

That in itself goes to show that for them, music isn’t just about popularity - it’s an art form, and they’re dedicated to the more artsy side of things.Įven when they’re not performing together, the members are more than able to prove their skills. Their Velvet songs are perfect proof of this, as well as their more experimental and “unique” Red songs. Some have attributed this to the fact that Red Velvet doesn’t just stick to the cute, bubbly sound that might be expected from a girl group. The group is also known for being much more popular with young women than with men, a fact that is surprising considering the usual fanbase for girl groups is men. Red songs are more vivid and upbeat experimental songs - “Red Flavor,” “Power Up,” and “Russian Roulette,” to name a few songs, fall into this category - whereas Velvet songs are, in comparison, more toned-down, classy, and R&B inspired - “Peek-A-Boo,” “Bad Boy,” and “Psycho” are great examples of this concept. Red Velvet, unlike other girl groups, is a dual-concept group, meaning that all of their songs can be categorized as either having a “Red” or “Velvet” sound, hence the group’s name.

They have been managed by SM Entertainment since their debut, and the quintet currently has five albums and 13 EPs released: more than enough songs to showcase their unique concept. 1, 2014, with a fifth member added on March 11, 2015. Red Velvet originally debuted as a quartet on Aug. With K-pop becoming more and more mainstream in recent years, there are a plethora of groups to listen to and enjoy- so what sets Red Velvet, a long-standing and revolutionary group, apart from other, newer girl groups?
