Have you ever wondered what a song would smell like?
Rising K-Pop group RESCENE has been crafting a unique musical world inspired by scents and olfactory memories. The result is a dreamy, cohesive discography that ranges from girlish playfulness to hazy nostalgia, from the bright berry freshness of their EP Lip Bomb to the mysterious, smoky incense of Runaway.
While RESCENE spent their early days flying slightly under the radar, a wave of viral moments marked a turning point. The group quickly won over the Korean public with leader Woni’s charming satoori and a hilarious gyaru makeover with Minami that made the internet scream “Geoje Ya-ho!” Before long, members Zena, Liv, and May were riding the same wave of massive popularity, sending back-catalog tracks like Love Attack straight to the top of the Melon charts.
If their signature dreamy sound has taken over your daily rotation, here are songs like RESCENE that you need to check out next.
If you like Love Attack listen to Supersonic by fromis_9
Love Attack has gone viral and it’s not hard to hear why. It’s upbeat and fresh sound feels reminiscent of the K-Pop sound many fell in love with. A group like RESCENE that feels reminiscent of older K-pop groups is fromis_9 and their song Supersonic also captures the same bright pop vibe. Both are going straight to our summer K-Pop playlist.
If you like Pretty Girl listen to Ponytail by TWICE
RESCENE’s latest comeback is with a remake of KARA’s Pretty Girl, which has become the anthem for ultra-girlishness. Ponytail by TWICE has the same feeling of flirty coquettishness. If you’re looking for songs that make you feel like a part of a 2000s chick flick, these two should be part of your soundtrack.
If you like Deja Vu listen to Butterfly by LOONA
Like its title suggests, Deja Vu is known for its dreamy sound. A song that takes that dreamy quality into a more experimental realm is LOONA’s Butterfly. The latter has more hard-hitting beats, especially at the chorus, but it’s a nice jolt to add to your dreamy rotation.
If you like Runaway listen to CLOSER by OH MY GIRL
Speaking of dreamy, Runaway and Closer are basically two sides of the same coin. Both have an air of mystery and darkness while still keep a sense of femininity in its visuals and sounds. Runaway is more fast paced, in line with the newer generation K-Pop sound, but both have fairytale-like elements to it.
If you like Pinball listen to Cool Hot Sweet Love by Red Velvet
If you love RnB or lofi city pop, then these two songs should go straight to your K-Pop playlist recommendation. Cool Hot Sweet Love is like and older sister, a more sensual and moodier vibe compared to the young flirtatiousness of Pinball. Both are great if you want something chill to listen to.
If you like Glow Up listen to คาถาหาเธอ (Horogals) by Sugar ‘n Spice
When listening to both songs side-by-side, you might think that you are listening to the same song because oh how similar it begins. While the rest of the song might not be most sonically matched, คาถาหาเธอ (Horogals) is something that fits right in RESENCE’s discography – just imagine it’s written in Korean.
If you like Busy Boy listen to Insomnia by ZEROBASEONE
Known as bright shining boys, ZEROBASEONE is a good bet if you want to diversify with boy group songs like RESCENE. A lot of their songs play with the house and garage beats, but if Busy Boy is written with a pink glitter pen, then Insomnia is definitely written with a blue one.
If you like Bloom listen to I Feel Good by BINI
Another non K-Pop group like RESCENE is BINI.Both groups even have similar trajectories, with the P-Pop group struggling to find an audience early on to now performing at Coachella. Their back catalogue shares similarities like Bloom and I Feel Good, both are lovely pop songs with strong vocal performances.
If you like Heart Drop listen to Drip by izna
To recreate the excitement of the club dancefloor in the comfort of your own home, add these two songs to your playlist. Both songs are the right mix of playful and cute, with invigorating forward beats that you can’t help but dance to.
Fans who loved RESCENE’s discography will find plenty to enjoy in this list of recommendations. Which one are you listening to next?
