Red Velvet Irene’s Unexpected Interaction With EXO Star Triggers Huge Reactions, Video Goes Viral
Red Velvet’s Irene has become the talk of social media after fans spotted her with an unexpected fellow idol.
The Red Velvet leader surprised everyone when she appeared at EXO member Lay’s solo concert, and a post-show video featuring the two quickly went viral.
Irene went to Lay Zhang's Concert in Beijing last weekend! https://t.co/bkWvuPGmdd #IRENE #아이린 #RedVelvet @RVsmtown pic.twitter.com/clEyimQEln
— Irene 아이린 Global 🌷 (@irene_global) October 7, 2025
After the concert, Irene and Lay filmed a trending Douyin challenge together, and fans couldn’t get enough of their playful chemistry. The short clip shows the two following the fun choreography, with Irene trying to keep her composure but ultimately breaking into laughter by the end.
[OFFICIAL] 251008 #LAY Douyin Update
🔗 https://t.co/GBd032SnHnLAY with Red Velvet’s IRENE#EXO #엑소 @weareoneEXO @layzhang pic.twitter.com/w2rW1JTLb9
— EXO GLOBAL (@EXOGlobal) October 8, 2025
Fans were especially surprised since Irene was believed to be resting in Korea following Red Velvet Irene & Seulgi‘s Balance tour.
you really never know what irene is up to because what do you mean she’s suddenly at lay’s concert in beijing when we all thought she was in korea resting after balance tour ended https://t.co/4vQqsuFXOe
— reina☀️☔️ (@AWHlTENIGHT) October 7, 2025
Her sudden appearance in Beijing — and her collaboration with Lay — sparked widespread curiosity about how the two ended up filming together.
irene and lay’s name being in one post is shocking enough, her being at his concert in beijing is even more shocking https://t.co/z3scFTULYi
— 변백 사랑행 (@superbtall) October 7, 2025
irene being the randomest member ever like how is shes suddenly in beijing for lay concert and now this hjhhdjjjjk pic.twitter.com/lZOjmJdZtn
— n (@guesswholikesrv) October 8, 2025
actually crying over how bright red irene got by the end of the challenge 😭😭😭 https://t.co/6oyaPAE7wr pic.twitter.com/0zCFj4Xbpk
— reina☀️☔️ (@AWHlTENIGHT) October 8, 2025
why is irene in beijing on a random tuesday and filming tiktoks w lay 😭 you can never really guess what's her next move https://t.co/onhvR9Enh6
— rin (@kreamcheeseu) October 8, 2025
Many fans also noted Irene’s friendly support toward her labelmates, noting that she has previously attended concerts by other SM Entertainment artists, including SHINee’s Key and Minho, and EXO’s Suho.
the funny fact is Irene watched all the concerts of SM 91L male idols including Key, Minho, Suho, & Lay she’s always so supportive to her sunbae and hoobae i hope she can also do a solo concert in the future 💗
— 𝑒𝑙 (@reneandme) October 7, 2025
As the Douyin challenge clip continues to circulate, fans are calling it one of Irene’s most unexpected yet endearing moments this year. What began as a casual backstage interaction has now turned into one of the internet’s favorite idol crossovers — leaving fans wondering what surprise Irene might pull off next.
