Irene, 1991
Actors · March 29, 1991
Irene
★ HOW OLD IS IRENE?
Irene is 35 years old, born March 29, 1991 in South Korea · Aries.
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★ LEDE
About
Irene leads Red Velvet, the South Korean girl group that made her a household name across Asia. Born Bae Joo-hyun in 1991, she's juggled music stardom with hosting (Music Bank, Laundry Day) and acting roles in Women at a Game Company and Double Patty. Aries energy: direct, bold leadership—fitting for someone steering a group through a decade-plus run.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Irene (real name Bae Joo-hyun) became South Korea's export-grade pop leader as the frontwoman and voice of Red Velvet, the girl group that dominated streaming playlists across the 2010s. Born March 29, 1991, she also fronted Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi, the sub-unit that proved her pull as a solo draw. Beyond music, she hosted Music Bank from 2015–2016, shifted to variety hosting with Laundry Day (2016–2017) and Irene's Work & Holiday (2022), and took on acting roles in Women at a Game Company (2016) and Double Patty (2021)—a rare K-pop crossover into consistent screen presence. As a singer and actress, she operates in both recorded and live performance spaces. Her Aries nature (born March 29) aligns with her direct, commanding stage presence. Life path 7 suggests introspection beneath the glamour—fitting for an idol who's managed both group dynamics and solo projects without scandal or major missteps.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Irene's stage name has no known linguistic origin story in the FactSheet; her birth name Bae Joo-hyun is the documented identity.
- She hosted Music Bank, one of South Korea's longest-running music shows, during 2015–2016, giving her early broadcast credibility.
- Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi was a strategic sub-unit, allowing Irene to perform as a named artist separate from the full group.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Irene release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Irene?
- Irene is 35 years old (born March 29, 1991).
- When is Irene's birthday?
- Irene was born on March 29, 1991.
- What is Irene's zodiac sign?
- Irene is a Aries, born March 29, 1991.
- What is Irene's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Irene was born in 1991, the year of the Metal Goat.
- Where is Irene from?
- Irene is from South Korea.
- What does Irene do?
- Irene is a actor.
- Is Irene still alive?
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