Every weekend I look back at the preceding week in Kpop and pick out a music video or performance that has particularly impressed me. This week I have chosen RESCENE -- Inside Out & With -- KGMA 2026.
While agonizing over whether "Inside Out" or "With" should be my choice for this week, I came across this KGMA stage which ended my dilemma. In addition to the 2for1 deal, this stage shows the girls in outfits that I like; I've added this video to my beloved list of girl groups performing in black outfits.
The visual aspect of Kpop matters to me, so disappointment with what I saw on the "With" MV explains why that MV is not my choice this weekend. I really like the song though, especially the way it builds to that final chorus. The sound and "running" motif complement their "Runaway" from earlier this way.
I've already posted about "Inside Out". Alongside "With", it's my favourite track on the new "Pulse" album. As I watch this and previous performances of the song, I'm reminded of fromis_9 songs like "Rewind". I like groups that can appeal to my sentiments, cater to my taste for the sweet, but also present a more sophisticated side.
RESCENE did deservedly well at this KGMA show. I'm happy that this has been such a successful year for these talented young women.
RESCENE -- Inside Out & With -- KGMA 2026
https://youtu.be/HCBM1KCmFpk?si=ClwcTzdvqhi3U5-n