Red Velvet's Irene to roll out first solo studio album 'Biggest Fan'

by Joonha Yoo Posted : March 30, 2026, 17:31Updated : March 30, 2026, 17:31
This poster provided by SM Entertainment show Irene from Red Velvet posing for her upcoming first solo studio album Biggest Fan
This poster provided by SM Entertainment show Irene from Red Velvet posing for her upcoming first solo studio album 'Biggest Fan'

SEOUL, March 30 (AJP) -Irene, the leader of K-pop girl group Red Velvet, will release her first full-length solo album "Biggest Fan" on Monday, her agency SM Entertainment said.

The album will be released at 6 p.m. (0900 GMT) through major music platforms, along with the music video for the title track of the same name.

Red Velvet is a five-member South Korean girl group that debuted in 2014 under SM Entertainment. The dance-pop band is widely regarded as one of the leading acts of K-pop’s third generation. Red Velvet gained mainstream popularity with songs such as "Russian Roulette," "Psycho," "Feel My Rhythm," and "Cosmic." Irene, born March 29, 1991, is the leader, eldest member, and main rapper of the group.

The 10-track album is led by the title song "Biggest Fan," alongside tracks including "Don’t Wanna Get Up," "Wasteland," "Black Halo," and "Million Miles Away." Irene described the album as a statement of self-belief, saying, "I am my biggest fan."

Ahead of the release, Irene will host a special live broadcast at 5 p.m. through her official YouTube and TikTok channels.