Red Velvet's Irene Reflects on Debut at 24: "I Was More Focused on My Members"
Red Velvet (레드벨벳) member Irene (아이린) recently reflected on her mindset when she debuted at age 24. She admitted that her age was almost always mentioned during broadcast appearances, leading to her often being labeled the 'older sister' of the group. However, contrary to external perceptions, Irene wasn't particularly concerned about her age at the time. Instead, her focus was on looking after her fellow members, and it took many years for her to gradually learn to prioritize herself.
On May 14, YouTube channel 'No Prepare' (雖然沒準備什麼菜) released its latest video, titled "Irene, Don't Watch! Why Is This Unnie So Driven?" Irene was invited as a guest to chat with host Lee Young-ji (이영지) about her life and feelings over her many years in the industry.
At the beginning of the show, Lee Young-ji asked how long Red Velvet had been active. Irene replied, "It's been 12 years; this is our 13th year since debut." Lee Young-ji then noted that Irene debuted at 24, the same age Lee Young-ji herself turned last year. She jokingly recalled that as a child, seeing Irene debut at 24 made her think, "24 is already a very mature adult." To her surprise, when she actually reached 24, she realized it wasn't true at all. "When I really turned 24, I found out it was nothing like that! I was such a kid back then," she said, drawing laughter from the set.
Lee Young-ji then asked if Irene, having debuted at 24, was often perceived by the public as having debuted at an 'older age.' Irene admitted, "Every time I went on a show, I would hear about it."
Lee Young-ji also noted that Irene seemed to carry the stereotype of being the 'older sister' at the time. "Looking back now, 24 is still practically a baby. What did you think of it back then?" Irene responded that she didn't particularly focus on her age. "I don't think I thought that way. There was so much to do just taking care of the members around me, so for me, how old I was wasn't really that important."
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