Bae Joo-hyun(born March 29, 1991), known professionally as Irene, is a South Korean singer, actress and television host. She is a member and leader of the South Korean girl group Red Velvet.Irene was born in Daegu, South Korea. Her family consists of her parents and a younger sister. She attended Haknam High School in Daegu. She joined SM Entertainment in 2009 and trained for five years.In Decem..