Red Velvet’s Irene Clears Up Speculation Regarding Mark On Her Neck

She revealed the reason why.

Recently, Red Velvet’s Irene attended the WIEA Awards in Macau and won the Best Solo Artist award.

However, on her way back, she garnered attention after photos of a purple mark on her neck were posted. Speculations began growing with many claiming to be a hickey mark.

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Most recently, a fan held a video call with and asked about the purple mark.

Ah, this? I got a bruise after receiving acupuncture. I’m ok!

— Irene

With her statement, fans demanded that everyone stop with the baseless speculation.

see this is why you should never speculate about things like that especially when it comes to irene y'all just sound stupid af https://t.co/Ag6rxsk3nm

— 𝓭𝓾𝓶𝓫𝓸𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓮 ⋆˚✿˖°| 𝓑𝓲𝓰𝓰𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓕𝓪𝓷 🚨 (@notrenesbathtub) April 28, 2026

why are u guys even asking her this 😭 https://t.co/CVt7IbI5yY

— 🌸 (@fanniirene) April 28, 2026

okay, so everyone can now stop their damn speculations and being weird. https://t.co/lJxW560FAu

— nicole 🌊 (@baechustokki) April 28, 2026

everyone please for the love of god leave her alone now i beg https://t.co/rMHRiUBt7F

— alisha (@ireneonIy) April 28, 2026

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