'Hangout with Yoo' Ssakssuri Ends Activities Amid Tears... "See You Again Soon" (Summary)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the afternoon of the 15th, the final episode featuring the members of Ssaksseuri aired on MBC's "How Do You Play?".

On that day, Rain met with producer Kim Tae-ho and the production team. Rain expressed his feelings, saying, "When filming a drama, you synchronize with the character. While promoting Ssaksseuri, I became immersed in the character Biryong as if I were filming a drama." He did not hide his regret. He continued, "I was turned down several times when I tried to have a meal together. This time, I want to use the broadcast as an excuse to treat them to a warm meal."

Rain then shared various ideas to wrap up Ssaksseuri, adding, "Lee Hyori and Yoo Jae-suk back in 1998 looked really no different from now."

Afterwards, Rain met with Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Hyori. The three reminisced about their Ssaksseuri activities and held a gift-giving ceremony. Rain prepared a Bluetooth speaker, and when Yoo Jae-suk struggled to unwrap the packaging properly, Rain teased him, saying, "Hyung! If you don't know how, just say so and I'll help you," which brought laughter.

Upon receiving the gift, Yoo Jae-suk asked Rain, who had written a message on the speaker, "Why did you write on a new item?" which embarrassed Rain. When Lee Hyori read the letter that came with the gift on the spot, Rain complained, "I told you to read it at home, but you insisted on reading it right away."

Until the very end, Lee Hyori and Yoo Jae-suk kept teasing Rain, but to the two who even disliked the time capsule idea, Rain expressed his wish to personally prepare nourishing food for them. Meanwhile, Lee Hyori revealed that after meeting Refund Expedition (the project group of Jessi, Hwasa, Uhm Jung-hwa, and Lee Hyori), she reflected on herself.

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Exhausted by Jessi's unique energy, Lee Hyori sought advice from Yoo Jae-suk. Yoo Jae-suk replied, "Jessi only likes Jessi," adding, "You can't control Jessi, nor should you try." He also said with a smile, "Just say 'Come on! Jessi!' once in a while," which made Rain burst out laughing.

The three headed to a traditional Korean house to taste Rain's cooking. There, Rain served abalone rice and seafood ramen that he had prepared himself to Lee Hyori and Yoo Jae-suk, who repeatedly praised his sincerity, saying, "It's delicious."

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After finishing their meal, the three listened to Ssaksseuri songs on tape as they wrapped up their activities. Rain became emotional, saying, "My heart is truly restless," and wiped away tears. He confessed, "When I signed as 'Rain,' they asked me to sign as 'Biryong.' I was very grateful. At my age, teenagers find it hard to recognize me. Thanks to Ssaksseuri, many good things have happened."

Feeling reluctant to part, the three eventually wrote letters to put into a time capsule. Entering a room filled with messages from fans, Lee Hyori, Rain, and Yoo Jae-suk were moved and shed tears. Finally, with words saying, "We couldn't meet this summer, but we'll see you again soon," they bowed deeply and officially concluded Ssaksseuri's activities.

MBC's variety show "How Do You Play?" airs every Saturday at 6:30 PM.