Yeri (singer)
A multi-hyphenate pop force who evolved from a group's bright maknae into a creative director for a generation's emotional soundtracks.
Born 1999 (age 27)·South Korean singer and actress·Birthday: March 5·Generation Z
Biography
Yeri, born Kim Ye-rim, stepped into the spotlight in 2015 as the final member added to the powerhouse girl group Red Velvet. Her arrival wasn't just an addition; it marked a shift, bringing a relatable, digitally-native warmth that deepened the group's connection with fans. While thriving within the group's complex harmonies and concepts, she carved a distinct parallel path. She became a prolific songwriter and composer, penning tracks that often explored themes of youth and introspection, and launched 'Yeri's Room,' a cozy, self-produced talk show that showcased her natural, empathetic hosting style. Beyond music, her acting choices, like the time-slip romance 'Blue Birthday,' reflect a thoughtful curation of projects that resonate with her artistic identity. Yeri represents a new model of idol: one who is as much a curator and creator of intimate worlds as she is a performer on the global stage.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Yeri was born in 1999, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Yeri Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Yeri's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Became a teenager
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Could drive
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as the final member of Red Velvet in 2015, contributing to the group's continued chart dominance and critical success.
- Launched and hosted the self-titled YouTube talk show 'Yeri's Room,' building a direct and personal connection with a global audience.
- Penned and co-composed multiple songs for Red Velvet and her own solo projects, including the track 'Dear Diary'.
- Made her acting debut as the lead in the web drama 'Blue Birthday,' navigating a complex time-travel romance narrative.
Did You Know?
She is fluent in Korean, English, and has studied Japanese.
Yeri is known for her close friendships with idols from other companies, forming a group famously called the '97-liners'.
She created the official fan club name for Red Velvet's fans, 'ReVeluv'.
Before debut, she was a trainee for four years at SM Entertainment.
“I want to be remembered as an artist who was honest and warm.”
