RESCENE (리센느) is a five-member South Korean girl group under THE MUZE Entertainment, known for a multinational lineup, a concept built around scent and memory, and a rare late-blooming chart run that turned a two-year-old debut single into a number-one hit years after its original release. This profile covers the group's members, discography, and the unusual path that took them from a small-agency debut to national chart-topping status.
Who Is RESCENE?
RESCENE debuted on March 26, 2024, with the pre-release single "yoyo" followed by their official debut track "uhuh." The group's name combines "Scene" and "Scent," built around the Proust effect, the psychological phenomenon where a specific smell can vividly bring back a past memory. The group describes its concept as aiming to leave behind a lasting musical "scent" that listeners associate with specific emotional scenes, rather than chasing a single sound or trend.
Members
| Name | Role | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Woni | Leader | Born May 25, 2004, from Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province — recognized as the first K-pop idol from her hometown |
| Liv | Member | Part of RESCENE's original five-member lineup since debut |
| Minami | Vocalist | The group's Japanese member, known for near-native fluency in Korean |
| May | Vocalist | Trained at Pick Planet Academy's Hongdae branch before joining THE MUZE Entertainment |
| Zena | Member | From Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province |
Discography
| Release | Date | Title Track(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "yoyo" (pre-release single) | 2024 | yoyo |
| "uhuh" (debut single) | March 26, 2024 | uhuh |
| SCENEDROME (Mini Album 1) | August 27, 2024 | LOVE ATTACK, Pinball |
| Glow Up (Mini Album 2) | February 5, 2025 | Glow Up |
| lip bomb (Mini Album 3) | November 25, 2025 | Heart Drop, Bloom |
| "Pretty Girl" (remake single) | July 2026 | Pretty Girl |
RESCENE has also contributed OST tracks to several Korean drama soundtracks, including songs for productions that aired between 2025 and early 2026.
The Slow-Burn Chart Run
RESCENE's story stands out in the K-pop industry because of how it played out over time rather than through an immediate hit. "LOVE ATTACK," originally released in August 2024, debuted far down Korea's Melon daily chart and only gradually climbed over the following two years, eventually reaching number one on the Melon Top 100 in 2026 — a rare feat for a small-agency idol group without the marketing budget of a major label. Around the same period, leader Woni's personal YouTube content, including a widely shared moment centered on her hometown of Geoje, helped introduce the group's members and personalities to a much wider audience beyond their existing fanbase, which industry commentary has pointed to as a major factor behind the group's resurgence.
FAQ
When did RESCENE debut?
RESCENE debuted on March 26, 2024, with the single "uhuh," following an earlier pre-release track called "yoyo."
How many members does RESCENE have, and where are they from?
RESCENE has five members: Woni, Liv, Minami, May, and Zena. The lineup is multinational, with four Korean members and one Japanese member, Minami.
What does the group name RESCENE mean?
It combines "Scene" and "Scent," inspired by the Proust effect, the idea that scent can vividly trigger memory. The group frames its music as aiming to leave a lasting emotional "scent" with listeners.
Why did RESCENE's older song "LOVE ATTACK" become a hit years after release?
The song gradually built momentum over roughly two years, helped in part by increased visibility from member content outside their music releases, eventually reaching number one on Korea's Melon Top 100 chart in 2026.