"Red Velvet의 보컬 겸 배우"
Red Velvet의 보컬 겸 배우
Joy is energetic, bright, and openly expressive — she wears her emotions on her sleeve in a way that feels refreshing in K-pop. She has a bold sense of humor and a genuine passion for acting that has grown alongside her music career.
소속사
SM Entertainment
데뷔일
2014-08-01
팬 별명
Sooyoung, Joy-ful, Park Sooyoung, Petite Candy
특기
연기
🎯 취미
❤️ 좋아하는 것
food
Tteokbokki, malatang, all spicy food
color
Red, yellow
season
Autumn
🎤 솔로 활동
📖 데뷔 전 이야기
Joy was scouted via SM's open auditions and trained for approximately two years. She debuted with Red Velvet as its fifth member, released alongside the group's debut single "Happiness."
Why Fans Love Joy
Joy brings a unique dimension to Red Velvet — the member who is loudly, unapologetically herself. Her willingness to be vulnerable in public, to laugh too loudly and to show sadness without hiding it, makes her feel real in a way that draws fans in deeply.
- •She is genuinely funny — not idol-funny, but actually funny, with comedic timing that earns real laughter
- •Her acting in Yumi's Cells showed dramatic range that surprised industry observers and gained her a new fanbase
- •She speaks openly about her feelings, including struggles with public pressure, which fans deeply respect
- •Her vocal tone has a distinctive brightness that cuts through the group sound in the best way
Words That Moved Fans
Joy has a gift for saying what others are afraid to say out loud.
- •"It's okay to not be okay. I think admitting that is actually very brave."
- •"I want to keep acting because I found something that makes me feel truly alive on a different stage."
- •"Jeju taught me that some things are just naturally beautiful, and I want to carry that into everything I do."
Joy's Memes & Iconic Moments
Joy generates content effortlessly — her reactions and honest moments are endlessly gifable.
- •Her loud, genuine laugh that members always tease her about — it is completely uncontrollable and fans love it
- •Yumi's Cells performance where non-fans became fans after a single episode
- •The "Joy eating" content universe — she genuinely loves food and this comes across as pure joy (pun intended)
- •Her openly emotional moments at concerts that contrast with her normally bright image
Fun Facts About Joy
Joy contains multitudes — here are some that might surprise you.
- •She is the tallest member of Red Velvet at 167cm
- •She grew up in Jeju Island, which is unusual for a K-pop idol (most are from Seoul or Busan)
- •She publicly dated singer Crush from 2021 to 2022 — one of K-pop's more openly confirmed relationships
- •Her role in Yumi's Cells won critical praise and she has since become a recognized actress separate from her idol career
- •She often speaks about the pressure of body image in the industry with unusual candor
Joy as Your Bias
Biasing Joy means joining a fandom that celebrates someone who is unapologetically loud and alive.
- •Her laugh will become the most comforting sound in your life — you will seek it out on bad days
- •Watching her act will give you secondhand pride like a parent watching their kid do something incredible
- •Her honesty about hard things will make her feel less like an idol and more like a genuine person you care about
💡 알아두면 좋은 것
Joy's stage name reflects SM's goal for her energy — her real name Sooyoung also means "swimming," which she finds funny
She was added to Red Velvet's debut lineup at the last minute after originally not being planned for the first unit
Her solo "Hello" samples the classic 1980s song "Hello" by Lionel Richie, which introduced her to a completely new generation of listeners
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