RESCENE meets Man City stars in new variety show

K-pop group RESCENE had a special encounter with world-class football stars. Moving from the stage to the pitch, the artists showcased playful chemistry with Manchester City players, even drawing a direct reaction from Erling Haaland.

Scheduled for release on the 14th, the Coupang Play variety show 'RESCENE's Man City Attack!' is a spin-off series continuing the excitement of the '2026 Coupang Play Series,' which concluded on the 9th.

Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, the 'Coupang Play Series' drew intense interest from football fans, featuring the showdown between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid as well as Lee Kang-in's debut with Man City. RESCENE's halftime performance also garnered significant attention, leading to this unique collaboration between the two groups.

The content features Man City's Ruben Dias, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Nico Gonzalez. While they are fierce competitors on the pitch, they are expected to reveal a different side by joking around with RESCENE in front of the camera.

A major highlight is the scene where world-class players personally teach football skills to RESCENE. The players provide close coaching on basics such as juggling and kicking, followed by a special 5 vs 4 match featuring both RESCENE and the Man City players.

The show captures the moment these two different worlds—K-pop idols and Premier League stars—become competitors through the common denominator of football, sparking an unexpected competitive spirit.

The entertainment extends beyond football. RESCENE prepared a special rearranged performance of 'LOVE ATTACK' for the Man City players and even taught them their signature catchphrases and memes. This led to natural 'Tiki-taka' as playful interactions crossed language and cultural barriers.

Notably, the meeting between the two teams went beyond simple one-off content. As friendships formed during filming, an unexpected intimacy developed, with conversations even touching on invitations to Manchester, UK.

Most eye-catching of all was Erling Haaland's reaction. After photos of RESCENE and the Man City players were released on SNS, Haaland reportedly left a comment saying, "Well done." The world-class striker added to the buzz by appearing to envy his teammates' special encounter.

This is not the first time Coupang Play has combined sports and variety. Following the 2023 content featuring BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Haaland, they have now captured RESCENE and the Man City squad in a single frame.

Ultimately, the appeal of 'RESCENE's Man City Attack!' lies in the unexpected intersection of football and K-pop. While the players teach football to the idols and the idols pass on their culture to the players, they transition from competitors on the pitch to colleagues laughing together in front of the camera.

The special meeting between RESCENE and Man City will be released on Coupang Play on the 14th.