Irene (singer)

Irene
Irene in 2025
Born
Bae Joo-hyun

(1991-03-29) March 29, 1991
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
RRBae Juhyeon
MRPae Chuhyŏn
Stage name
Hangul
아이린
RRAirin
MRAirin
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).