πππΉ ππππππ 「✧」Red Velvet Members
Red Velvet (λ λ벨벳) is a five-member girl group under SM Entertainment. The group debuted on August 1, 2014 with originally four members: Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Joy. Yeri joined in March 2015.
The group's name represents its concept, defined by two different images, "Red" and "Velvet". "Red" signifies their vivid and bold image, whereas "Velvet" reflects their classy and toned-down side. Songs like "Happiness", "Ice Cream Cake", and "Dumb Dumb" falling into the "Red" concept, in contrast to "Be Natural", "Automatic", and "One of These Nights" which falls into the "Velvet" concept, with "Russian Roulette" and "Rookie" falling in both "Red" and "Velvet" concepts.
Red Velvet Fandom Name: ReVeluv
Red Velvet Official Fan Color: Pastel Coral
Red Velvet Official Accounts:
Instagram: @redvelvet.smtown
Facebook: RedVelvet
Twitter: @RVsmtown
Official Website: redvelvet.smtown.com
Official Website (Japan): redvelvet-jp.net
Youtube: Red Velvet
V Live: Red Velvet
TikTok: @redvelvet_smtown
Before their debut, Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Yeri were previously part SM Rookies, SM Entertainment's pre-debut team of trainees under SR14G (SMROOKIES 2014 Girls). The members appeared in multiple music videos and posted their own content using SM Rookies. Seulgi was the first to be recruited in 2007 through SM Saturday Open Audition and made a cameo in Henry's "Fantastic". Irene became a trainee of SM Entertainment back in 2009, and made a cameo in Henry's "1-4-3 (I Love You)". Wendy was recruited in 2012 during SM Global Audition in Canada, and released an OST for drama Mimi. Joy was recruited through SM Global Audition in Seoul in 2012. Finally, Yeri was casted from SM Global Audition in US in 2011.
Current state:
active
SM Entertainment:
August 1, 2014 - present
Avex Trax:
July 1, 2018 - present
Subgroup(s):
Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI
Debut:
August 1, 2014
Debut to 1st win:
238 days
Active years:
2014-2021
Country:
South Korea
Most popular member:
Irene
Fun Facts and Trivia
The name Red Velvet represents the two different images that the group has. ‘Red’ refers to the vivid, bright, and bold side while ‘Velvet’ reflects the classy and mature image.
The official fandom name of Red Velvet is ReVeluv, pronounced Re-Ve-Love. The first 4 letters, ReVe, come from the first 2 letters of Red and Velvet. Luv represents the love that fans and Red Velvet have for each other.
Yeri made an appearance in Red Velvet's first music video Happiness prior to her officially joining the group. She was part of SM Rookies at the time.
The tallest member of Red Velvet is Joy with a height of 168 cm (5'6'').
The shortest members of Red Velvet are Irene, Yeri, and Wendy with a height of 160 cm (5'3'').
Irene & Seulgi formed the group's first sub-unit. They debuted in 2020.
Siblings: Irene has a younger sister. Wendy has an older sister. Seulgi has an older brother. Joy has 2 younger sisters. Yeri has 3 younger sisters.
Red Velvet made a cameo in the last episode of the TV drama Descendants of the Sun.
(Irene: Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual, Center)
Bae Joo Hyun (λ°°μ£Όν; born Mar 29, 1991), better known as Irene is the leader of the Kpop group Red Velvet and the sub-unit Irene & Seulgi. Irene made her debut with Red Velvet on Aug 1, 2014 at the age of 23.
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.
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.
Stage Name: Irene (μμ΄λ¦°)
Birth Name: Bae Ju Hyun (λ°°μ£Όν)
Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Center
Birthday: March 29, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 160 cm (5’3″) (Official) / 158 cm (5’2″) (Approx. real height)*
Weight: 44 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENTJ
Sub-Unit: IRENE & SEULGI
Instagram: @renebaebae
(Seulgi: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist)
Kang Seul Gi (κ°μ¬κΈ°; born Feb 10, 1994), simply known as Seulgi, is Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist of the Kpop group Red Velvet and the sub-unit Irene & Seulgi. Seulgi was 20 years old when she debuted with Red Velvet in 2014.
Seulgi joined SM Entertainment in 2007 after participating in an open SM audition in 2006. She was in sixth grade when she passed the audition. She trained for a total of seven years before her official debut with Red Velvet on Aug 1, 2014 at the age of 20. She is the main dancer and lead vocalist of the group.
