Red Velvet's Irene Shocks Fans With Overwhelming Instagram Activity

After months of near-silence on Instagram, Red Velvet‘s Irene has taken fans by surprise with a sudden surge of posts and pictures.

Known for her typically low-profile online presence, Irene has captivated her followers by sharing a series of personal and behind-the-scenes photos—a rare treat for fans accustomed to her private nature.

irene preciousrenebae — | *@preciousrenebae/X (formerly known as Twitter)*

The Red Velvet star officially announced her solo debut with her first mini album, Like A Flower, last week. The album will contain a total of 8 tracks and is set to come out on November 26. The news has sparked high anticipation among fans, who are thrilled to see Irene take center stage with her own music.

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 Irene typically stays off social media, preferring to interact with fans through the Bubble app, her Instagram feed has come alive this week.

Irene not posting on renebaebae for years except from official teasers and cfs and waiting for the solo announcement to get back to using instagram regularly so now everything she posts feels like a teaser my little marketing genius

— Vir (@dIwIrene) November 4, 2024

so many renebaebae updates today pic.twitter.com/W9Y4MmgnVg

— vivian ˚୨୧⋆｡ (@universerene) November 4, 2024

Before this burst of activity, Irene had only posted nine times in 2024, including posts in partnership with brands like Pandora.

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However, since yesterday, she has delighted fans by sharing four new posts, offering a glimpse into her life over the past year.

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These posts include a whopping 30 images, covering everything from behind-the-scenes selfies at concerts to moments from the filming of Red Velvet’s “Cosmic” music video.

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The posts have quickly gained millions of likes, with fans celebrating this unexpected flood of updates. For many, it’s a refreshing and heartfelt look into Irene’s world, especially as she prepares for her solo debut.

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Irene’s sudden flurry of activity has only heightened fans’ excitement for Like A Flower, as they eagerly await the next phase of Irene’s journey as a solo artist.