RESCENE's Kang Hyeju reveals she once considered leaving the group

Girl group RESCENE, who recently achieved the dazzling feat of winning three music show trophies, is opening up about the trainee struggles hidden behind their success. While they shone brighter than anyone on stage, one member even considered leaving the team while waiting for their debut. As they wrap up their 'Pretty Girl' promotions, RESCENE is set to leave a deep impression by sharing stories they hadn't been able to tell each other.

In episode 410 of the MBC entertainment program 'The Manager' airing on the 8th, the scene of RESCENE members' wrap-up dinner is revealed.

On this day, RESCENE gathers at a regular restaurant they frequently visited since their trainee days. Those who once desperately longed just to stand on stage now sit in the same spot as music show number one artists. Naturally looking back on this promotional period, the members begin to pour out the inner feelings they couldn't bring themselves to say to one another.

In particular, Kang Hyeju's confession draws attention.

Kang reveals that during her trainee days, "I even thought about leaving the team because I saw no hope." In a situation where it was uncertain when the goal of debut would be achieved, she was on the verge of giving up as anxiety and frustration mounted.

Despite dissuasion from the agency's CEO and director, Kang's heart did not turn away easily. At that time, the person who held onto her until the end was none other than member Woni.

It is known that Woni even personally persuaded Kang's parents to change her mind. In doing so, they became more than mere teammates, acting as protectors of each other's dreams.

Looking back, the debut process of an idol group is much longer and harsher than the few minutes spent on stage. They must endure long periods of practice and an uncertain future while believing in one another. RESCENE also completed the definition of 'a team' by passing through that time together.

The members' desperation is also evident in their casting process.

The agency CEO recalls the moment he first met RESCENE, saying, "It was amazing that the members came to our company." Woni also reminisces about a past where she could have given up on her dream, confessing, "I thought only rich people could be idols." During a time when even dreams felt distant due to realistic barriers, the presence of the CEO who believed in her gave Woni the courage to challenge herself again.

Meeting with their respective circumstances, anxieties, and hesitations, the members eventually became one team. And finally, they met the moment they had waited for so long.

RESCENE achieved the feat of winning three music show trophies through their 'Pretty Girl' promotions. It was a result that held more meaning than just numbers recorded on a chart. For the members who endured a time when the debut itself was uncertain, being number one was proof that their journey was not in vain.

That is why this promotional period is even more special to the members.

RESCENE looks back on the 'Pretty Girl' promotions, saying it was "the period where we laughed and cried the most." It wasn't just joy; it was a time when the sweat shed to get on stage, the moments of leaning on each other, and the emotions accumulated in that process all came rushing back at once.

During the dinner, talk about their next activities also continues.

When asked about plans for a new release, the members hint at upcoming activities, whispering, "The director is preparing so hard that his lips are cracking." This part shows the reality of idols who must return to the practice room to prepare for the next stage even after achieving three trophies.

Ultimately, the reason RESCENE's story is special is not just because of the glamorous number of trophies.

Someone tried to leave the team because they saw no hope, and someone persuaded a friend's family to hold that friend back. Someone thought the dream of being an idol was a distant story due to their circumstances, and someone else believed in their potential and waited.

And those people, who did not let go of each other's hands, finally rose to the top of the music shows.

If you only look at the image of idols shining on stage, success seems to arrive suddenly. However, behind RESCENE's three trophies, there was a time when they held onto each other even in moments they wanted to give up.

'Pretty Girl' has ended, but RESCENE's story starts now. Attention is focused on what kind of image they will return with on their next stage after finishing a chapter filled with tears and laughter.

'The Manager' recorded number one in the TV drama topicality category for the 5th week of July. The scene of RESCENE's wrap-up dinner will be revealed through the broadcast on the 8th at 11:10 PM.