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Rescene's local focus propels K-pop group to stardom in South Korea

The K-pop group Rescene, managed by The Muze Entertainment, has achieved significant popularity in South Korea by focusing on local culture rather than global expansion. Their rise, attributed to viral YouTube content and word-of-mouth, is considered a remarkable success in an industry dominated by larger agencies like HYBE, SM, JYP, and YG. AI

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Rescene's local focus propels K-pop group to stardom in South Korea

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · David D. Lee ·

    Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South Korea

    In an industry built on going global, K-pop’s freshest phenomenon has succeeded by doing the exact opposite: staying home. Rescene, a five-member girl group from little-known agency The Muze Entertainment, debuted in 2024 but largely flew under the radar until recently. Now, they…