“Did you post this just to hate on her?”
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
The internet loves a “before” photo, especially when it’s meant to shock. But a newly viral post about Red Velvet’s Irene is doing the opposite…
| @RVsmtown/X (formerly known as Twitter)
A pre-debut photo of Irene has been circulating on the Korean forum Pann, drawing attention because she looks almost identical to how she does today. The post notes that Irene worked as a model before debuting as an idol and includes an image taken before she debuted with Red Velvet in 2014.
| Pann
Despite being more than 10 years old, the photo shows little to no change in her appearance, with her features instantly recognizable.
Most reactions on Pann were positive. Many netizens commented that she looks “no different from now” and questioned why the photo was even being shared. Others pointed out that her visuals alone explained why she had modeling experience before entering the idol industry.
| Pann
- “She doesn’t look any different from now.”
- “She’s pretty though… did you post this just to hate on her?”
- “She’s pretty, so of course she modeled. What’s the point of just posting a photo?”
- “She was pretty even back then.”
- “Irene’s unhinged haters have nothing they can win at in life, so they cope by raising her age and lowering her height to feel better about themselves.”