Red Velvet's Irene Has Recently Become Korea's Favorite Viral Idol

Red Velvet’s Irene has continued to captivate netizens with her visuals today, just like yesterday… and the day before yesterday!

The idol — who is in her 10th year of activities and in her 30s — has been a hot topic on popular Korean community sites like TheQoo and Pann.

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Netizens have pointed out that this level of attention is rare for idols with such long careers, especially given the focus usually on younger girl groups. Yet, Irene remains one of the most talked about stars in Korea.

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Just today, a post on TheQoo discussing Irene’s beauty and age went viral, garnering over 50,000 views in less than an hour.

The post received hundreds of comments, all lauding her timeless beauty. Fans and netizens alike are in awe of how she still maintains her youthful appearance, looking as stunning as she did back in 2014. Others criticized the original poster for even bringing up her age, saying she doesn’t need it mentioned to emphasize her charm.

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Irene’s popularity is a testament to her enduring charm and beauty. She defies the usual trend where younger idols dominate the spotlight, proving that her appeal is as strong as ever. Her jaw-dropping visuals during “Cosmic” promotions have certainly helped with that!

“You don’t need to mention age to say she’s beautiful.”
“Gorgeous.”
“So damn beautiful.”
“She really is pretty.”
“Absolutely stunning.”
“Age aside, she’s just gorgeous.”
“That “Green Core” makeup… she looked absolutely stunning and pulled it off perfectly… her features are incredible.”
“She may seem that way, but she has a unique beauty right now.”
“Her beauty is still the same.”
“She’s always pretty without any ups and downs.”