Red Velvet Irene Addresses Hickey Rumours With Blunt Response, Says THIS!

Fans spotted a purple mark on K-pop group Red Velvet member Irene's neck and started speculating wildly.

Whatever a K-pop idol does or wears becomes a huge topic online. Netizens often pick apart everything and turn small things into a huge controversy. This recently happened with Red Velvet’s Irene. Fans spotted a purple mark on her neck and started speculating wildly. Now, as per reports, the singer has seemingly responded to the rumours. Read on to know all about it.

Irene recently went to the WIEA Awards in Macau and won the Best Solo Artist award. Everyone was happy for her win. But after the event, photos showed a purple mark on her neck. Soon, many people online started talking about it. Some said it looked like a hickey and began making up stories without any proof. The rumours spread very fast and created unnecessary drama.

 

okay, so everyone can now stop their damn speculations and being weird. https://t.co/lJxW560FAu

— nicole 🌊 (@baechustokki) April 28, 2026

Later, during a video call with a fan, Irene gave a blunt answer. She said the purple mark was just a bruise from acupuncture treatment. The singer told the fan that she was totally fine. Following her reply, fans asked others to stop spreading baseless rumours and give Irene some privacy.

Well, this is proof of how quickly people in the K-pop world jump to wrong conclusions. A small mark on the neck turned into a major issue for no reason. While fans are curious about their idols, it is important to respect their personal space.

K-pop idols often face too much attention for small things. Artists also deserve space to live their lives without constant judgement.

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On the work front, Irene just released her first full solo album called Biggest Fan on March 30, 2026. The album has 10 new tracks. It is her first major comeback after more than a year since her previous solo release, Like A Flower, in 2023.

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First Published: April 29, 2026 12:23 PM