The first video from the channel Idol Backstage showed RESCENE members discussing the missing doors with staff. A manager made a troubling comment, suggesting that the members could sleep in a shared room if it was too hot. Their doors were removed due to the members sneaking snacks before their comeback. Fans reacted strongly on social media. They were particularly concerned that the manager was a man, which raised significant worries about the members’ safety and privacy.
The situation became more serious when audio clips from two separate livestreams surfaced. Loud screams were heard in the background. Fans described the sounds as “genuine fear/anger, blood-curdling screaming,” expressing their shock at the audio. Another user noted that while they couldn’t verify the source, the sounds were “loud and horrifying to say the least.”
Kpop Entertainment Company is extremely sick. Imagine training in such a depressing and toxic environment from a young age. Oh Lord. pic.twitter.com/5gKTnlW1sU
— NJZ Fund (@iseauseamee) September 14, 2025
i genuinely hate the kpop industry cuz what the fuck pic.twitter.com/GW1UidDA3P
— ☆ (@khiawings) September 13, 2025
The Muze Entertainment CEO, Josh Lee, released a lengthy public statement to address the concerns. He explained that a door had come off after a member bumped into it and that the members were not on an extreme diet. Lee also claimed the screaming sounds came from outside the dorm, not from the agency’s staff or members. Despite this, many fans remain doubtful, viewing the statement as damage control. Another fan on Reddit stated they wouldn’t buy the CEO’s “random excuses,” pointing out the conflicting information.
The Muze CEO clarifying statement.#RESCENE #리센느 @RESCENEofficial pic.twitter.com/KLZhFp7O59
— RESCENE GLOBAL 🌱 (@RESCENEGLOBAL) September 13, 2025
While some fans have accepted the agency’s explanation, many others believe the company’s response did not fully address their concerns. Member Liv’s direct communication with fans, reassuring them of their safety, has not completely eased the community’s worries. This ongoing controversy has sparked a broader discussion within the Kpop industry about artist mistreatment and the power dynamics between idols and their agencies.
Liv just talked about this situation on bubble, please stop sensationalizing this! #리센느@RESCENEofficial@RESCENE_twt pic.twitter.com/YTBHuBWG77
— saki 🌱 (@minamiscent) September 14, 2025
#RESCENE deserves safety and respect.
Young girls should not have their privacy taken away from them for not following a diet.
Young girls should not live with a male manager.
THE MUZE TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY #리센느 @RESCENEofficial @RESCENE_twt pic.twitter.com/D3DVGHwCiu
— Ubebu (@Ubebu77) September 13, 2025