Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Actress, Host |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 03/09/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Jeju Island |
Latest News about Joy (Red Velvet)
21/06/2026
Joy resumed all scheduled activities with Red Velvet on June 21, 2026, after a two-month hiatus for health recovery. SM Entertainment announced that her health had improved significantly following medical treatment, and she returned to filming for the show 'TV Animal Farm'.
07/05/2026
Joy and rapper Crush celebrated their fifth year of public dating, showcasing their enduring affection in new photos released in May 2026. The couple, who began dating publicly in 2021, continues to be a prominent figure in South Korean entertainment news.
25/04/2026
Joy of Red Velvet held her first solo concert in Malaysia at ZEPP Kuala Lumpur on April 25, 2026, performing for 120 minutes. The event, organized by Zues Event Sdn Bhd, featured tickets ranging from RM398 to RM698 and marked a significant milestone in her solo career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Park Soo-young |
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| Other name | Malgeumi |
| Stage name | Joy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 49 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School of Performing Arts Seoul (Acting Arts major) |
Personal Life
| School | School of Performing Arts Seoul (2015) |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | INFJ |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Crush (South Korean R&B and hip-hop singer-songwriter; 2021) |
Family
| Siblings | 2 sisters: Ji Yeong (younger), Min Ji (younger) |
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Career
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| Group | Red Velvet (Member since August 2014) | ||||||||||||
| Position | Lead Rapper, Sub-vocalist | ||||||||||||
| Designated Color | Green |
Favourites
| Singer | Ariana Grande |
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| Film(s) | The Way Home (2002), Transformers (2007) |
| Food | Sushi, chicken, pizza (without the crust), and grilled eel |
| Ice cream Flavour | Mint choco |
| Flower | White Heath Aster |
| Colour | Red |
| Number | 31 |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz | ||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/_imyour_joy/ | |
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@__imyour_joy |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joy was scouted by SM Entertainment at 16 during the SM Global Audition in Seoul. | |
| 2. The name 'Joy' was given to her by a vocal coach while training at SM Entertainment. | |
| 3. She debuted with Red Velvet in 2014. | |
| 4. Joy prefers being called 'Malgeumi'. | |
| 5. She has appeared on various South Korean TV shows. | |
| 6. Joy starred in MBC TV's series 'Tempted'. | |
| 7. She co-hosted the second season of JTBC's 'Sugar Man'. | |
| 8. Multiple times, she ranked at the top in the 'Individual Girl Group Members Brand Power Ranking'. | |
| 9. Vogue has hailed her as one of K-pop's brightest stars. | |
| 10. Joy took part in the 'Evergreen Tree' project supporting medical professionals amid the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 11. She lent her voice to a character in the movie 'Trolls World Tour'. | |
| 12. Joy represents Hogan, the luxury brand of Tod's. | |
| 13. She made history by being the first female artist from SM Entertainment to receive a Bonsang nomination. | |
| 14. At the Melon Music Awards, she became the first female soloist from SM Entertainment to be nominated for the Album of the Year Daesang. | |
| 15. If not in entertainment, she would have pursued a career as a kindergarten teacher. | |
| 16. Joy collaborated on the single 'Love Song' for the 'World Peace Project', with proceeds going to UNICEF Korea. | |
| 17. She graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar magazine. | |
| 18. Joy is frequently seen consuming alcohol in public. | |
| 19. Unlike other Red Velvet members, she was not part of SM Rookies before debut. | |
| 20. She appeared on King of Masked Singer as Bandabi and won the first round of competition. | |
| 21. She has a duet Christmas song with NCT's Doyoung called 'First Christmas'. | |
| 22. She struggled with dancing before her debut. |