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Red Velvet celebrates its seventh anniversary today! Since debuting on August 1, 2014, the K-pop girl group has become known for its cute, catchy and summery songs.
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The band saw a dip in popularity in October 2020 after the public caught wind of a bullying scandal involving Irene and a stylist, leading to a halt in public appearances and disappointing fans. But fast forward almost a year later and Red Velvet is officially returning with a brand new album to be released this month.


On July 25, Red Velvet surprised fans by dropping a throwback video starring all five members. This was the beginning of their promotional archive project “Queens Mystic General Store”, which led up to their seventh anniversary.
As we celebrate seven years of Red Velvet and eagerly await the group’s comeback album, let’s have a look at what the rest of its members have been up to in the meantime …
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Seulgi

Despite having both great dancing and singing skills, Seulgi has not been active in the K-pop scene since releasing “Monster”, the first EP by Red Velvet subunit Irene & Seulgi, in July 2020. Instead, Seulgi has continued to charm fans with the effortlessly stylish outfits that she posts on her Instagram, expanding her influence as a fashion icon.

Seulgi has been named a global brand ambassador for luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo, which is not surprising considering her model-like aura and physique. She is the first K-pop idol to ever be an ambassador for the brand, which has described her as someone who “embodies the lightheartedness of youth with her unique sense of style, passion for her craft and creativity, well reflecting the values long espoused by Salvatore Ferragamo”.
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Wendy

As the main vocalist of Red Velvet, Wendy’s solo debut has been long awaited by fans, and it finally happened in April when she released her first solo EP, “Like Water”. Wendy killed it in the music video for the title track, or primarily promoted song, Like Water.

Although Wendy is the most low-key member on social media, she has been actively connecting with fans and building a bigger fan base on the radio. She is the new DJ for famous nighttime radio show Young Street on SBS, which runs from 8pm to 10pm (KST) daily.
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Joy

Joy has been keeping her fans in the loop through social media, posting about all her latest outfits and endeavours. In May, she came out with her first solo EP, “Hello”, consisting of six tracks – all remakes of hit Korean songs from the late 1990s and early 2000s. The retro vibes, along with Joy’s striking voice, sent the record’s popularity soaring.

Joy also rocked it as the face of Italian luxury brand Tod’s campaign, “In Our Shoes – Seoul”, gracefully dancing in Tod’s Tabs Sneakers. She offered fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse by uploading vlogs of her campaign rehearsals to Red Velvet’s official YouTube channel, too.
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Not enough Joy for you? She most recently confirmed she’ll be acting again, starring alongside Hospital Playlist star Ahn Eun-jin in a new K-drama, Only One Person. The series is expected to roll out at the end of this year.
Yeri

Meanwhile, Red Velvet’s youngest member or maknae, Yeri, is currently starring in a fantasy romance web drama Blue Birthday, which started airing on July 23. In the show, she plays Oh Ha-rin, who is still grappling with the death of her first love 10 years ago. Blue Birthday is available on YouTube, Facebook and V App.

Aside from her showbiz work, Yeri has apparently been cultivating a passion for Pilates, posting frequently about her workouts on social media.
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Red Velvet celebrates 7 years with a new comeback album ... but what have K-pop idols Wendy, Yeri, Irene, Joy and Seulgi been up to during their 10-month hiatus?

Red Velvet return in August after a 10-month hiatus, celebrating its seventh anniversary with a soon-to-be-released comeback album. Photo: @smtown/Instagram

A photo of Red Velvet’s Irene released as a part of an archive project leading up to the group’s seventh anniversary and August comeback. Photo: @redvelvet.smtown/Instagram

Red Velvet’s Seulgi. Photo: @hi_sseulgi/Instagram

Salvatore Ferragamo welcomed K-pop star Seulgi into the family as a new global brand ambassador. Photo: @ferragamo/Instagram

Red Velvet’s Wendy. Photo: @todayis_wendy/Instagram

Wendy released her first solo EP, “Like Water”. Photo: @redvelvet.smtown/Instagram

Red Velvet’s Joy. Photo: @_imyour_joy/Instagram

Red Velvet’s Joy in a photo shoot for her solo EP. Photo: @ _imyour_joy/Instagram

Joy appeared in Italian luxury brand Tod’s campaign, “In Our Shoes – Seoul”. Photo: @_imyour_joy/Instagram

Red Velvet’s Yeri. Photo: @yerimiese/Instagram

Red Velvet’s Yeri has shown her passion for Pilates through her social media posts. Photo: @yerimiese/Instagram

4 Olympic athletes who love K-pop: BTS, Blackpink and Mamamoo are all on these Korean sports stars’ pre-competition playlists

Despite their busy training schedules, even Olympic athletes are fans of popular K-Pop groups. Photos: dpa, AFP, AP

South Korean table tennis player Shin Yu-bin trains at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 21. Photo: YNA/DPA

