Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘Cross My Mind’ Singer-Songwriter Irene Wong
As a singer-songwriter, pianist, model and influencer, Irene Wong simply can't be pinned down.
Even before releasing her debut single, "mmm idk," earlier this month, she'd made quite the name for herself as a TikTok star, with more than 2.7 million followers, as well as for her unforgettable vocal work on SeoulFly's "Cross My Mind" and "Falling." She's also known for her wit and creativity, and has also earned the nickname "Asian Rapunzel" for her flowing, knee-length hair. Point is, we're obsessed, and if you feel the same, keep scrolling to discover everything Irene shared with us as our new Woman Crush Wednesday.
(Image courtesy of Irene Wong)
Name: Irene Wong
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Birthday: April 25
Fun Facts:
1. Irene says she couldn't live without the Spotify app.
"I feel like I can turn off social media pretty easily, but music I need throughout the day."
-Irene Wong
2. She's devoted to Tarte Cosmetics.
"I got it as a gift from a friend, and it's now a must-have, especially when I'm traveling."
-Irene Wong
3. Lately, she hasn't been able to take Iniko's "Jericho" off repeat.
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4. She's not a sunny day girl.
"I like rainy weather. Yes, I can be emo."
-Irene Wong
5. She's never been a picky eater.
"I love all food!"
-Irene Wong
6. However, over the years, she has become a little picky about who to trust in her life.
"My social media put me in the spotlight at a really young age, and one of the first things I had to learn was that not everyone has good intentions. If I knew then what I know now, I would definitely think things through a lot more carefully."
-Irene Wong
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7. She prefers a good boba over Starbucks, but when she does visit the coffee shop, she usually orders a caramel macchiato.
8. JUNNY put on the best concert she's ever seen.
"He's super talented, and I don't know if it was just for the New York show, but I opened for him in NY, and the guy does not use any autotune! Just like almost 20 songs, on a mic with only verb."
-Irene Wong
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9. If she could live in any decade, she wouldn't travel too far.
"I only really have the 2010s and 2020s to compare, but I prefer 2010s. Maybe it's because I was younger, or it's because social media wasn't such a big part of society, but I remember it being more human."
-Irene Wong
10. She's a big anime fan and also loves Valorant.
"I haven't had as much time to watch or play, though. (I'll update you guys next time I'm hopping on!)."
-Irene Wong
11. Irene has been told she has a unique mindset and perspective.
"I think it's because my parents are like 50 years older than me, so I had a lot of traditional values instilled in me, which my friends with younger parents typically didn't grow up with. So if you guys catch me on a rant about some random grandma s***, that's where it's coming from."
-Irene Wong
For even more on Irene, click HERE to read our interview with her around her latest single, "mmm idk."