Irene | |
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Born | Bae Joo-hyun March 29, 1991 Daegu, South Korea |
Alma mater | Haknam High School |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2014–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Labels | SM |
Member of | |
Formerly of | SM Rookies |
Website | Official website |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 배주현 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Bae Juhyeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Pae Chuhyŏn |
Stage name | |
Hangul | 아이린 |
Revised Romanization | Airin |
McCune–Reischauer | Airin |
Signature | |
Bae Joo-hyun (Korean: 배주현; 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).