# Red Velvet members' career reflections

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> Updated: 2026-09-12T17:39:34.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Members of the K-pop group Red Velvet have shared personal reflections regarding their careers and individual growth during recent media appearances.

Irene discussed the public scrutiny surrounding her debut age in 2014, noting that her responsibilities as the group’s leader and oldest member took precedence over concerns about her age at the time. She indicated that she has since learned to prioritize self-care.

Joy addressed anxieties related to the group’s contract renewals two years ago and expressed relief that the members remained committed to the group. She also shared personal reflections on aging and announced intentions to expand her professional activities into acting and animation dubbing.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Red Velvet's Joy discusses career anxieties and acting plans

Red Velvet's Joy appeared on KBS 2TV's ‘The Seasons’, discussing her anxieties over contract renewals, aging, and her plans to expand into acting under her real name, Park Soo Young.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/red-velvets-joy-discusses-career-anxieties-and-acting-plans

### 2026-08-14: Red Velvet's Irene discusses debut age and leadership role

Red Velvet's Irene discussed her debut at age 24 on Lee Young Ji's YouTube channel, noting that her role as leader and caretaker for younger members took precedence over public comments about her age.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/red-velvets-irene-discusses-debut-age-and-leadership-role

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