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K-Pop Group RESCENE's Agency Fights Back Against Malicious Comments with New Reporting Site
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K-Pop Group RESCENE's Agency Fights Back Against Malicious Comments with New Reporting Site

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop group RESCENE's agency has launched a reporting website to combat malicious comments and misinformation.
  • The move follows online backlash against member Wonhee for using a regional dialect on YouTube.
  • RESCENE has recently gained popularity, with their song "Yahoe" topping music charts.

The agency for K-pop group RESCENE is taking a firm stance against online abuse, establishing a dedicated reporting website to address malicious comments and the spread of false information. This decisive action comes after the group achieved significant success, with their song "Yahoe" reaching the top of music charts just two years after their debut. The agency stated that the new site aims to swiftly and accurately handle reports of defamatory posts and copyright infringements, thereby protecting the artists' rights. The move is seen as a necessary step to safeguard the group amidst their rising popularity. A particular point of contention arose recently when member Wonhee faced criticism for using a Gyeongsang dialect in a YouTube video, leading to accusations of affiliation with a controversial online community. RESCENE, a five-member group formed in March 2024, gained unexpected attention partly due to Wonhee's YouTube channel, which she launched earlier this year.

We have opened a reporting website for the protection of RESCENE's rights. This site is intended to receive reports on malicious posts that defame the artist's honor and copyright infringement cases, enabling us to take swifter and more accurate action.

โ€” The Muse EntertainmentRESCENE's agency, The Muse Entertainment, announced the establishment of the reporting website on their official homepage.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.