Red Velvet Irene’s Solo Debut Announcement Goes Viral Among Koreans

Everyone is beyond excited 🤩

Red Velvet’s Irene has finally confirmed her solo debut, sparking a wave of excitement among fans and netizens alike.

| SM Entertainment

Irene’s first solo mini-album, titled Like A Flower, is set to release later this month and mark a new chapter in her already illustrious career. SM Entertainment unveiled the news on November 4 at midnight KST through Red Velvet’s official social media accounts, stunning fans with a teaser image of Irene surrounded by vibrant flowers and butterflies, hinting at a fresh, ethereal theme for her solo launch.

IRENE The 1st Mini Album 【Like A Flower】
➫ 2024.11.26 6PM (KST)#아이린 #IRENE#LikeAFlower #IRENE_LikeAFlower#레드벨벳 #RedVelvet pic.twitter.com/5Z2uJP4OKV

— Red Velvet (@RVsmtown) November 3, 2024

While details about the album remain limited, SM has revealed that it will feature a surprising eight tracks, a detail that has already thrilled fans who were expecting only a few songs. The anticipation surrounding Irene’s debut has only intensified as fans speculate about the album’s musical style and concept.

Irene's debut mini album 'Like a Flower' will have a total of 8 songs!

Irene is expected to showcase her charm and music world through this album of various genres! https://t.co/dH6sXqnRrD#IRENE #아이린 #RedVelvet @RVsmtown pic.twitter.com/uQNuvifUSe

— Irene 아이린 Global 🌷 (@irene_global) November 4, 2024

The announcement quickly went viral on Korean forums, particularly on TheQoo, as fans celebrated the long-awaited news. Irene’s immense popularity and her lasting influence in the K-pop world were clearly reflected in the overwhelming response, with many netizens reminiscing about her early days in Red Velvet and expressing their eagerness to hear her solo sound.

The general consensus? This debut has been a long time coming, and it’s only fitting that Irene makes her mark with a track-packed album.

| TheQoo

• “Wow, an amazing album is coming out. What’s this? I’m excited…”
• “Whoa, it feels like the early debut days.”
• “Oh, finally!!! I love that they’re matching all the solo logos for the group.”
• “I love Irene’s voice.”
• “This is insane!!!!”
• “Oh wow.”
• “Wow, Irene going solo? I’m curious about what concept she’ll come out with.”
• “Oh, I can’t wait to see the concept.”

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