{
  "id": 19603032,
  "title": "Red Velvet member Joy embraces Crush's dog in surprise duet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/red-velvet-member-joy-embraces-crushs-dog-in-surprise-duet",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T05:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261112/red-velvet-member-joy-embraces-crushs-dog-in-surprise-duet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crush, the lead singer of the South Korean boy band Red Velvet, recently shared a surprise duet video on social media and YouTube. The video features him singing his latest single, \"Creak,\" alongside his girlfriend, Red Velvet member Joy, whom he publicly confirmed dating in August 2021. Joy, known for her powerful vocals, is seen singing harmoniously with Crush, offering a glimpse into their close relationship. In the video, Joy is also seen holding Crush's pet dog, Duyu, showcasing their affectionate bond. The couple reportedly met through Crush's debut single, \"Mayday,\" in May 2020.",
  "summary": "Singer Crush has drawn attention after releasing a surprise duet video featuring his girlfriend, Red Velvet member Joy, who he has been publicly dating. On Wednesday, Crush uploaded a live performance video of the two singing his song \"Creak\" on his social media accounts and YouTube channel. \"Creak\" is a new single Crush released last month, featuring singer IU. In the newly released video, Joy,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Crush, Red Velvet lead singer, released new single \"Creak\"",
    "Joy, member of Red Velvet, appears in surprise duet video",
    "Joy holds Crush's dog Duyu in video, showing affectionate bond"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This collaborative performance transforms a private romantic relationship into a public display of artistic synergy, signaling a shift toward more transparent interactions between high-profile K-pop idols and their partners.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}