Red Velvet Irene's Solo Debut Announcement Goes Viral Among Koreans

Red Velvet’s Irene has finally confirmed her solo debut, sparking a wave of excitement among fans and netizens alike.

Irene’s first solo mini-album, titled Like A Flower, is set to release later this month and mark a new chapter in her already illustrious career. SM Entertainment unveiled the news on November 4 at midnight KST through Red Velvet’s official social media accounts, stunning fans with a teaser image of Irene surrounded by vibrant flowers and butterflies, hinting at a fresh, ethereal theme for her solo launch.

IRENE The 1st Mini Album 【Like A Flower】
➫ 2024.11.26 6PM (KST)#아이린 #IRENE #LikeAFlower #IRENE_LikeAFlower #레드벨벳 #RedVelvet pic.twitter.com/5Z2uJP4OKV

— Red Velvet (@RVsmtown) November 3, 2024

While details about the album remain limited, SM has revealed that it will feature a surprising eight tracks, a detail that has already thrilled fans who were expecting only a few songs. The anticipation surrounding Irene’s debut has only intensified as fans speculate about the album’s musical style and concept.

Irene's debut mini album 'Like a Flower' will have a total of 8 songs!

Irene is expected to showcase her charm and music world through this album of various genres! https://t.co/dH6sXqnRrD #IRENE #아이린 #RedVelvet @RVsmtown pic.twitter.com/uQNuvifUSe

— Irene 아이린 Global 🌷 (@irene_global) November 4, 2024

The announcement quickly went viral on Korean forums, particularly on TheQoo, as fans celebrated the long-awaited news. Irene’s immense popularity and her lasting influence in the K-pop world were clearly reflected in the overwhelming response, with many netizens reminiscing about her early days in Red Velvet and expressing their eagerness to hear her solo sound.