Joy was scouted by SM Entertainment at 16 during the SM Global Audition in Seoul. |
The name 'Joy' was given to her by a vocal coach while training at SM Entertainment. |
She debuted with Red Velvet in 2014. |
Joy prefers being called 'Malgeumi'. |
She has appeared on various South Korean TV shows. |
Joy starred in MBC TV's series 'Tempted'. |
She co-hosted the second season of JTBC's 'Sugar Man'. |
Multiple times, she ranked at the top in the 'Individual Girl Group Members Brand Power Ranking'. |
Vogue has hailed her as one of K-pop's brightest stars. |
Joy took part in the 'Evergreen Tree' project supporting medical professionals amid the COVID-19 pandemic. |
She lent her voice to a character in the movie 'Trolls World Tour'. |
Joy represents Hogan, the luxury brand of Tod's. |
She made history by being the first female artist from SM Entertainment to receive a Bonsang nomination. |
At the Melon Music Awards, she became the first female soloist from SM Entertainment to be nominated for the Album of the Year Daesang. |
If not in entertainment, she would have pursued a career as a kindergarten teacher. |
Joy collaborated on the single 'Love Song' for the 'World Peace Project', with proceeds going to UNICEF Korea. |
She graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar magazine. |
Joy is frequently seen consuming alcohol in public. |