Following SMTOWN's family concert in Jakarta, Red Velvet Irene became a hot topic among K-netizens and K-pop fans for THESE two reasons.

Red Velvet Irene Makes Surprise Appearance in SMTOWN Jakarta After Initial News About Her Poor Health

On September 23, Red Velvet's agency SM Entertainment initially announced that Irene wouldn't be able to attend the "SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace @Jakarta" due to her poor health condition.

To spectators' surprise, Irene left ReVeluvs (fandom) stunned when she participated in the main performance as scheduled with her co-Red Velvet members.

(Photo : Irene (zhihu))

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Red Velvet member Joy explained:

"Irene was not in good condition, but she wanted to see our Jakarta fans, so she came up and performed together like this."

During the stage, Irene flaunted her passion and professionalism as she continued to smile and perform for her supporters, even though fatigue was visible in her.

'She's 33'? Pink Bloods Can't Believe Red Velvet Irene's Age Due to Her Unrivaled Visuals

(Photo : Irene (Nate Pann))

(Photo : Irene (Nate Pann))

Aside from her surprise participation, Irene made a buzz among netizens and fans after her photos and videos were spread online.

In a popular forum, OP wrote an article admiring the idol's beauty.

"This 33-year-old idol is prettier than fourth-generation stars."

In the photos, Irene boasted crazy visuals with her distinct facial features, and black, long, and straight hair accentuated with bangs.

The "Feel My Rhythm" singer transformed into a real-life goddess with her visuals, enhanced with eye stickers. With her youthful beauty, people would believe fans if they tell them Irene is in her 20s, and not 33!

(Photo : Irene (Nate Pann))

(Photo : Irene (Nate Pann))

Most of the comments praised the star and said:

• "Damn it, she's seriously pretty."
• "She's 33 years old? It's crazy."
• "I would believe it if someone tells me she's a fourth-generation idol. What's with her visuals?"
• "She's 33 years old, right? She's really pretty since her debut."
• "She's not 43, she's at her peak of beauty at 33 so why are everyone surprised."
• "Irene is already 33? I feel like it's only yesterday when they released 'Happiness."
• "But originally, people said that women are in their prime during their late 20s to 30s. Of course, Irene is gorgeous."
• "Irene really says there's no female idol who can beat her yet."

(Photo : SMCU PALACE @ Jakarta (News1))

Meanwhile, "SMTOWN LIVE," the family concert of SM Entertainment, has been held successfully in major cities around the world since 2008, including Seoul, New York, LA, Paris, Dubai, Chile, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Singapore.

It drew attention with "the first Korean single brand performance in Paris," "the first Asian singer to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York," "the first overseas singer to perform at Beijing Olympic Main Stadium," and "the first large-scale K-pop performance in Dubai."

(Photo : SMCU Palace Lineup (News1))

Led by Red Velvet, TVXQ, Super Junior, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, aespa, and RIIZE, the SMTOWN concert was also held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The performance was broadcast live on Weverse, HYBE's fandom communicating platform to which SM artists earlier transferred.

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Written by Eunice Dawson.