Irene (singer)

Irene
Irene posing for photographers, holding up a heart sign with her hand at KCON in Japan on May 11, 2024.
Irene in May 2024
Born
Bae Joo-hyun

(1991-03-29) March 29, 1991 (age 33)
Daegu, South Korea
Alma materHaknam High School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2014–present
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
LabelsSM
Member of
Formerly ofSM Rookies
WebsiteOfficial website
Korean name
Hangul
배주현
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBae Juhyeon
McCune–ReischauerPae Chuhyŏn
Stage name
Hangul
아이린
Revised RomanizationAirin
McCune–ReischauerAirin
Signature
Signature of Irene

Bae Joo-hyun (Korean배주현; born March 29, 1991), better known by her stage name Irene (아이린), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as the member and leader of the South Korean 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 Women at a Game Company (2016) and Double Patty (2021).