This is not the first time fans have noticed their interactions.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
Over the last few years, Red Velvet‘s Irene and EXO‘s Suho have been the subject of dating rumors.
EXO’s Suho | SM Entertainment Red Velvet’s Irene | SM Entertainment
Fans have shipped the two idols together as “Surene,” and their interactions and sightings have only encouraged shippers and sparked actual dating rumors.
EXO’s Suho And Red Velvet Irene’s Dating Rumors Reignited With Recent Whereabouts
Recently, EXO and Red Velvet were some of the groups to perform at SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 in FUKUOKA on January 31 and February 1.
During the concerts two days, fans of the two idols were delighted when the pair interacted with each other during the final stages. At one point, Suho greeted Irene with a wave, and later was spotted affectionately patting her head.
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This interaction has been reposted on different platforms, with at least one video gaining over a million views.
ASSALAMUALAIKUM SUHO ELUS PALA IRENE pic.twitter.com/YsAkgyfxpg
— icaa (@onthecastells) February 1, 2026
@renebaejoo1
#irene #suho #surene
♬ Good Goodbye – HWASA
Fans of the idols and those that ship them reacted with excitement, loving the latest “proof.”
While dating rumors are not uncommon, this ship continues to be popular across the years.