Red Velvet (레드벨벳) is a girl group that debuted on August 1, 2014 with the single "Happiness" under SM Entertainment.
🎤 Red Velvet Profile
| Name | Red Velvet (레드벨벳) |
| Debut | August 2014 |
| Agency | SM Entertainment |
| Members | Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, Yeri (5 members) |
| Genre | Pop / R&B |
| Signature songs | "Happiness" (2014) / "Ice Cream Cake" (2015) / "Dumb Dumb" (2015) / "Russian Roulette" (2016) / "Red Flavor" (2017) / "Peek-a-Boo" (2017) / "Bad Boy" (2018) / "Psycho" (2019) / "Feel My Rhythm" (2022) / "Chill Kill" (2023) |
📖 About Red Velvet
Red Velvet debuted with four members — Irene, Seulgi, Wendy and Joy — and Yeri joined in March 2015, making it five. Its unique music uses two concepts: "Red" (bright) and "Velvet" (calm).
In 2018 the group also performed in Pyongyang.
🕰 Timeline
- August 2014: Debut with "Happiness" (4 members)
- March 2015: Yeri joins, making it five
- 2015: EP "Ice Cream Cake" and first album "The Red"
- 2017: "Red Flavor" and "Peek-a-Boo" become hits
- April 2018: Performs in Pyongyang
- 2020: Takes part in the film "Trolls World Tour"
- 2022: First Japanese studio album "Bloom"
- 2024: EP "Cosmic"; 10th-anniversary fan tour
- April 2025: Wendy's and Yeri's exclusive contracts with SM end (they remain in the group)
🔥 Recent Activity (2025–2026)
On July 6, 2026, the group announced an August 3 comeback with the summer special EP "Velvet Summer" (lead song "Surfin' Boy") — its first release as all five members in about two years.
After the exclusive contracts of Wendy and Yeri with SM ended in April 2025, it was announced that the group would continue its activities.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Red Velvet debut?
On August 1, 2014, under SM Entertainment.
Who are the members of Red Velvet?
Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy and Yeri (5 members).
What are Red Velvet's most famous songs?
"Happiness," "Ice Cream Cake," "Dumb Dumb," "Russian Roulette," "Red Flavor," "Peek-a-Boo," "Bad Boy," "Psycho," "Feel My Rhythm" and "Chill Kill."
What are the "Red" and "Velvet" concepts?
The group uses two concepts: "Red" (bright) and "Velvet" (calm).
What has Red Velvet been doing recently?
It announced an August 3, 2026 comeback with the summer special EP "Velvet Summer" (lead song "Surfin' Boy"), its first release as five members in about two years.
Based on public information as of October 2026. Debut dates and activity periods may differ between sources; some items are press reports — please check official announcements.