Red Velvet’s current members are IRENE, JOY, SEULGI, WENDY, and YERI; roles are not listed for these members. The line-up was checked against MusicBrainz and Wikipedia in November 2026.
Current Members of Red Velvet
- IRENE – role not listed, 2014–present
- JOY – role not listed, 2014–present
- SEULGI – role not listed, 2014–present
- WENDY – role not listed, 2014–present
- YERI – role not listed, 2015–present
MusicBrainz records these five people as current members, and the Wikipedia infobox lists the same members. The year ranges shown here reflect the membership years recorded for each person. Because no individual roles are listed in the sources used for this line-up, this guide does not assign vocal, instrumental, or other roles to anyone.
Original Line-up
MusicBrainz marks IRENE, JOY, SEULGI, and WENDY as original members. Their membership years are listed as 2014–present. YERI is not marked as an original member in MusicBrainz; her membership years are listed as 2015–present.
Line-up Timeline
| Member | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| IRENE | Not listed | 2014–present |
| JOY | Not listed | 2014–present |
| SEULGI | Not listed | 2014–present |
| WENDY | Not listed | 2014–present |
| YERI | Not listed | 2015–present |
The timeline places the recorded start years alongside each member’s status as current. Four members have the same recorded start year, while YERI’s listed start year is later. The table does not imply a role beyond membership, since roles are not specified in the sources used here.
Studio Albums
- The Red (2015)
- Perfect Velvet (2017)
- Bloom (2022)
- Chill Kill (2023)
These are the studio albums listed in MusicBrainz. Album listings and membership records describe different things: an album entry identifies a release, while a membership entry records a person’s connection to a group and the years associated with it.
Line-up Changes by Role
No member roles are listed in the membership information used for this article. As a result, there is no role-by-role sequence to report for Red Velvet without adding details that are not stated in those records. The available information identifies people as members and gives their membership years, not a breakdown of duties.
For the membership category, IRENE, JOY, SEULGI, and WENDY are each listed from 2014–present. YERI is listed from 2015–present. These are the complete current-member entries here, and no end year is shown for any of them.
That distinction matters when readers look for labels such as vocalist or instrumentalist. A role should be included only when a source explicitly provides it; it should not be inferred from a person’s presence in a group or from a general description of how bands operate. For Red Velvet, the role field is not listed for any of the five current members.
How Band Line-ups Are Recorded
A band’s official membership and the people who perform with it on a particular occasion are not always the same list. Touring or session musicians may contribute to performances or recordings without being official members. When checking a line-up, look for a source that clearly identifies official membership rather than treating every performer or contributor as a member.
Membership years are often recorded as a start year and, when known, an end year. A missing end year can mean that a source has no departure date recorded; it is not, by itself, a full explanation of someone’s current status. Compare the date and wording of the record with another reliable source, and distinguish a source’s latest update from the dates it assigns to individual members.
To check a line-up yourself, begin with the band’s official channels and look for a current member list or other explicit statement of membership. Then consult MusicBrainz for its artist and member records, paying attention to start and end years and any role fields. If sources disagree or offer different levels of detail, describe exactly what each source states rather than filling gaps with assumptions.
It is also useful to keep album credits separate from membership lists. A release may credit people for particular contributions, but that does not automatically establish official group membership. Likewise, a general group page may give a broad overview while a structured database records dates or roles differently. Clear wording helps readers see what is documented and what remains unspecified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current members of Red Velvet?
The current members listed here are IRENE, JOY, SEULGI, WENDY, and YERI. MusicBrainz and the Wikipedia infobox agree on this line-up, checked in November 2026.
Which members are marked as original members?
MusicBrainz marks IRENE, JOY, SEULGI, and WENDY as original members. Their listed membership years begin in 2014. YERI is listed as a current member with a 2015 start year, but is not marked as an original member.
What roles do the members have?
Roles are not listed for the current members in the information used here. This guide therefore identifies each person as a member without assigning an individual role.
When did the listed members join?
IRENE, JOY, SEULGI, and WENDY have membership years of 2014–present. YERI has membership years of 2015–present. These ranges show the years recorded for membership, not additional details about each person’s role.
Final Thoughts
Red Velvet’s listed current line-up consists of five members, with four marked as original members. The sources agree on the names, while the role field is not listed, so the clearest account is to stick to the documented membership years.