The rapidly rising K-pop girl group RESCENE is officially gearing up to gift music lovers a major blast from the past.
On June 19, 2026, the group’s management agency, THE MUZE Entertainment, thrilled fans by formally announcing the upcoming release of a brand-new digital special single titled “Pretty Girl.”
The unexpected drop is not an entirely new track, but rather a highly anticipated, modern reinterpretation of the legendary second-generation girl group KARA’s iconic 2008 mega-hit of the same name.
This exciting announcement arrives at a brilliant strategic moment for the five-member rookie act, consisting of Woni, Liv, Minami, May, and Zena.
RESCENE has recently been enjoying a massive surge in domestic and international popularity following a spectacular “reverse climb” on digital charts.
Their August 2024 track “LOVE ATTACK” miraculously surged all the way to No. 5 on the Melon TOP100 and daily charts nearly two years after its initial rollout, triggered by viral “gyaru” and dialect-driven content from member Woni’s personal YouTube channel.
By jumping straight into a high-profile summer remake, the group is perfectly positioning themselves to sustain their incredible mainstream momentum.
Embracing the Vibrant Gyaru Aesthetic and Nostalgic Cover Art
Alongside the formal schedule announcement, RESCENE unveiled an eye-catching digital cover art teaser that gives fans a major hint regarding the single’s overarching visual concept.
The newly released teaser image leans heavily into a pink-toned, ultra-girly Y2K aesthetic, featuring the sleek RESCENE group logo and the track title “Pretty Girl” beautifully stylized inside a decorative diary layout.
Industry insiders quickly noted that the whimsical digital artwork was crafted by the popular mookoomookoostudio, the same creative force celebrated for designing the artwork for ITZY member Yuna’s solo track “Ice Cream.”
Visually, the release is heavily expected to lean into a trendy, modern “gyaru” concept.
This direction serves as a brilliant callback to KARA’s historic, massive fashion influence in Japan, while flawlessly aligning with RESCENE’s current brand identity, which skyrocketed in popularity following their viral “LOVE ATTACK Dance Practice (Gyaru ver.)” video.
Combining KARA’s signature bubbly, confident 2008 energy with a high-fashion, Y2K-inspired twist has already sparked intense discussion and high anticipation across online K-pop communities.
Chart Achievements and the Anticipated Summer Launch
The upcoming track carries a heavy legacy, as the original 2008 version of “Pretty Girl” stands tall as one of KARA’s absolute signature anthems, widely beloved for its infectious, bright energy and feel-good, empowering lyrics.
Fans are incredibly eager to see how RESCENE will restructure the production to fit the sleek landscape of modern 2026 K-pop while retaining the unmistakable vintage magic that made the original song a classic.
According to the official report published by Soompi, the track’s fast-approaching launch details are fully locked in:
“The new song will be released on July 8 at 6 p.m. through various music streaming platforms.”
With the release date officially set for early next month, the members of RESCENE are focusing all their efforts on perfecting a legendary summer stage.
The group is currently capitalizing beautifully on their organic viral success, turning newfound public curiosity into a deeply loyal fandom, known as REMINE.
As the countdown to July 8, 2026, officially begins, global listeners are ready to see how these talented rookies will honor their iconic senior artists and breathe vibrant, modern life into a timeless pop masterpiece.
