RESCENE's MINAMI reveals members sleep only one hour a day amid live vocal controversy

Amid controversy surrounding the group's encore live performance skills, RESCENE member MINAMI has shared her honest feelings with fans. While not directly addressing the controversy, she indirectly revealed the hardships the members face by disclosing a grueling schedule where they receive as little as one hour of sleep per day. Amid ongoing criticism regarding their stage performance, she expressed gratitude for the support of fans and pledged to work even harder.

On the 12th, MINAMI left a long message to the fandom REMINE via a fan communication platform. "Although we still have many shortcomings, it is thanks to REMINE, who looks upon us kindly and loves us, that we can prepare, practice, and perform even harder," she said. While acknowledging their deficiencies, she emphasized that the love and support of fans serve as the driving force for their activities.

MINAMI drew attention by mentioning the hardships the members do not outwardly show. "In fact, the members don't show it in front of REMINE, but we sleep almost only one hour, and instead of resting after a recording ends, we go to another shoot or to practice," she revealed. She explained that the intense marathon of activities continues with shoots and practices following music show recordings instead of rest. She added, "Even though it is hard, I am so grateful to the members who work hard together."

This revealed the reality of the members having to prepare for stages despite a severe lack of sleep. As evaluations of their skills continue following the encore live controversy, MINAMI's message can be read as a confession of the schedule and effort they endure behind the scenes. However, she did not directly claim that the tight schedule was the cause of the live vocal controversy.

MINAMI repeatedly expressed her gratitude to the fans. "If there weren't people who always say kind words to praise us and come to support us in person, we wouldn't have been able to stay strong until now. Because of REMINE, we gain the strength to work hard," she said. She further showed her determination for future activities, stating, "I am so thankful, and I will work even, even, even harder in the future. Please look upon us kindly."

RESCENE began comeback activities after releasing their fourth mini-album 'PULSE' on the 3rd. The title track 'With' garnered significant attention, reaching number one on the Melon Top 100 as well as the Bugs real-time chart and the Genie Music Top 200 real-time chart immediately after release. They achieved meaningful records not only in digital performance but also in album sales.

According to Hanteo Chart, RESCENE's first-week sales for this album were recorded at 602,688 copies. This proved their rapid growth as they became a half-million seller for the first time since their debut. While they grew their presence by achieving results in both digital and physical sales simultaneously with their comeback, they faced a new challenge as the unexpected encore live controversy arose.

The controversy began during the encore stage performed after RESCENE took first place on the SBS Life show 'The Show' broadcast on the 10th. Criticisms spread online that the live vocals of the members, excluding MINAMI, ZENA, and LIV, did not meet expectations during the stage. The moment that should have been a celebration of their first place on a music show instead turned into a debate surrounding the members' singing abilities and stage presence.

While expressing gratitude for the fans' support, MINAMI acknowledged their shortcomings and stated they would work harder. Her message, revealing the reality of balancing shoots and practice with only about one hour of sleep, shows the situation of the group struggling between the achievements of their comeback activities and the controversy. Attention is focused on how RESCENE, having achieved their first half-million seller since debut, will overcome this controversy and rebuild trust through their stage performance.

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