Fun Facts and Trivia
She studied at the Seoul of Performing Arts High School.
Her MBTI is ISFP.
Out of all the Red Velvet members, Seulgi trained the longest (7 years).
She is the only member of Red Velvet to have monolids.
She is also the only RV member to use her real name as her stage name.
She sleeps deeply. Once she falls asleep, she won't wake up even with a loud noise.
She is the only RV member to have a brother.
She has a pure and gentle personality.
Her role models are TVXQ and BoA.
Stage Name: Seulgi (μ¬κΈ°)
Birth Name: Kang Seul Gi (κ°μ¬κΈ°)
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: February 10, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 164 cm (5’5″) (Official) / 161 cm (5’3″) (Real height)*
Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Sub-Unit: IRENE & SEULGI
Instagram: @hi_sseulgi
(Wendy: Main Vocalist)
Son Seung Wan (μμΉμ; also stylized Shon Seung Wan), better known as Wendy, is a South Korean singer and the main vocalist of the Kpop group Red Velvet. Wendy was 20 years old when she debuted with Red Velvet in 2014.
Wendy started dreaming of becoming a singer at the age of 6. She moved to Canada when she was in fifth grade. She later moved to Minnesota, United States from seventh grade to ninth grade. Her family moved back to Canada and she graduated from high school there. Wendy did very well in school and was selected as an outstanding student with a GPA of 3.85.
Wendy participated in many competitions while she was a student. She won several awards in 7th and 8th grade. She was also the main soprano at her school choir and won the vocalist of the year for several years.
Wendy auditioned for Cube Entertainment in 2010 and made to the top 15 finalists. It was also revealed by YG Entertainment's CEO that Wendy once auditioned for YG Entertainment but did not pass. In 2012, while accompanying a friend to an SM Entertainment audition, she was casted and passed. She was revealed as a member of SM Rookies on Mar 14, 2014 and officially debuted with Red Velvet five months later on Aug 1, 2014.
Stage Name: Wendy (μ¬λ)
English Name: Wendy Son (μ¬λμ)
Korean Name: Son Seung Wan (μμΉμ)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: February 21, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 160 cm (5’3″) (Official) / 159 cm (5’3’’) (Approx. real height)*
Weight: 47 kg (104 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISFP
Instagram: @todayis_wendy
(Joy: Lead Rapper, Vocalist)
Park Soo Young (λ°μμ; born Sep 3, 1996), better known as Joy, is a South Korean actress, TV host, singer, and member of the Kpop group Red Velvet. She is the only RV member that was not part of SM Rookies prior to their debut.
Joy entered SM Entertainment in 2012 after passing their global audition. She was the only member of Red Velvet (RV) that was not part of SM Rookies. She trained for 2.5 years before making her official debut with Red Velvet on Aug 1, 2014 at the age of 17.
She participated in season 4 of the television show We Got Married and was paired with BtoB's Yook Sungjae. They won MBC's Best Couple Award in 2015.
Aside from her activities as the sub-vocalist and lead rapper of Red Velvet, Joy has starred in several TV dramas: The Liar and His Lover (2017) and Tempted (2018).
Stage Name: Joy (μ‘°μ΄)
Birth Name: Park Soo Young (λ°μμ)
Position: Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: September 3, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 168 cm (5’6″) (Official) / 167 cm (5’6″) (Approx. real height)*
Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP
Instagram: @_imyour_joy
TikTok: @__imyour_joy
(Yeri: Rapper, Vocalist, Maknae)
Kim Ye Rim (κΉμλ¦Ό; born Mar 5, 1999), better known as Yeri, is a South Korean actress, singer, and the youngest member of the Kpop group Red Velvet. Yeri was 16 years old when she debuted with Red Velvet in 2015. She is the youngest member of Red Velvet (born Mar 5, 1999).
Yeri joined SM Entertainment after passing an open global audition in 2011. She appeared originally in Red Velvet's Happiness MV as a member of SM Rookies. The video was released in Aug 2014. At the time, she had not debuted with the group yet.
On March 10, 2015, Yeri was officially introduced as a new member of Red Velvet.
She made a cameo on the KBS drama Descendants of the Sun in 2016.
Stage Name: Yeri (μ리)
Birth Name: Kim Ye Rim (κΉμλ¦Ό)
English Name: Katy
Position: Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Maknae
Birthday: March 5, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 160 cm (5’3″) (Official) / 158 cm (5’2″) (Approx. real height) *
Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP
Instagram: @yerimiese
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