SSAK3
Seasonal supergroup formed on MBC variety show Hangout with Yoo.
SSAK3 (Korean: 싹쓰리; meaning "Clean Sweep") is a temporary South Korean supergroup that came together on the MBC variety program *Hangout with Yoo*. Its members are Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Hyori, and Rain, who perform under the aliases U-Doragon, Linda G, and B.Ryong. The group released its first single, "Beach Again," on July 25, 2020. The members have discussed the possibility of the group being a seasonal act, promoting during summer and winter.
The group was formed after Yoo Jae-suk, a comedian, announced on *Hangout with Yoo* in May 2020 that he wanted to start a co-ed singing group for the summer. Later that month, singers Lee Hyori and Rain joined him, and they named the project SSAK3. They debuted on July 25 with "Beach Again," a 90s-style track performed on *Show! Music Core*. The song topped several real-time music charts in South Korea and held the number-one spot on the Gaon Digital Chart for three consecutive weeks (weeks 31, 32, and 33 of 2020). The group also released a cover of Deux's 1994 song "In The Summer," along with "Play That Summer" and three solo tracks, all of which sold well.
Some netizens and music industry figures criticized SSAK3's success, arguing that the group had an unfair edge due to the publicity from *Hangout with Yoo*, its ties to MBC, and the fact that all three members were well-known, established veterans. In response, MBC stated that all proceeds from SSAK3's album sales and promotions would be donated to charities, though this claim is not verifiably true based on official records.
**Members** - Yoo Jae-suk (U-Doragon) - Lee Hyori (Linda G) - Rain (B.Ryong)
**Discography** - Albums - Songs
**Videography** - Music videos
**References**
**External links** - Official website (in Korean) - Official YouTube Channel (in Korean)
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Genre
- K-pop · synth-pop
- Label
- MBC
- Current Members
- Yoo Jae-suk (U-Duragon) / Lee Hyori (Linda G) / Rain (B. Ryong)
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
In May 2020, comedian Yoo Jae-suk announced on his MBC variety show Hangout with Yoo that he plans to launch a co-ed singing group that summer. Later that month, singers Lee Hyo-ri and Rain joined Yoo's group, which they named SSAK3. The group debuted on July 25, performing their 90s-style single 'Beach Again' on Show! Music Core. The song topped various South Korean real-time music charts, and was ranked number one on the Gaon Digital Chart for three consecutive weeks (weeks 31, 32, and 33 of 2020). The group also released 'In The Summer', a cover of the 1994 song by Deux, and 'Play That Summer', as well as three solo tracks, all of which performed well commercially.
Reader's Guide
SSAK3's significance lies in its formation as a seasonal supergroup on a variety show, blending entertainment and music in a way that drew both commercial success and controversy. The group's debut single 'Beach Again' achieved remarkable chart performance, topping the Gaon Digital Chart for five consecutive weeks, and their other releases also performed well. However, the group's success was criticized by some netizens and those in the music industry, who claimed that SSAK3 had an unfair advantage because of the publicity from Hangout with Yoo, their ties with MBC, and the fact that all three members were well-known and established industry veterans. In response, MBC noted that all proceeds from SSAK3's album sales and promotions would be donated to charities. The group's legacy includes its potential as a seasonal act promoting during summer and winter, as planned by its members.
Did You Know?
- SSAK3's name means 'Clean Sweep' in Korean.
- The group debuted on July 25, 2020, performing on Show! Music Core.
- The group released a cover of the 1994 song 'In The Summer' by Deux.
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