[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the afternoon of the 11th, MBC's 'How Do You Play?' aired scenes of the Ssakssuri members working on the choreography and recording of their title track.
Ssakssuri members Yoo Jae-suk, Rain, and Lee Hyori began recording "Back Here by the Beach" and intensive choreography practice ahead of their July 25 debut. First, the members met Lee Sang-soon and arranger Noh Neun Eorin-i at the studio. When Yoo Jae-suk asked Lee Sang-soon, "Why didn't you tell me?" Lee Sang-soon replied, "I obviously thought it wouldn't work out, so I was preparing for a solo."
He then confessed, "I never thought you'd like it... It's the first time I've made such a fast and exciting song." Yoo Jae-suk, looking at arranger Noh Neun Eorin-i who came along, remarked, "Your impression is similar to Sang-soon's," which brought laughter. Meanwhile, Lee Hyori asked Lee Sang-soon, "Oppa, why do you act like you're looking down on others?" Lee Sang-soon avoided eye contact, saying, "It's awkward," and received a scolding from Lee Hyori.
At that moment, Yoo Jae-suk said, "Now you're Linda," to which Lee Sang-soon honestly replied, "That's a bit scary." Lee Hyori responded seriously, "Like the thorns of a rose, beautiful but with thorns you can't get close to."
Additionally, with Zico joining, rap parts were added. The members practiced their parts and took turns entering the recording studio. Zico was impressed by Rain's flawless delivery up to the punchline, saying, "How did you copy this right away? It suits you better than me," which made Lee Hyori and Yoo Jae-suk nervous.
However, when even Lee Hyori performed rap in her own style, albeit a bit slow, Yoo Jae-suk lost confidence even more. While the other members were in the recording studio, Yoo Jae-suk practiced so intensely that Lee Sang-soon said, "It was noisy." Yoo Jae-suk was initially a bit shaky but soon got the hang of it and completed his rap part safely.
The Ssakssuri members then proceeded with full-scale recording. Compared to professional singers Rain and Lee Hyori, Yoo Jae-suk practiced repeatedly, putting in several times more effort, and eventually received the reassuring words from Lee Sang-soon, "This is it, hyung," bringing a relieved smile to his face.
After recording, choreography practice continued. Rain kept stepping out of his position and trying moves in the center, openly expressing his desire to be the center by saying, "Can't I go solo? I'll do it all." He especially drew attention by focusing more on one-shots than the moves during practice. Meanwhile, Lee Hyori revived her once-unrusty wave skills and showed her own center ambitions, foreshadowing a clash with Rain.
However, unlike during recording, Yoo Jae-suk, who is not an idol, showed perfectionism by practicing dance much more than Rain or Lee Hyori. His hard work paid off when they first aligned their movements on site.
The problem again stemmed from Rain's center ambitions. Rain kept popping out even in choreography centered on Yoo Jae-suk or Lee Hyori, who had the main parts, and continuously made moves to not lose the center position, drawing complaints from Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Hyori. Nevertheless, they safely finished choreography practice, adding dance breaks and facial expressions.
Meanwhile, in that day's broadcast, Lee Hyori tearfully apologized for the controversy caused earlier by a karaoke live broadcast with Yoona. Yoo Jae-suk said, "Let's be more careful before debut," and Lee Hyori said, "I got a bit excited because of all the Linda Linda talk. Rather than causing trouble for the team, I will withdraw." Yoo Jae-suk comforted her by saying, "Then Rain and I have to do 'Durijua'."
MBC's variety show 'How Do You Play?' airs every Saturday at 6:30 PM.
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