Red Velvet’s Joy Shares Cozy Home Life on “I Live Alone”: Bonding with IVE’s Rei, Hinting at Love with Crush?
In the April 11 episode of MBC’s “I Live Alone,” Red Velvet’s Joy opened her doors, and her heart, to viewers, offering a rare, intimate look at her solo lifestyle and touching friendship with IVE’s Rei. The episode charmed fans with its cozy aesthetic, candid conversations, and moments of laughter between the two idols.
“Joy House” and the Comfort of Friendship
Six months into living on her own, Joy welcomed Rei to her charming “Joy House,” where the IVE member quickly made herself at home. Donning pajamas and accompanied by her pet dog, Rei playfully claimed her spot on the couch beside Joy’s plush Wilson doll, joking, “Whenever I come here, I feel so sleepy. It’s like visiting my grandma’s house.”
Joy revealed that their friendship began naturally, with Rei showing warmth from the start, “People often assume I’m cold at first, even when I was younger. But Rei approached me so warmly. She’s like a real little sister who visits often.”
The duo’s closeness shone as they chatted about Rei’s recent challenges preparing for IVE’s comeback. Joy offered heartfelt encouragement, “When I see you, it reminds me of my younger self.”
The idols also lightened the mood with a fun AI chatbot conversation and filmed the viral “Pokjoo Guinea (Rampaging Guinea Pig)” challenge in a self-made “shorts studio,” rounding out their bonding time with a sentimental photo session.
Wellness, Self-Love, and the Real Joy
Aside from her friendship moments, Joy shared her personal health philosophy, emphasizing balance and self-care. She follows a glycemic index-based diet, adjusting her meals through mindful experimentation. “I’m really envious of people who are naturally slim,” she admitted, “but I do this out of self-love, not pressure.”
Some fans are speculating that Joy’s comment may be a subtle nod to her boyfriend, Crush, who’s known for his naturally slim figure. Joy also continues to enjoy a steady relationship with singer Crush, with whom she has been publicly dating since 2021. Despite the pressures of fame, the couple remains low-key and drama-free, maintaining their relationship without any public breakups for over four years.
Joy’s at-home care routine also included skincare, scalp massages, calf massagers, and a light workout, reflecting her dedication to both physical and mental wellness.
