Red Velvet’s Irene Pens A Heartfelt Apology And Letter To Fans For The First Time In Awhile

She apologized once again.

Red Velvet‘s Irene has been laying low on social media for a while, having only recently taken part in the group’s successful performance at SM Entertainment‘s SM Town live stream concert. After months of staying away from social media, she took a few moments to pen a heartfelt note to fans for the first time via Lysn.

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The star apologized once again for her previous attitude scandal and updated fans on her self-reflection. She reflected on her naivety on how her actions may be perceived despite her intentions.

Firstly, I wanted to apologize for causing many people such a huge pain and for worrying everyone due to my lacking ways. When I was 19, in 2009, I started my trainee life and up to now, I stood before everyone as Red Velvet’s Irene. This is my life’s everything. As I came to an age that is both young and mature while living in the small society that is called the entertainment industry, I wanted to do better than anyone at my work, and I have always thought that achieving that is what is the most important to me.

As I thought personally that I’ve been getting along fine with people around me, I did not realize that the way I communicate or express myself could become a problem and I thought that everyone’s way of communication was just different respectively.

— Irene

Irene also shared her promise for the future, how she plans on addressing her behavior from this point forward and wished fans a happy new year.

In response to the past incident, I have been at the receiving end of much worry and reprimand, both by the public and of course, people around me. Due to this, I had the time to silently reflect on myself. Also, although I am undeserving, there were the members, fans, and staff that took care of me by my side. And I came to the realization that it was because of the care I received from these people that I was able to promote without much issue all this while.

— Irene

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Just as much as we are unable to turn back time, I am also making efforts not to go back to my past self. I have realized the gravity of words and actions and will become a more mature person. In the future, I will not only try to show the good sides of me as Red Velvet’s leader and as a singer, but I will also work hard so as not to disappoint everyone as the person, Bae Juhyun.

— Irene

On that note, Irene concluded her heartwarming letter to fans. Stay tuned for what the ever-talented Red Velvet has brewing in the new year!

Check out her full statement and translation below:

| Red Velvet Fanboard on Lysn

Hello. This is Irene. It’s been snowing lots and the weather is getting cold. Is everyone doing well? It’s late but I’m nervous coming to greet you guys via a post like this.

Firstly, I wanted to apologize for causing many people such a huge pain and for worrying everyone due to my lacking ways. When I was 19, in 2009, I started my trainee life and up to now, I stood before everyone as Red Velvet’s Irene. This is my life’s everything. As I came to an age that is both young and mature while living in the small society that is called the entertainment industry, I wanted to do better than anyone at my work, and I have always thought that achieving that is what is the most important to me.

As I thought personally that I’ve been getting along fine with people around me, I did not realize that the way I communicate or express myself could become a problem and I thought that everyone’s way of communication was just different respectively.

In response to the past incident, I have been at the receiving end of much worry and reprimand, both by the public and of course, people around me. Due to this, I had the time to silently reflect on myself. Also, although I am undeserving, there were the members, fans, and staff that took care of me by my side. And I came to the realization that it was because of the care I received from these people that I was able to promote without much issue all this while.

Just as much as we are unable to turn back time, I am also making efforts not to go back to my past self. I have realized the gravity of words and actions and will become a more mature person. In the future, I will not only try to show the good sides of me as Red Velvet’s leader and as a singer, but I will also work hard so as not to disappoint everyone as the person, Bae Juhyun.

As this is something that happened due to my lacking ways, I hope that there will not be any more people that receive criticism due to it. It is late but, happy new year.

— Irene

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