A video featuring RESCENE leader Woni’s “Geoje Yaho” moment has gone viral. YouTube capture

It was supposed to be a clash of titans, a dazzling contest of comeback shows among Aespa, NMIXX and Le Sserafim, reflecting a big-budget battle among SM, JYP and HYBE.

But that battle cry largely remained muted and unheard. Instead, at the center of the Korean social media spotlight stood a girl, calling out an odd-sounding phrase with disarming innocence.

“Geoje, yaho!”

Having debuted under a small entertainment agency in 2024 and now entering its third year, RESCENE is seeing its star-making moment.