Shin Yu-bin received a signed album from the BTS members recently. Photo: @shin_yubin_/Instagram

At five years old, Shin Yu-bin was already called a “table tennis prodigy” when she appeared on Star King in 2009. Photo: @9979x9999/Twitter

South Korea’s An San shoots an arrow during the women’s team competition at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics on July 25, in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: AP Photo

After seeing that Solar from Mamamoo noticed the group’s pin on her uniform, An San shared the singer’s Instagram story. Photo: @ssaaaann__22/Instagram

Kang Chae-young of South Korea in action during the ranking round for the women’s individual archery event at the Yumenoshima Archery Field, Tokyo, Japan, on July 23. Photo: Reuters

South Korea’s Hwang Sun-woo competes in a semi-final of the men’s 100-metre freestyle swimming event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo, Japan, on July 28. Photo: AFP

Siobhan Haughey who? 6 Hong Kong celebrities who used to be national athletes, from K-pop idol Jackson Wang to Cantopop’s Mirror member Ian Chan

Jackson Wang, Ian Chan, Stephanie Ho and Ruco Chan have entertained us with their singing and acting skills, but they actually used to be athletes. Photos: @jacksonwang852g7; @iancychan; @honganc; @rucochan/Instagram

Jackson Wang left the world of fencing in 2011 to begin K-pop idol training in South Korea. Photo: @jacksonwang852g7/Instagram

Jackson Wang spent many of his teen years as a sabre fencer. Photo: @Itsmeploy/Twitter

Alex Fong is currently at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as a reporter with TVB. Photo: @alexfongliksun/Instagram

Alex Fong has been swimming competitively from a young age. Photo: @alexfongliksun/Instagram

Stephanie Ho started working with TVB in 2009. Photo: @honganc/Instagram

Stephanie Ho has played golf in local competitions since 2018. Photo: @honganc/Instagram

Ian is a member of popular Canto-pop boy group Mirror. Photo: @iancychan/Instagram

Ian Chan has played volleyball since middle school. Photo: @iancychan/Instagram

Stephy Tang has taken a liking to yoga and frequently updates her fans with her progress. Photo: @stboo/Instagram

Stephy Tang has shared throwback photos of herself playing volleyball on her Instagram. Photo: @stboo/Instagram

Ruco Chan has starred in many hit TVB dramas. Photo: @rucochan/Instagram

Ruco Chan has been competing in table tennis matches along with other TVB stars for TVB’s All Stars Sports Day. Photo: @alvinngfukiu/Instagram

Meet Skyle, the new K-pop girl group formed by Louis Koo – is the mixed Korean and Chinese band really angling for Blackpink’s crown already?

Skyle are a new K-pop band, brought together by Hong Kong actor Louis Koo and whose debut track, Red Queen, is out soon. Photo:@official_skyle/Twitter

Skyle’s debut track Fly Up High is set to be released on August 4. Photo: @official_skyle/Twitter

Skyle’s YouTube channel has released videos of the girls performing dance covers, which have built up expectations of their group performance for their new song. Photos: 玫瑰味的妮妮子/Weibo

Before Louis Koo was a household name in the cinematic world, he got his start in a local TV drama. Photo: @kootinlok_louis/Instagram

Who’s the smartest K-pop idol? Hallyu IQs ranked – from BTS member RM and Astro’s Cha Eun-woo to K-drama hottie Song Joong-ki

Song Joong-ki, Cha Eun-woo and Kim Tae-hee are just a few Korean stars with above-average IQs. Photo: @songjoongki.kg; @eunwo.o_c; @taeheekim80/Instagram

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6 celebrity Olympic wannabes, from Jason Statham to Caitlyn Jenner and even K-pop’s Jackson Wang

Jackson Wang, Vera Wang and Cody Simpson are three stars who are, or were, Olympic hopefuls in their chosen sports. Photos: Handout, German Larkin, @jacksonwang852g7/Instagram

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Skater-turned-designer Vera Wang. Photo: @verawang/Instagram

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Cody Simpson. Photo: @codysimpson/Instagram

Cody Simpson in the pool. Photo: @codysimpson/Instagram

Got7 Member Jackson Wang. Photo: JYP Entertainment

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Jason Statham. Photo: @jasonstatham/Instagram

Geena Davis in the television series Commander in Chief. Photo: Handout

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Following Irene’s bullying scandal, Joy and Wendy released solo EPs ‘Hello’ and ‘Like Water’, and Seulgi became a brand ambassador for Salvatore Ferragamo
Joy also modelled for Tod’s and will star in new K-drama Only One Person alongside Hospital Playlist star Ahn Eun-jin, while Yeri appeared in Blue Birthday



The K-pop girl band went on a 10-month hiatus after Irene’s bullying scandal, but they’ve been working hard on solo EPs, K-drama roles, fashion campaigns and much more …
