[MyDaily — Reporter Lee Seung-gil] Irene of Red Velvet has intensified the buzz around her solo career with arresting visuals and a disarmingly playful charm.
On the 2nd, Irene posted a series of photos to her official account showing her in a giant rabbit costume, captioned with the short, cute phrase ˗ˋˏ ppyong ˎˊ˗.
In the released images, Irene lifts the oversized rabbit head above her, closes her eyes and smiles. Clad in a white, fluffy fur costume, she radiates the kind of whimsical glow you might expect from a fairy-tale rabbit sprite. Even beneath the bulky headpiece, her luminous skin and sharply defined features remain unmistakable, reinforcing her standing as a visual queen and winning fans’ hearts.
The update drew extra attention as it coincides with the successful rollout of Irene’s first solo full-length album, Biggest Fan, which was released on the 30th. The album immediately hit No. 1 on Hanteo’s daily chart and topped Bugs’ real-time chart, while every track entered the Melon HOT100 — clear evidence of Irene’s commercial and cultural heft as a solo artist.
The title track, "Biggest Fan," is an upbeat pop-dance number brimming with optimistic energy. Framed as an earnest message, Irene sings from a place of self-recognition, aiming to spread positive influence to her fans and encourage mutual support. Her playful rabbit imagery in the photo set underscores that "Biggest Fan" ethos — she’s deliberately creating moments of joy for her audience.
