Former DPR business manager Scott Kim (also known as REM) has addressed scammer allegations in a new social media post.
Scott Kim (REM) | @iknowrem/Instagram
In 2014, DPR (Dream Perfect Regime), a multi-genre music label and video production company, co-founded by Christian Yu (also known as IAN and former C-Clown‘s Rome), Scott Kim (also known as REM), Hong Dabin (also known as LIVE)—all of whom attach the label’s acronym “DPR” to their names—each playing a different part in the creative collective.
From left: Scott Kim (REM), Hong Dabin (DPR LIVE), Christian Yu (DPR IAN)
DPR’s creative director and business manager, REM, announced via his Twitter account that he was resigning from his position on January 12, 2023, the same day that it was announced that DPR LIVE + DPR IAN were performing at 2023 Coachella.
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
Since then, the others have alluded that Scott was not taking a mere hiatus. For instance, Dabin confirmed that Scott was no longer in DPR when he shared an appreciation post at the end of the Regime Tour Seoul Finale, and Scott’s name was noticeably not included.
This week, Dabin released the diss track “WMP freestyle” as part of his new EP Giggles. This song is clearly about a person who scammed him out of money by “selling” his “voice,” and he mentioned “REM” by name with the line, “Taking a REM sleep.”
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
Dabin also performed the song live at the Giggles Listening Party, and he explicitly shouted out “F*ck REM!” Dabin made his feelings about the former DPR member clear.
“ayo fuck rem! AYOO FUCK REM!!!” pic.twitter.com/RR2wQO5t78
— fay (@mito_is_real) January 23, 2024
Likewise, DPR IAN cleared up the misconception that Scott had produced some of the DPR IAN songs. He explained in a live broadcast that only he and DPR CREAM had 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
Now, after months of inactivity, Scott has posted on social media. He released an apology via X (formerly Twitter), specifically for Dabin, in hopes of reconciliation.
i hope you receive this message in love more than anything else dabin. despite everything, i still believe deep down you know my heart better than most. I sincerely pray that this becomes a step in healing as well as reconnecting..
— Scott Kim
Scott confessed that he “failed” Dabin and the team. He acknowledged that he had been “egotistical.”
| @_iknowrem/Instagram
Scott admitted they had recently met in person after months of no communication. Yet, even then, he had not apologized yet. He concluded by inviting Dabin to give him a call.
| @_iknowrem/Instagram
Scott’s apology was not received well by DPR fans. They claimed that he was victimizing himself and gaslighting Dabin and the other DPR members.
if you’ve met each other, dabin wouldn’t go THAT far, ian won’t talk about how HIS songs is under ur name, they’ve kept it all for so long not explaining anything and it benefits you as well, you don’t fckn know how people doubt what dabin tried to tell us months ago, people are… https://t.co/5jwhNkXooc
— fay (@mito_is_real) January 25, 2024
