RESCENE's New Song 'With' Hits No. 1 on Melon, New Album Tracks Also Rank High

RESCENE Returns on November 3: 4th Mini Album 'PULSE' Released and Tops Music Charts

RESCENE returned on November 3, 2026, at 6 PM KST with the release of their fourth mini-album 'PULSE'. The five-member girl group, consisting of Woni, Liv, Minami, May, and Zena, utilized this album to bridge the interest gained from the recent resurgence of their previous songs into their new release. The title track 'With' reached No. 1 on the domestic music platform Melon's Top 100 chart within just two hours of its release, while other B-side tracks also entered the high ranks of the charts. The performance observed immediately after the release of the new songs demonstrates a shift in RESCENE's public recognition.

This album, 'PULSE', derives its title from the term for a heartbeat. Its central theme revolves around the moment when a song one has shared with someone returns as a voice that lifts them up again. The concept of connecting fragrance and music, which RESCENE has utilized since their early days, continues as well. For this album, musk has been set as the primary image to express the warmth and emotions shared between the singers on stage and the audience. The entire album conveys a message that relationships formed through music become a source of strength for each other.

'PULSE' contains a total of 5 tracks. The first track is 'Finest Thing', followed by the second track and title song, 'With'. It continues with the third track 'Inside Out', the fourth track 'MEME', and the fifth track 'Dragon'. The total runtime of the album is approximately 15 minutes and 43 seconds. Prior to the release, RESCENE unveiled the tracklist via their official channels on October 23 and sequentially showcased concept photos, a highlight medley, and music video teasers.

Title track 'With' sings about the moment one follows a voice calling them and finally comes face to face with someone they have dreamed of for a long time. The composition is characterized by a transition from a lyrical opening to a powerful chorus. Through intense hooks and a gradually heightening musical development, it expresses a racing heartbeat. The time spent running toward the other person in the song connects to a promise to move forward together. In terms of performance, the five members emphasize their synergy by moving as one body, conveying the message of the song through their movements on stage.

On the day of the release, RESCENE held a media showcase at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, where they performed 'With' and the B-side track 'Inside Out'. The members expressed their determination to show growth through this promotion. In particular, they presented a direction of wanting to establish themselves as a group that is consistently loved, rather than stopping at the temporary interest gained after their recent chart resurgence. This comeback marks their first new mini-album in about a year, following the release of their third mini-album 'lip bomb' in November 2025.

The response on music charts was clear from immediately after the release. 'With', released at 6 PM on November 3, topped both the Melon Top 100 and Hot 100 charts at 8 PM on the same day. It also hit No. 1 on the Bugs real-time chart and Genie Music real-time Top 200. Notably, on the Melon Hot 100, all five songs on the album occupied the 1st through 5th positions. It is significant that listeners focused on the entire album, not just the title track. This is an indicator that, beyond the topicality of a single song, the tracks on the new album were consumed broadly.

At 10 AM on November 4, the day after release, 'With' maintained its position at No. 1 on the Melon Top 100. At the same time, 'Inside Out' ranked 5th, 'Finest Thing' 7th, 'MEME' 10th, and 'Dragon' 11th. After all tracks entered the Top 10 shortly after release, the rankings have shifted according to the time of day. Since chart rankings fluctuate depending on the time of tallying, it is necessary to distinguish between performance at a specific time and sustained ranking maintenance.

Behind these results lies the resurgence of their previously released songs. RESCENE gained attention through content related to 'Geoje Yaho' that spread online in 2026, and their 2024 song 'LOVE ATTACK' subsequently gained belated popularity on music charts. Afterward, they achieved their first No. 1 on a music show with the remake single 'Pretty Girl' released in July. They earned four music show wins with that song and also recorded two wins with 'LOVE ATTACK'. It can be said that after making a name for themselves through this resurgence, a trend has been formed where both new and previous songs are consumed simultaneously.

After the release of the new album, the popularity of their existing songs continued. At 8 AM on November 4, 'LOVE ATTACK' ranked 4th and 'Deja Vu' ranked 9th on the Melon Top 100. While the new song 'With' was at the top at the same time, their previous promotional tracks also maintained high ranks. This shows that listeners looking for new music and listeners who repeatedly listen to past releases exist simultaneously. However, chart performance alone cannot judge all individual listener evaluations or reactions outside of the fandom.

Along with the music release, RESCENE has also expanded their offline activities. A pop-up space running in Seongsu-dong, Seoul from November 6 to 10 features a Melon listening zone, and Melon announced that it would provide exclusive content related to the new album and also host a fan meeting on November 24. RESCENE's 'PULSE' promotions are extending beyond music shows and showcases into music platforms and offline events. The most notable aspect of the results observed in early November is the title track's rapid entry at No. 1 on the charts and the collective rise of the B-side tracks. In that the interest that began with the resurgence of previous songs has connected to the initial success of a new album, RESCENE's current comeback is distinguished from their previous activities.