Bae Joo Hyun, known professionally as Irene, is a South Korean singer, dancer and member of RED VELVET (레드벨벳). She graduated from Haknam High School.

Before debuting, she was selected by SM Entertainment (SM엔터테인먼트) in 2009 during a public audition. She became part of SM Entertainment's pre-debut group SM Rookies and also appeared in the MVs for Henry's "1-4-3" and SHINEE's "Why So Serious".

She made her debut in August 2014 as the group's leader, main rapper, lead dancer, sub-vocalist, visual and center with the single "Happiness". SM wanted them to portray two different sides with their music, a more daring and lively side (Red) and a demure and elegant side (Velvet), and they were immediately successful, earning numerous awards since their rookie year.

She made her acting debut in July 2016 with the lead role in the web drama "Women at a Game Company" and also began making appearances in variety shows and hosting.

In July 2020, she debuted alongside Seulgi in the group's first sub-unit, IRENE & SEULGI (아이린 & 슬기), with the mini-album "Monster".

She debuted as a solo artist in November 2024 with the single album "Like A Flower".

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