'Hangout with Yoo?' Ssukssuri Confirmed to Debut on July 25... Preparing to Record Debut Song

MBC 'Hangout with Yoo' Episode 49. Photo by MBC

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] MBC's 'Hangout with Yoo?' group Ssaksseuri confirmed their debut on the 25th and began full-scale preparations for their debut.

In the episode aired on the 4th, the filming site of Ssaksseuri's cover song "In the Summer" music video was featured. Ssaksseuri members Yuduraegon (Yoo Jae-suk), Linda G (Lee Hyori), Biryong (Bi, Jung Ji-hoon), and guest member Kwanghee filmed the "In the Summer" music video at a pool and yacht.

The Ssaksseuri members warmed hearts as they gradually became one while filming the music video. The four recalled the 1990s and reminisced that the fans who cheered in that era must now be in their 30s and 40s.

In response, Biryong happily said, "When else would I get to do something like this with hyung and nuna?" and Yuduraegon expressed affection by thanking Linda G, Biryong, and Kwanghee for being together.

Linda G revealed her true feelings, saying, "But isn't our show so fun? It's fun like watching someone else's show." Biryong confessed, "I felt like I was watching someone else. Because I have hyung and nuna, I can act spoiled. If I go somewhere else, I have to hold the center, so I can't do that."

Biryong wanted to cherish this precious moment and took photos together that day. He emphasized to Kwanghee, "This moment will be our memory 10 years from now." Before the broadcast ended, the music video for "In the Summer," created through the efforts of Ssaksseuri and Kwanghee, was revealed.

Afterwards, Ssaksseuri confirmed their debut date and began serious discussions about activities. They decided to record both title track candidates, "Back Here at the Beach" and "Play That Summer." Along with this, they also shared opinions about solo songs. In particular, Linda G and Biryong recommended "Durijuwa" as a solo song to Yuduraegon.

Next, they met with composer Shim Eun-ji, who composed "Play That Summer," one of the debut song candidates. Before recording, they went through the process of learning the parts of the song and checking each other's vocal ranges and styles.

After watching the broadcast, Shim Eun-ji was moved, saying, "I thought my heart was going to explode," at Ssaksseuri's unanimous choice. She explained, "'Play That Summer' started from Linda G's words, 'I want to be excited once again.'" Ssaksseuri learned their parts while listening to "Play That Summer" and showed off their own feelings.

Next week, the recording site of "Back Here at the Beach," composed by Lee Sang-soon and written by Lee Hyori, and the choreography will be revealed for the first time.

As Ssaksseuri members officially began preparing their debut album, anticipation grew about what new sides they would show.