Joy (birth name: Park Soo-young) is a South Korean singer and actress, a member of Red Velvet under SM Entertainment. She made her solo debut on May 31, 2021 with the album Hello. Her bright personality, clear voice, and sense of variety make her one of the group's most popular figures.
Introducing Joy
- Stage Name: Joy (조이)
- Full Name: Park Soo-young (박수영)
- Group: Red Velvet
- Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Visual
- Date of Birth: September 3, 1996 — Zodiac Sign: Virgo — MBTI: INFJ (Previously INFP)
- Height: 168 cm (offset) / ~167 cm (actual)
- Weight: 49 kg — Blood Type: A
- Designated Color: Green
- Representative Animals: Canary → Chick
- Representative Fruit: Green Kiwi
- Social Media: Instagram @_imyour_joy • TikTok @__imyour_joy
Biography and Career
Origins & Education: Born on Jeju Island (South Korea), Joy grew up with her two younger sisters. She graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), majoring in performing arts. She was discovered at the 2012 SM World Audition in Seoul (she was not part of the SM Rookies).
Debut and Activities: Joy debuted with Red Velvet in 2014. A frequent presence in variety shows, she participated in We Got Married (virtual husband: BTOB's Sungjae) and pursued an acting career with the dramas The Liar and His Lover (2017) and The Great Seducer (2018).
Solo: On May 31, 2021, she released Hello, a colorful cover album that showcases her vocal warmth and performance skills.
Facts Interesting
Family
- Parents and two younger sisters.
- Joy often gets very emotional when talking about her mother.
Hobbies and Talents
- Watching movies, singing "good songs"; fan of Ariana Grande.
- Can sing the trot; can do Mr. Krabs (SpongeBob SquarePants).
- Loves animals; volunteers at shelters and is passionate about dog training videos.
- Sports & Wellness: Pilates and eating small portions rather than extreme diets.
Personal Details
- Nicknames: Doongdoongie, "Cute Joy," Malgeumi ("Bright").
- Perfectionist, likes to plan; collects lip balms.
- Takes the most selfies in the group.
- Favorite Colors: Says she likes red (but her official color is green).
- Food & Tastes: Sushi, chicken, crustless pizza, grilled eel; Fan of mint-chocolate ice cream.
- Favorite number: 31 (a nod to Baskin-Robbins).
- Some say she resembles actress Kim Yoo-jung.
Accomplishments
- King of Masked Singer: Appeared under the name Bandabi (victory in the first round, episode 122).
- Two singles in the Gaon Digital Chart Top 10: "Always in My Heart" (2016, with Seul-ong) and "Introduce Me A Good Person" (2020).
- Duets & OST: "First Christmas" (with Doyoung – NCT), multiple drama OSTs.
Life & Relationships
- Shared a room with Yeri (now, each member has their own room).
- Close to Oh Hayoung (Apink), Yerin (ex-GFRIEND), Kim Min-jae (actor), Woosung (LUCY); SOPA classmate with Yerin.
- Confirmed relationship with Crush (August 23, 2021).
- Medical break announced for April 26, 2023; Activities resumed ~2 months later.
Couple, Type, Crush
- Ideal Type: Someone who lives by rules, works hard, and knows what they want.
Official Social Media
- Instagram: @_imyour_joy
- TikTok: @__imyour_joy
Joy on Red Velvet
In Red Velvet, Joy brings a clear voice, a sparkling stage presence, and a sense of on-camera play that energizes the stages. She interacts with humor and kindness with Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Yeri, and shines particularly brightly in the light-up concepts where her green color is highlighted.
Fun fact: her stage name Joy was given to her by a singing teacher; As a child, she was obsessed with trot music.
Music and Solo Projects
- Hello — 2021: Self-titled track (remake) with refreshing energy.
- Je T’aime — 2021: Emotional ballad (remake) that showcases her diction.
- If Only (feat. Paul Kim) — 2021: Sensitive duet, soft harmonies.
- Day by Day — 2021: Warm cover.
- Happy Birthday to You — 2021: Retro sweetness and nostalgic.
