Red Velvet is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group debuted on August 1, 2014, with their digital single "Happiness" and with four members: Irene, Seulgi, Wendy and Joy. In March 2015, Red Velvet added a fifth member, Yeri, to the group.
In February 2018, Time magazine named Red Velvet as one of the best K-pop groups, highlighting their versatile musical styles.Red Velvet was recognized for their brand recognition and marketing power, having topped 'Girl Group Brand Power Ranking' published by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute for three consecutive months.
Red Velvet performed in Pyongyang on April, 1 2018. This made them the fifth idol group to ever perform in North Korea. They performed "Red Flavor" and "Bad Boy" at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre to an audience including Kim Jong-un. The concert was billed as "Spring is Coming" and is part of a wider diplomatic initiative between South Korea and North Korea.