RESCENE's Minami and WONI: 'Our CEO promised to make us the next BLACKPINK'

RESCENE members WONI and Minami showcased contrasting charms, alternating between witty banter and sincere confessions. Minami, a member from Japan, brought laughter by wittily revealing her CEO's unconventional casting proposal, while WONI drew empathy from viewers by tearing up while sharing a modest dream she hopes to achieve after her first settlement.

A preview video for the web variety show 'Salon Drip,' released on the 21st via the YouTube channel 'TEO,' features RESCENE members WONI and Minami appearing as guests to converse with Jang Do Yeon on various topics. Although the video was short, the scenes offered a glimpse into the two members' honest personalities and the team's atmosphere, raising expectations for the full episode.

During the filming, Jang Do Yeon asked, "I heard the CEO cast you personally. What words did you believe that led you all the way to Korea?" Minami, who is from Japan, wittily replied, "I was tricked by the CEO's words," turning the set into a sea of laughter.

She further added, "The CEO said, 'I'll make you the next BLACKPINK,' and 'I'll make you the next Twice,'" triggering bursts of laughter. She humorously introduced the anecdote of the CEO's casting, which was filled with exaggerated confidence, and Jang Do Yeon naturally continued the conversation while laughing.

When Jang Do Yeon asked, "What kind of work did the CEO do originally?" Minami replied, "He used to run a kids' cafe." Jang Do Yeon wittily responded, "That must be why he is so good at handling children," further elevating the friendly atmosphere on set.

The mood later shifted to a more serious tone. Jang Do Yeon asked WONI what she wanted to do most once she received her first settlement, and WONI appeared to struggle to find her words as she composed her emotions.

She said, "I really want to buy beef for my mother," before her eyes eventually welled up with tears. When Jang Do Yeon asked, "Why did you think of that?" WONI answered calmly, "I want to buy it with the money I earned myself. I want to do for her exactly what she has done for me," leaving a lingering, touching impression.

WONI's confession is receiving reactions that remind people of the reality of idols who endure long trainee periods and financial hardships behind the glamorous stage to prepare for their debut. In the recent K-pop industry, stories of young people enduring years of trainee periods and an uncertain future before debut are gaining public sympathy, and the desire to gift parents with their first income is being accepted as a symbol of 'filial piety' commonly expressed by many rookie artists.

On the other hand, Minami's witty banter also drew attention as a glimpse into the process of how overseas trainees enter the Korean entertainment industry in the global K-pop market. As the K-pop industry grows into a global cultural content industry, the system of directly discovering and nurturing overseas talent has already established itself as a universal model in the industry, and members of various nationalities are evaluated as a key factor in increasing a team's competitiveness.

The honest talk of WONI and Minami, which provided both laughter and emotion through just a short preview, is gathering high interest from fans. The full episode of 'Salon Drip' featuring the members of RESCENE is scheduled to be released on the 28th at 6 PM via the YouTube channel 'TEO.'