Irene of Red Velvet will debut her first solo mini-album 'Like A Flower' on November 26, featuring 8 diverse tracks.

A Dior event was held on the afternoon of the 7th at AVENUEL in Lotte Department Store, Jamsil, Seoul. Attendees included Red Velvet's Joy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Shin Ye-eun, Kim Jae-won, Kim Yuna, Bae Yoon-young, and Irene.

On the morning of the 3rd, an opening event for the brand Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s Seongsu store was held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. EXO’s Kai, Red Velvet’s Irene, Ahn Bo-hyun, and i-dle’s Miyeon attended.

Red Velvet’s Seulgi talked about an awkward experience during her solo trip to Japan. She had hoped to chat with a bartender in Japanese, but when Korean customers arrived, the bartender seated them beside her. They then asked for a photo, which turned out to be a request for their own group picture, not with Seulgi. She politely declined at first, then offered to take the photo for them. Irene joked that they had not realized Seulgi was there, and the people involved later commented online, making the story a topic of discussion.

DAZED’s August 2026 issue released a photoshoot and interview with Red Velvet’s Yeri. Shot in Phuket, the spread follows the theme “ON MY OWN TERMS,” showing her natural charm, varied styling, and vivid makeup. In the interview, she speaks about calmness, strength, and her values.

ASND, Wendy of Red Velvet’s agency, announced that it will take strong legal action against malicious posts and sexual harassment. The agency said harmful comments, false information, defamation, and sexualized remarks about the artist’s body or appearance are clear violations, and it will keep collecting evidence and respond firmly.

Joy from Red Velvet disclosed her enjoyable date with Rei from IVE, where they spent time together doing a body test and reminiscing about their recent visit to a crane game store. Joy expressed her desire to help Rei, who has had limited experiences due to her trainee life, enjoy new adventures. Rei has previously shared her admiration for Joy, stating that watching Red Velvet inspired her to pursue her idol dreams.

Red Velvet’s Irene appeared on Lee Young-ji’s YouTube channel and showed a tipsy, charming side that fans found adorable. However, some overseas viewers raised concerns about her having durian with alcohol, noting possible health risks. Studies suggest durian may hinder alcohol breakdown, though the danger depends on many factors.

2PM’s Jun. K will unveil a collaboration song with Red Velvet’s Wendy. The digital single “Your Lips (Feat. WENDY)” and its title track will be released on the 17th through music streaming sites. JYP has been sharing teaser videos, and the song will drop at 6 p.m.

On the afternoon of the 29th, the CARLYN flagship store opened in Donggyo-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, attended by celebrities including BTOB's Sungjae, IVE's Iso, Red Velvet's Wendy, and Thai actors Emmy & Bonnie. Sungjae expressed admiration for Lee Dong-wook, his co-star in 'Goblin', and Iso from IVE made a cute appearance at the opening event.

Joy of Red Velvet recently shared photos from her trip to Japan on Instagram, featuring her in a leopard print cami and black cardigan. The photos highlight her impressive visuals. Previously, she and her boyfriend CRUSH posted pictures from Japan on the same day, sparking interest. They confirmed their relationship in August 2021 after collaborating on a song in 2020.