Red Velvet’s Irene is once again proving that age is just a number.
On January 21, the group’s official YouTube channel released a behind-the-scenes video titled “Happy New Year”, showing Irene preparing for a New Year’s Eve countdown performance in Singapore. During the clip, Irene casually shared, “I’m turning 36,” surprising many viewers who felt her visuals looked no different from her early debut days.
Timeless Beauty Steals Attention
Born in 1991, Irene is officially 36 in Korean age this year. However, fans were quick to comment that her radiant skin and youthful features made the number hard to believe. Reactions flooded social media, with comments such as “There’s no way she’s 36” and “Is Irene secretly a vampire?”
Her calm elegance and natural beauty once again reminded fans why she has long been considered one of K-pop’s iconic visuals.
Viral Moment Resurfaces
Along with the new video, an older viral clip featuring Irene talking about age also resurfaced. In the short video, she says, “Does age really matter?” — a line that resonated with fans and accumulated over 12 million views.
One fan jokingly asked in the comments, “How old is she here?” to which someone replied, “Today,” earning laughs and further highlighting how little her appearance seems to change over time.
Fans Praise Her “Age-Defying Aura”
As Irene continues her activities with Red Velvet and solo schedules, fans agree on one thing — her visuals remain as striking as ever.
With elegance, humor, and timeless charm, Irene once again proves that in K-pop, age truly has no limits.