Red Velvet Irene’s Visuals In Latest Appearance Spark Mixed Reactions 

Red Velvet‘s Irene has once again captured fans’ attention with her stunning appearance at a recent performance. Photos from her latest schedule have generated enormous buzz online, proving her enduring visual appeal remains as powerful as ever.

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The Red Velvet leader recently participated in The K-Showtime festival held in Vietnam on August 31st, where she delivered captivating performances both as a solo artist and alongside her Red Velvet subunit partner Seulgi.

[4k] Tilt – 레드벨벳 아이린 & 슬기 (Irene Focus) 250830 The K Showtime in Vietnam https://t.co/Ocbbn8pMZj via @YouTube#TheKShowtime #TheKShowTime_IRENE_SEULGI #IRENE pic.twitter.com/ehF4FkRgIN

— 알랑🌷 (@1_4_3_LUV) September 1, 2025

During the event, Irene performed her popular solo track “Like A Flower” while also showcasing the chemistry she shares with Seulgi in their subunit activities.

[4k] Like A Flower – 아이린 Irene 250830 The K Showtime in Vietnam https://t.co/LXSgtbt5av via @YouTube

감동의 연속 라커플..#TheKShowtime #TheKShowTime_IRENE_SEULGI #IRENE pic.twitter.com/OjHttwX5bo

— 알랑🌷 (@1_4_3_LUV) September 1, 2025

Images from the Vietnamese festival quickly made their way to Korean online communities, where they gained significant traction among netizens. A post featuring photos of Irene from the event accumulated over 11,000 views within just one hour, even days after the event.

250830 THE K SHOWTIME#IRENE #아이린 #TheKShowtime#TheKShowTime_IRENE_SEULGI pic.twitter.com/MOtJYd2d3d

— 차🍵 || 🐰💝홍홍 • 𝐓𝐈𝑳𝐓 🍒 (@ChaWanChen) August 30, 2025

250830 THE K SHOWTIME#IRENE #아이린 #TheKShowTime #TheKShowTime_IRENE_SEULGI pic.twitter.com/IueKYAgNRa

— 차🍵 || 🐰💝홍홍 • 𝐓𝐈𝑳𝐓 🍒 (@ChaWanChen) August 30, 2025

250830 the k showtime #아이린 #IRENE
토끼곰돌이 인형탈 본 주혀니 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ pic.twitter.com/aMKunSxt9U

— manam (@renve81) August 30, 2025

Despite being a veteran performer who debuted nearly a decade ago, her ability to generate such enthusiastic responses speaks to her enduring star power and the consistent appeal she maintains among both dedicated fans and the general public.

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• “This photo was taken at an aespa concert a few days ago, and even with a mask on, her beauty shines through lol She’s absolutely gorgeous”
• “Her proportions were already off.”
• “I think Irene should have started acting earlier when she was at the peak of her popularity. It’s not that she didn’t act at all, but she should have done it consistently – she didn’t do enough of it”
• “Her face is truly an all-time legend in K-pop history”
• “How old is she?”

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