said to have dated back in high school, prior to her becoming a trainee at SM Entertainment. There is a very old and almost unverifiable picture of Irene and her ex-boyfriend going around. The picture is said to be Irene and her high school boyfriend in their school uniforms, captured at karaoke.

Post-debut, Irene was involved in a dating rumor with actor Park Bo Gum. She appeared on Radio Star and mentioned that she didn’t know the two of them were rumored to be dating.

Irene’s ideal type
When asked about her ideal type, Irene has answered on multiple channels that she likes gentlemen.
“I don’t really care about the looks. I want a good personality… Someone with a good heart.” — Irene

Through an interview, Irene mentioned that she also wants someone who has a lot in common with her.
“After watching the movie “Man Up”, I realized I want to date someone who has a lot in common with me. I want to be comfortable next to the person I love. I want to be able to show this person who I really am.” — Irene

The Goddess of Red Velvet, Irene’s Visual Appreciation: Fun & Facts

The Goddess of Red Velvet, Irene’s Visual Appreciation: Fun & Facts

Irene is friends with Jennie from BLACKPINK. Fans are know that Irene and Jennie became friends after meeting at the same hair shop. Their friendship has grown since then, and they've become the best of friends.

Irene is friends with Jennie from BLACKPINK.
Fans are know that Irene and Jennie became friends after meeting at the same hair shop. Their friendship has grown since then, and they've become the best of friends.

Irene has several hobbies, such as, dancing, and cooking seaweed soup for other Red Velvet members' birthdays. Irene enjoys cooking and frequently prepares seaweed soup for special occasions such as birthdays.

Irene enjoys ironing and doing laundry. She likes and is good at doing house chores, Irene even said that her hobby is laundry and ironing her clothes.

Irene enjoys ironing and doing laundry. She likes and is good at doing house chores, Irene even said that her hobby is laundry and ironing her clothes.

Irene is known as "Baechu". Baechu is one of Irene's most popular fan nicknames. Even her own members refer to her as Baechu on occasion. Instagram: @renebaebae, "Baechu" is the Korean word for cabbage; it became Irene's nickname because it sounds close to the first two letters of her given name, Bae Joo Hyun.

Irene is known as "Baechu". Baechu is one of Irene's most popular fan nicknames. Even her own members refer to her as Baechu on occasion. Instagram: @renebaebae, "Baechu" is the Korean word for cabbage; it became Irene's nickname because it sounds close to the first two letters of her given name, Bae Joo Hyun.

In Red Velvet, Irene represents the color pink. Irene's signature color is pink/red/hot pink. So any shade of pink/red. Pink represents the elegance and Red represents the boldness of all colors and is exciting. These colors also represents the Greek god Aphrodite. If you didn't know Aphrodite is the goddess of Love. So this could mean that Irene represents the love for all people that love Red Velvet.

In Red Velvet, Irene represents the color pink.
Irene's signature color is pink/red/hot pink. So any shade of pink/red. Pink represents the elegance and Red represents the boldness of all colors and is exciting. These colors also represents the Greek god Aphrodite. If you didn't know Aphrodite is the goddess of Love. So this could mean that Irene represents the love for all people that love Red Velvet.

Irene is shy and doesn't say much, yet she has a habit of becoming clinging to her close friends, such as linking arms and holding hands.

Irene is shy and doesn't say much, yet she has a habit of becoming clinging to her close friends, such as linking arms and holding hands.

Irene was able to imitate Doraemon's voice. She can imitate the sound of the Korean version of Doraemon.

Irene was able to imitate Doraemon's voice.
She can imitate the sound of the Korean version of Doraemon.

In Daegu, she was well-known as an Ulzzang. In Daegu, she was famous for being a Ulzzang (pretty face). She has a Daegu accent. So, the Daegu accent is rather closer to the south Gyeongsang dialect like those of Busan, Ulsan, Geoje, etc. It's far from the Seoul accent, of course.

In Daegu, she was well-known as an Ulzzang. In Daegu, she was famous for being a Ulzzang (pretty face). She has a Daegu accent. So, the Daegu accent is rather closer to the south Gyeongsang dialect like those of Busan, Ulsan, Geoje, etc. It's far from the Seoul accent, of course.

Irene collects anything that is purple.
She collects notes, journals and anything that is purple.

Irene trained along with Sulli and Krystal. Before Irene debut with the Red Velvet, Irene had trained SM Entertainment for 5 years. She trainee along with Sulli, Krystal f (x), and members of other trainees.

Irene trained along with Sulli and Krystal.
Before Irene debut with the Red Velvet, Irene had trained SM Entertainment for 5 years. She trainee along with Sulli, Krystal f (x), and members of other trainees.

Irene gets sick whenever she eats chicken. Serious”. Irene does not like to eat chicken. she is said "when i was little, I felt sick after eating chicken chicken." so that I do not eat it. In another instance, she also talked about her fear of chickens and revealed that “When I was young, I was fell sick after eating chicken.

Irene gets sick whenever she eats chicken.
Serious”. Irene does not like to eat chicken. she is said "when i was little, I felt sick after eating chicken chicken." so that I do not eat it.

In another instance, she also talked about her fear of chickens and revealed that “When I was young, I was fell sick after eating chicken.

Her name ‘Irene’ isn’t her real name. During her trainee days her dance trainer used to call her Irene, but her name is Bae Joohyun. ‘Irene’ comes from Greek mythology meaning “Goddess of Peace.”

Her name ‘Irene’ isn’t her real name. During her trainee days her dance trainer used to call her Irene, but her name is Bae Joohyun. ‘Irene’ comes from Greek mythology meaning “Goddess of Peace.”

Irene dislikes coffee. Seriously? Dislikes coffee? How is this possible? People should opt for tea instead since getting a cup of coffee with Irene doesn't seem to be an option. Irene says her nose is sensitive and loves nothing more than the smell of freshly cleaned clothes.

Irene dislikes coffee.
Seriously? Dislikes coffee? How is this possible? People should opt for tea instead since getting a cup of coffee with Irene doesn't seem to be an option.

Irene says her nose is sensitive and loves nothing more than the smell of freshly cleaned clothes.

Irene's favorite movie is "The Notebook." This is my favorite movie. The calm and beautiful storyline is touching, but Rachel McAdam’s character is the prettiest. I watch this movie over and over because even to women she’s lovable and has a beautiful smile. — Celebrity Magazine, Feb 14

Irene's favorite movie is "The Notebook."
This is my favorite movie. The calm and beautiful storyline is touching, but Rachel McAdam’s character is the prettiest. I watch this movie over and over because even to women she’s lovable and has a beautiful smile.
— Celebrity Magazine, Feb 14

Irene and Seulgi will debut as the first Red Velvet sub-unit. Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi (아이린&슬기) is the first sub-unit of Red Velvet. They debuted on July 6, 2020 with their first mini-album Monster.

Irene and Seulgi will debut as the first Red Velvet sub-unit.
Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi (아이린&슬기) is the first sub-unit of Red Velvet. They debuted on July 6, 2020 with their first mini-album Monster.

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