Irene

Red Velvet-IRENE & SEULGI completed their first Japan original hall tour with a final Yokohama concert. They performed unit and solo songs, debuted all tracks from their Japanese mini album Cheetah, and delighted fans with an encore and a surprise announcement of added 2027 shows in Chiba.

SM Entertainment posted weaker Q3 results, with sales and operating profit down year on year and net income turning to a loss. It said reduced domestic comeback schedules hurt direct music and concert revenue, while IP-based businesses grew. The company plans major comebacks and global tours from Q4 through next Q1.

Red Velvet’s Seulgi and Irene left for Japan through Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of the 3rd for the Yokohama performance of “IRENE & SEULGI JAPAN TOUR 2026 -blank-.” Related notes mention their first Japan mini album, “Cheetah,” set for release on November 4, along with Meet & Greet events at fan meetings and tour venues, and that their Japan tour opened in Fukuoka with the first full-stage performance of all songs from their Japanese debut album.

On the afternoon of the 25th, Red Velvet’s Irene and Seulgi arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport after completing the Aichi performance of “IRENE & SEULGI JAPAN TOUR 2026 -blank-.” Related notes mention that their Japan tour opened in Fukuoka, where they first performed all songs from their Japanese debut album, and that their first Japan mini-album, “Cheetah,” will be released on November 4, along with fan events and Meet & Greet opportunities at tour venues.

On the afternoon of the 28th, Red Velvet’s Irene and Seulgi returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport after completing their schedules in Japan. The text also notes that their Japan tour opened in Fukuoka, where they first performed all songs from their Japanese debut album, and that their first Japan mini-album, "Cheetah," will be released on November 4, along with special events and meet-and-greets at tour venues.

Red Velvet’s Irene and Seulgi kicked off their first Japan-only tour, IRENE & SEULGI JAPAN TOUR 2026 -blank-, in Fukuoka. They performed the full stage of their first Japanese mini album Cheetah, due out November 4, along with Korean hits and solo stages, and will tour seven Japanese cities.

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.

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.

Irene from Red Velvet and actor Kim Jae-won have gained attention for their unexpected connection, highlighted in a challenge video after Irene's comeback with her new album. Despite a 10-year age gap and different careers, they revealed a familial link, sparking reactions online about how small the world is. Irene also achieved her first solo music show win on 'Music Bank' with 'Biggest Fan', hosted by Kim Jae-won, who is currently active as an MC and recently starred in 'Yumi's Cells 3'.