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SeulRene

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About SeulRene

SeulRene is the fan-shipped friendship pairing between Red Velvet's Kang Seulgi and Bae Joohyun (Irene), the two oldest members of the group. Their bond traces back to their SM Entertainment trainee days, where Seulgi has said they became especially close when they were the only two female trainees remaining at the agency — a period that forged a deep mutual reliance. Both Seulgi and Irene were part of SM Rookies, SM's pre-debut training group, before Red Velvet debuted in 2014. Their long shared history means they have known each other for well over a decade. They lived together in the group dorm and spoke openly about the experience on MBC's Where is My Home. In 2021, the pair took a memorable trip to Jeju Island together, which Seulgi later cited as one of her most treasured memories. In 2020, SM launched a sub-unit centered on their chemistry: Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi, which released the mini-album Monster. The unit was a commercial and critical success and gave fans an extended look at their creative partnership. In 2024, Seulgi publicly called Irene a 'precious friend' in an M2 Tingle Interview, the first time she had used such an intimate term publicly.

SeulRene is one of Red Velvet's flagship intra-group friendship ships, supported by an official SM sub-unit which gives it more verified content than most fan ships. ReVeluvs (Red Velvet fans) celebrate their 10-plus-year history and the depth of their bond as senior SM artists.

Fun facts

✦ Seulgi and Irene are the two oldest members of Red Velvet and have known each other since their SM trainee days.
✦ Seulgi said they became close when they were the only two female trainees left at SM Entertainment.
✦ Both were part of SM Rookies, SM's pre-debut training group.
✦ SM launched a sub-unit for them, Red Velvet: Irene & Seulgi, in 2020, releasing the mini-album Monster.
✦ In 2024, Seulgi publicly called Irene a 'precious friend' for the first time, an unusually intimate public declaration.

Moments

2024-01

Precious Friend Declaration

During an M2 Tingle Interview, Seulgi publicly called Irene a 'precious friend,' dropping formal honorifics — a moment fans noted as unusually open and heartfelt.
2021

Jeju Island Trip

Seulgi and Irene traveled together to Jeju Island, a trip connected to a visit with Red Velvet member Wendy. Seulgi later named it as one of her most cherished memories.
2020-07

Irene & Seulgi Sub-Unit Launch

SM Entertainment launched Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi as an official sub-unit, releasing the mini-album Monster. The project was a commercial success and gave fans a dedicated release built around their chemistry.
2014-08

Red Velvet Debut

Seulgi and Irene debuted together as part of Red Velvet under SM Entertainment, formalizing years of pre-debut friendship.