A Chinese Magazine Stylist Post Against Red Velvet’s Irene Is Going Viral On Weibo
Chinese netizens have begun trending the hashtag, #IreneApologize# in light of Red Velvet Irene‘s recent controversy regarding her past behavior. A Chinese stylist, Belle Shao, who worked with Red Velvet for a previous fashion spread, has stepped up to support allegations made against the visual member.
#IreneApologize# Seeing this trend, I was not at all surprised. Irene is indeed beautiful, but she’s very rude. (If I spoke on it, it would go over 1000 characters) Whoever has worked with her, will know. I think that locally, only I’ve worked with her. Her face is wasted on her.
— Belle Shao, Stylist
Upon further research, netizens uncovered that Belle Shao has worked for multiple celebrities. Specifically, she worked with Red Velvet for the CHIC Magazine September spread back in 2018.
I just want to say that it’s true. Given that they are a foreign group, I only worked with her for a day. But the Korean staff that has to work with her every day, they have it the worst. They all shiver in fear. She completely doesn’t see anyone but herself.
— Belle Shao, Stylist
As Chinese netizens are beginning to support the claims against Irene, many have expressed their disappointment in her. Irene has spoken up with an apology and a promise to reflect on her behavior.