Irene (Bae Joo-hyun) Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Irene (Bae Joo-hyun)

• Irene is a South Korean singer, television host, and actress, who is well-known for being a member of the highly popular South Korean girl group ‘Red Velvet,’ which is part of the record label SM Entertainment.

• She spent her childhood in the Buk-gu district in Daegu.
  

  A childhood image of Irene

• In 2009, Irene began her training with SM Entertainment and underwent five years of training. In 2014, while she was part of the pre-debut trainee group called ‘SM Rookies’ under SM Entertainment, she appeared in The Celebrity magazine alongside her fellow group member Seulgi and members of the labelmate group NCT, including Johnny and Taeyong.

• On July 27 2014, Irene was selected as the leader of the girl group ‘Red Velvet,’ which includes four other members: Seulgi, Wendy, Yeri, and Joy.
  

  Members of South Korean girl group Red Velvet

• The music video of their debut song ‘Happiness’ garnered over two million views on YouTube within the first 24 hours of its release. However, it was later removed due to controversy related to certain background images, and an edited version of the music video was subsequently uploaded. In August 2014, ‘Happiness’ became the second-most viewed K-pop music video worldwide. Red Velvet made history as the first K-pop girl group to have their debut single ranked on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart, reaching number four.

• On 13 September 2014, the group released their second digital single, ‘Be Natural.’

• From May 2015 to June 2016, Irene and actor Park Bo-gum co-hosted the music show Music Bank. People really liked how they worked together and sang and hosted, and they were considered one of the best pairs in the show’s history.
  

  Irene while hosting ‘Music Bank’ show with Park Bo-gum

• In 2017, she hosted the KBS Song Festival with Jin from BTS, Sana from Twice, and Chanyeol from Exo.

• In 2020, Irene used her voice to play the character Baby Bun in the American animated movie ‘Trolls World Tour.’ Then, in 2021, she had the main role as Lee Hyun-ji in a South Korean film called ‘Double Patty.’
  

  Irene in a still from the 2021 South Korean film ‘Double Patty’

• According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Irene’s personality type is ISFJ (Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Judging).

• She also enjoys a close friendship with Jennie, a member of the popular South Korean girl group BLACKPINK.
  

  Irene hugging Jennie of BLACKPINK

• Irene is recognized as the ‘CF Queen’ due to her substantial marketing power, leading to numerous endorsement deals across various products, from cosmetics to luxury fashion items and everyday goods.

• She is a talented cook, particularly known for her delicious seaweed soup, often prepared for birthdays.

• In Red Velvet, Irene is associated with the colour pink, according to the group’s concept and imagery.

• During her free time, she enjoys doing laundry and ironing clothes.
  

• In 2017, she became the official endorser for Hyundai Motors’ Auto Advantage program.

• Irene has a talent for imitating the voice of Doraemon, a popular Japanese fictional character.

• In her earlier years, she gained fame as an ‘Ulzzang,’ known for her good looks and fashion sense, particularly in Daegu. ^[10]KBIZoom

• It’s worth noting that Irene is allergic to chicken and becomes unwell when she consumes it, and she’s not a fan of coffee. ^[11]Koreaboo

• She is fond of collecting items that are purple in colour.

• Irene’s immense popularity has resulted in numerous brand endorsements, and she consistently ranks among the top three in the ‘Individual Girl Group Members Brand Power Ranking,’ a publication by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute. She achieved several top-three rankings in 2018. ^[12]Sports Q

• In 2018, Irene, along with her fellow Red Velvet group members, had the unique opportunity to perform in front of Kim Jong-un, the supreme leader of North Korea. This special performance took place during a concert featuring South Korean musicians at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre in Pyongyang, North Korea.
  

  Irene with Kim Jong-un in a group photo taken in North Korea

• In a 2019 survey conducted among South Korean soldiers completing their mandatory military service, Irene was recognized as the third most popular female K-pop idol. ^[13]La Republica

• In February 2019, Irene achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Asian to be announced as the inaugural muse of Damiani, an esteemed Italian luxury jewellery brand. During the same year, she was chosen as the face of the renowned Italian high-end fashion brand Miu Miu, further solidifying her status in the fashion world.
  

  Irene with Ernesto Miraglia (Regional Director for Asia Pacific of Damiani Group)

• Irene once expressed her desire to go on a solo trip.

• In Gallup Korea’s Idol Preference poll, which was active until 2020, Irene consistently ranked as one of the most beloved idol celebrities in South Korea for the past four years. ^[14]Gallup ^[15]Gallup ^[16]Gallup

• In 2020, she was appointed as the brand ambassador for the high-end fashion brand Prada.
  

• In 2020, Irene donated 100 million won to the Community Chest of Korea. Her contribution was aimed at providing support to individuals and communities facing difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea. ^[17]Naver

• She is often spotted consuming alcohol in public. During an interview, Irene’s fellow group member, Yeri, shared that Irene tends to send selfies to her fellow group members after getting drunk. ^[18]Koreaboo
  

  Irene pouring Soju (South Korean alcohol) into a glass