Joy (Red Velvet (레드벨벳)) — Vocalist

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

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 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

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

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