Irene, born Bae Joo Hyun, is a South Korean singer, rapper, television host, and model. She was born on March 29, 1991 in Daegu, South Korea, and made her debut in the entertainment world in 2013 when she was introduced as a member of the SM Entertainment’s pre-debut group, SM Rookies. In 2014, she made her official debut as a member of the idol girl group, Red Velvet. In 2015, she made her acting debut. Since then she has appeared in both film and television dramas, as well as hosting various reality programs, including the “2019 KBS Song Festival”.