Girl group RESCENE has completed a remarkable chart reverse run, reaching the top of the Melon 'Top 100' chart for the first time since their debut with their signature song 'LOVE ATTACK'. The achievement, coming 1 year and 11 months after the song's initial release, is drawing significant attention as an exceptional feat for a group from a small-to-medium agency.
According to their agency, The Muze Entertainment, on the 9th, 'LOVE ATTACK' claimed first place on the Melon 'Top 100' chart as of 10 PM the previous day, surpassing I.O.I's 'Suddenly'. Reaching the summit approximately 1 year and 11 months after its release last August, RESCENE has reached the top of Korea's largest music release platform for the first time since their debut in March 2024.
RESCENE is a five-member girl group consisting of Minami, LIV, ZENA, WONI, and Kang Hyeju. Featuring a refreshing sound and an addictive melody, 'LOVE ATTACK' gained steady word-of-mouth popularity, rising to 65th place on the Melon daily chart in May last year, 9 months after its release. While it initially garnered attention as a breakout success for a small-to-medium agency in a market dominated by major labels, the song's ranking had gradually declined following that initial surge.
The song's second surge began in March this year due to an unexpected catalyst. In a video featuring a Japanese gyaru fashion concept posted on leader WONI's YouTube channel, she remarked, "If you go to Geoje like this, you'll really get scolded by the citizens of Geoje," to which Japanese member Minami shouted, "Geoje Yahoo!". The clip spread rapidly online, becoming a popular meme.
As the video generated significant buzz, 'LOVE ATTACK' regained momentum, with its rankings climbing steeply until it finally reached the top of Melon. By securing first place with their signature track 2 years and 4 months after their debut, RESCENE has successfully reaped the rewards of their chart reverse run.
To maintain this momentum, RESCENE also released a remake single, 'Pretty Girl', at 6 PM the previous day, offering a fresh interpretation of Kara's hit song. The track maintains the familiar melody of the original while incorporating intense distortion and sophisticated synthesizers to create a new atmosphere.
The new song 'Pretty Girl' is also seeing a rapid response. As of 8 AM on the 9th, it reached 6th place on the Melon 'Top 100' chart, continuing the momentum of 'LOVE ATTACK'. Attention is now focused on whether RESCENE can sustain this upward trend with their latest release after establishing a signature hit.
