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Yeri
Kim Ye-rim (김예림), known as Yeri (예리), is the youngest member of Red Velvet. Born March 5, 1999 in Seoul, she joined the group in March 2015, six months after the original four-member lineup debuted, and quickly established herself through variety appearances on Show! Music Core (2015) and The Viewable SM (2016). Her first self-composed project, "Dear Diary", arrived via SM Station in March 2019.
Yeri built one of the group's most expansive solo presences across music and acting. Her filmography includes the web dramas Blue Birthday (2021) and Bitch x Rich 2 (2025), plus her film debut in the horror-fantasy The Ghost Game (2025). She has been confirmed for Azure Spring, a webtoon adaptation where she plays a free diver.
In April 2025, Yeri and Wendy parted ways with SM Entertainment at contract expiration. Yeri now manages her acting career under Blitzway Entertainment while remaining a member of Red Velvet. At her "Act 1: Yerim" fan meeting in Taipei on December 12, 2025, she announced plans for her debut solo album in 2026. With 10 million Instagram followers, she maintains one of the more distinctive idol presences online, mixing visual work, personal updates, and film promotion.
0 articles5 creditsDebut: March 6, 2015South Korean
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The Ghost GameFilm
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2026
Azure SpringDrama
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2025
Bitch x Rich 2Drama
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2021
Blue BirthdayDrama
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2019
Dear DiaryMusic
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Fans Also Ask
Why did Yeri join Red Velvet later than the other members?
Yeri was added to <a href="/artists/red-velvet">Red Velvet</a> in March 2015, six months after the original four members debuted in August 2014. SM Entertainment brought in a fifth member mid-run, a decision widely discussed among fans. Yeri was reportedly too young to debut at the original launch but joined shortly after turning 16.
Is Yeri still with SM Entertainment?
No. Yeri's exclusive contract with SM Entertainment ended on April 4, 2025. She signed with Blitzway Entertainment in May 2025 for her solo activities, while remaining a member of <a href="/artists/red-velvet">Red Velvet</a> for all group promotions. It is one of the more unusual two-label arrangements in the industry.
What dramas has Yeri appeared in?
Yeri's acting credits include the web drama <em>Blue Birthday</em> (2021), the Wavve series <em>Bitch x Rich</em> (2023) and its sequel <em>Bitch x Rich 2</em> (2025), the film <em>The Ghost Game</em> (2025), and the upcoming drama <em>Azure Spring</em> (2026). She has built a substantial acting presence alongside her music career.
Has Yeri released solo music?
Yeri released the self-composed single Dear Diary via SM Station in March 2019, her first official solo track. She has confirmed plans to release her first full solo album in 2026 under Blitzway Entertainment, a major milestone in her career outside Red Velvet's group activities.
What is Yeri's real name?
Yeri's real name is Kim Ye-rim (김예림). She was born on March 5, 1999 in Seoul, South Korea. Yeri is her stage name, a shortened form of her given name Ye-rim. She is the youngest member of Red Velvet, a position known in K-pop as the maknae.
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