Red Velvet Irene’s Latest Comments Lead To Disgusting Sexualization
Netizens are furious after Red Velvet Irene‘s recent comments were sexualized.

Recently, the Red Velvet YouTube channel shared some footage of Irene and Seulgi filming the VCR for their concerts.
During the video, Irene explained that she eats food in pieces so it doesn’t ruin her lipstick.
She then explained, “Instead of getting the lips dirty, I’d rather get my hands messier.”
The video was posted online and garnered attention.
“Instead of getting my lips dirty, I’d rather get my hands messier” 🤓☝️#IRENE #아이린 #RedVelvet @RVsmtown pic.twitter.com/oE6U1iDfVx
— Irene 아이린 Global 🌷 (@irene_global) September 22, 2025
In the quotes, some netizens seemingly made it sexual.
just left irene’s house https://t.co/abFUBWRAgZ pic.twitter.com/BlUS1WMqCw
— 🙏 (@eytwozie) September 23, 2025
thats why she is an alpha https://t.co/G8Sim0EOhw
— wormdy🍎🐛 (@wendyuri) September 23, 2025
but messy hands dont leave bite marks… 😮💨 https://t.co/QrJmdjeJ4P
— 祖谷 (@chuusrene) September 23, 2025
Netizens hit back in fury at how something so innocent was taken out of context and made sexual when Irene was just speaking about eating.
the quotes…. you guys are awful https://t.co/mFkX8T6rOA
— alisha (@ireneonIy) September 22, 2025
can you guys not sexualise everything https://t.co/PFGGyBZ329
— leo ^_−☆ (@newageprayer) September 23, 2025
you know it gets to a point sometimes, it’s not very respectful and is borderline harassment already you all need to tone it down https://t.co/fnddZqyEFD
— rin (@kreamcheeseu) September 23, 2025
Many fans believe idols are being sexualized, trying to stop it from happening, especially when the context is changed.