ArtistSM Entertainment
Seulgi
Kang Seul-gi (강슬기), known mononymously as Seulgi, is a South Korean singer and dancer under SM Entertainment. Born February 10, 1994, in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, she trained at SM for seven years before debuting as a founding member of Red Velvet on August 1, 2014.
Widely recognized as the group's performance anchor, Seulgi has set a standard for technical precision in K-pop girl group choreography. Her solo debut came in October 2022 with the mini album 28 Reasons, a dark fantasy concept that drew on her strengths as a performer and songwriter. In February 2024, she launched a personal YouTube channel, Hi Seulgi, expanding her presence into lifestyle and vlog content.
Alongside Irene, she leads Red Velvet's sub-unit Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi. The unit returned in May 2025 with their second mini album TILT, nearly five years after their debut project Monster. She is also a member of the SM supergroup Got the Beat, which debuted in 2022.
In January 2025, she collaborated with veteran singer Kim Wan-sun on the digital single "Lucky," produced by JYP.
2 articles6 creditsDebut: August 1, 2014South Korean
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Discography
2025
TILT (Irene and Seulgi)Mini Album
Member
2025
Lucky (with Kim Wan-sun)Single
Collaboration
2022
28 ReasonsMini Album
Solo
2020
Monster (Irene and Seulgi)Mini Album
Member
Brand Partnerships
2022
Salvatore FerragamoEndorsement
Global Ambassador
2018
Converse KoreaEndorsement
Brand Ambassador
Fans Also Ask
When did Seulgi debut solo?
Seulgi debuted as a solo artist on October 4, 2022 with her first mini album 28 Reasons. The title track combined dark fantasy aesthetics with her signature performance style. She was the first Red Velvet member to release a solo album.
What group is Seulgi in?
Seulgi is a founding member of Red Velvet, the SM Entertainment girl group that debuted on August 1, 2014. She is recognized as the main dancer and one of the lead vocalists. She also leads the sub-unit Red Velvet - Irene and Seulgi.
What is Red Velvet - Irene and Seulgi?
Red Velvet - Irene and Seulgi is a sub-unit consisting of Irene and Seulgi, Red Velvet's eldest members. They debuted in July 2020 with Monster and returned in May 2025 with their second mini album TILT after nearly five years.
What brands does Seulgi endorse?
Seulgi is the global ambassador for Salvatore Ferragamo, making her the first K-pop idol to hold that position. She has also been brand ambassador for Converse Korea, Nike, Amuse, and L'Occitane.
Is Seulgi still with SM Entertainment?
Yes, Seulgi renewed her exclusive contract with SM Entertainment in August 2023, confirming her continued activities with Red Velvet and as a solo artist.
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