DPR IAN (also known as Christian Yu and formerly C-CLOWN‘s Rome) revealed more information regarding Scott Kim (also known as REM).
Scott Kim (REM) | @iknowrem/Instagram DPR IAN | BuzzFeed
In 2014, creative collective DPR (Dream Perfect Regime) was formed. It became a multi-genre music label and video production company, co-founded by IAN, Scott, and Hong Dabin (also known as LIVE)—all of whom attach the label’s acronym “DPR” to their names. Each played an important role. For instance, besides being a music artist, DPR IAN is Visual Director, while Scott was Business Manager and Creative Director.
Scott Kim (REM), Dabin (LIVE), and Christian Yu (IAN)
Then, on January 12, 2023, the same day it was announced that DPR LIVE + DPR IAN were performing at 2023 Coachella, Scott announced via his Twitter account that he was resigning from his position as DPR’s business manager. At the time, fans hoped it was just a break.
Important sidenote* – starting this year, I’ve come to the decision that its ultimately best I release myself of all management responsibilities going forward in regards to DPR. This may come to a surprise for many as I’ve always prided myself on being that position for this team
— REM (@_iknowrem) January 13, 2023
artistic endeavors going forward – whatever that may end up being! Hope yall understand and continue to support nonetheless…!🥹
— REM (@_iknowrem) January 13, 2023
Yet, Dabin confirmed that Scott was no longer in DPR when he shared an appreciation post at the end of the Regime Tour Seoul Finale. He thanked many members of DPR, notably not Scott.
DPR fans were shocked and confused not to see REM mentioned. So, Scott tweeted that he was okay, reassuring fans after Dabin’s post.
Been going through a super reflective time in my life so forgive me for my absence – just wanted to drop by to sincerely thank you for all the bday wishes and to let you all know i’m doing well hope you are too
— REM (@_iknowrem) February 22, 2023
According to fans, Scott, whose Instagram handle matched the others’ with @dprrem, archived all his posts and changed his account handle to @iknowrem (His X account is @_iknowrem) on June 13, 2013. Nonetheless, he has only one post, uploaded on June 20, 2023, with limited comments.
Likewise, he last publicly tweeted in August 2023. But he had promised to update regularly.
ill be regularly updating soon. Thank you all for keepin me in your hearts
— REM (@_iknowrem) August 26, 2023
Yesterday, DPR fans heard of Scott for the first time in months when “REM” was namedropped in Dabin’s new song “WMP freestyle” as part of his new EP Giggles. Throughout the song, Dabin explains that an individual took advantage of his trust, gaslit him, and scammed him out of money. Dabin made it clear he was referring to Scott by including the line, “Taking a REM sleep,” as not only did Scott go by “REM” in DPR, but it’s still the name on his social media accounts.
If Dabin’s feelings toward Scott were not clear enough already, he explicitly shouted out “F*ck REM!” at the Giggles Listening Party.
Giggles listening party
홍다빈 (DABIN) – Giggles 2023: SNTTF + WMF freestyle
20240120#홍다빈 #DABIN #CTYL #Giggles pic.twitter.com/WsUz9tDrmN
— 댄 (@then_DPR) January 23, 2024
“ayo fuck rem! AYOO FUCK REM!!!” pic.twitter.com/RR2wQO5t78
— fay (@mito_is_real) January 23, 2024
Historically, fans were loyal to all members of DPR, including Scott. Yet, after Dabin’s diss track dropped, most are 100% on his side.
WMP freestyle
“with words like us and team you used to try restrict and control us”
“why do my brothers bleed for what you’ve done?”
“you dumbass chooses to REM sleep as if everything’s fine”
and a lot of “shhh” being mentioned
wah anjing bgt sih lu
— fay (@mito_is_real) January 23, 2024
from what people have gathered, scott scammed dpr out of money and fucked over the team bad. so if dabin says fuck rem its FUCK REM. we dont have to know all the details to know this person did bad to the team. all of dabins enemies are my enemies
— ⁷ (@bambamstrash) January 23, 2024
god please take all dpr’s pain and sufferings, triple it and give it to rem aka scott kim
— suc (@chanmusicIAN_) January 23, 2024
Additionally, fans are now realizing all the hints prior to the release of “WMP freestyle.” The puzzle is coming together, and now DPR IAN has another piece to add.
ohh that’s why he said “shout out to dpr! dpr my family!” when he was performed at that club, he mentioned everyone in kiss the ring 🥲 (except that one guy ofc lmao) pic.twitter.com/5HeoLvUBYZ
— fay (@mito_is_real) January 23, 2024
Previously, fans had also expressed disappointment that Scott had produced some of their favorite DPR IAN songs. So, DPR IAN set the record straight.
rem produced all my favorite dpr ian tracks now why’d he have to get greedy. pic.twitter.com/yRGEI1WMAl
— mara (@yveisms) January 24, 2024
He held a live broadcast and cleared it up. DPR IAN said that he had seen “a lot of people think REM produced my songs for some reason.” He explained that only he and DPR CREAM produced them.
I don’t know where you get that from. He did not make any of my songs… at all. And, I told them to correct that on the credits. I have no idea why it’s written like that on the credits, but that’s absolutely not the case.
— DPR IAN
DPR IAN talked on his recent live about the rumour that REM has written all his songs
“He didn’t produce any of my songs. It was actually just me and Cream” pic.twitter.com/Y0gKpznt6J
— jeeba ☆ (@yelloabin) January 24, 2024
dprian addressing the lies about rem producing his songs and being credited for his work. FUCK REM. wouldnt be surprised if rem himself did this. stealing money and stealing credits. so goad dpr got rid of his ass pic.twitter.com/fvNDfVFpTC
— ⁷ (@bambamstrash) January 24, 2024
So, fans now believe that Scott might have wrongfully credited himself on other members’ songs. Read more below.
