In mid-September 2025, rookie girl group RESCENE (The Muze Entertainment) landed in a fast-moving storm of worry posts, explainers, and agency denials. Two threads fueled it: (1) claims that bedroom doors were missing in the group’s dorm and (2) screaming heard during members’ livestreams. Here’s a clear, sourced breakdown—and what to watch going forward.
The spark: a “no-door” dorm & alarming audio
A widely shared YouTube/variety clip had fans believing the members’ room doors were removed, which some commentators framed as “punishment” tied to diet control. Separately, audio of screams (and a man yelling) was captured in more than one livestream, spreading quickly across Instagram, X, and YouTube.
The agency response
The Muze Entertainment (CEO Josh Lee) issued a long statement rejecting the abuse speculation. The company’s key points:
- A door fell off accidentally after member Minami bumped into it; it was not removed as discipline.
- Members are not starving; diet-control rumors were called exaggerated.
- The screams heard on live were from outside the building (near a university), not from inside the dorm or staff.
The label also warned it would pursue legal action against what it called malicious rumors and defamatory posts tied to the livestream clips and the “no-door” narrative.
What the footage shows (and doesn’t)
Short reels and reuploads highlight the screaming audio, but they don’t conclusively establish where it originated. Some fans argue the sound echoes from a hallway or outside; others insist it sounds close to the members’ space. The ambiguity kept debate alive across forums and socials.
Timeline at a glance (KST)
- Sept 13–15, 2025: Clips of screaming from lives spike across social feeds; articles compile the incident history and door claims.
- Sept 15–16: Outlets recap The Muze’s statement disputing abuse allegations and explaining the door and diet narratives.
- Sept 16–19: More posts push the audio, while the agency’s legal-action warning circulates in fandom spaces.
How fans are reacting
Fandom conversation split into three broad camps:
- Skeptical of the agency, urging third-party welfare checks and clearer housing policies; some posts use #FreeRESCENE.
- Wait-and-see, citing the agency note and pointing out that lives often pick up street noise.
- Context seekers, sharing compilation videos/text posts to track what’s confirmed vs. speculation.
Industry context (why this hit a nerve)
K-pop’s history with dorm oversight, diet norms, and power imbalance primes fans to react hard when something sounds off—even if the facts remain unsettled. That’s why the paper trail matters: specific, dated statements; quickly restored fixtures; and verifiable housing standards help rebuild trust when rumors fly. Coverage from multiple outlets crystallized the issue for casual readers beyond the fandom.
What would help now
- Independent verification: A short third-party safety audit or building management note about noise sources near the dorm could address the audio debate.
- Concrete dorm updates: Photo/time-stamped confirmation that all doors are installed and functional.
- Clear nutrition policy: Publishing a basic outline (meals, snacks, and medical oversight) would cut through lingering diet speculation.
- Member agency: If members choose to speak, a single, unedited message or vlog (no background music, normal room acoustics) can reduce ambiguity.
Bottom line
As of September 21, 2025, the allegations are unproven; the agency denies punitive door removal and abuse, attributes the screams to outside noise, and warns of legal action over “false” posts. Fans remain divided, but the situation underscores a familiar lesson: when the line between content and private life blurs, specific receipts—not vibes—decide credibility.
