'Hangout with Yoo' Lee Hyori X Yoo Jae-suk X Ria Kim: Will the Super Mixed Group Come Together? (Summary)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] Yoo Jae-suk proposed forming a co-ed group after meeting Lee Hyori.

On the afternoon of the 9th, on MBC's 'How Do You Play?', Yoo Jae-suk met with Lee Sang-min from Roolra, Lee Ji-hye from S#arp, Kim Sung-soo from Cool, and composer Yoon Il-sang to discuss forming a co-ed group.

Lee Sang-min and Lee Ji-hye caught attention by showing unwavering trust, stating that the reason for their appearance was none other than PD Kim Tae-ho. Lee Sang-min shared in-depth opinions about Roolra's investment stories and the heyday of co-ed groups in the 1990s, forming a consensus with Yoo Jae-suk. He also pointed out that the reason co-ed groups are not being produced these days is because of fandoms.

Then Kim Sung-soo from Cool appeared, and upon seeing archival footage, Lee Ji-hye exclaimed, "Jae-hoon oppa is really handsome." Yoo Jae-suk agreed, saying, "He was a symbol of the Apgujeong Orange Tribe at the time." Especially, Lee Sang-min from Roolra, who was a rival, mentioned Cool's Yoo Chae-young's shaved head look, saying, "I thought, 'This is a crisis,' but fortunately, they changed the concept." Meanwhile, Kim Sung-soo expressed frustration that the cameraman did not capture him well, causing laughter.

To Yoo Jae-suk, who wants to create a co-ed group, Lee Sang-min advised from experience, "If there are no conflicts within the group or with the company, the album will fail," adding, "While support is good, mutual checks and balances are actually better for the group's growth." Composer Yoon Il-sang explained, "When I write songs, I think about just one thing: what each member does best. In other words, every member has their own role."

Lee Sang-min said, "If you're going to do it, do it strongly. Lee Hyori, Ria Kim, and hyung (Yoo Jae-suk), form a co-ed group together," surprising Yoo Jae-suk. He continued, "The reason Kim Jae-hoon and Kim Sung-soo from Cool have perfect chemistry is because they are close friends," persuading that Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Hyori could also harmonize through their friendship.

Eventually, Yoo Jae-suk flew all the way to Jeju Island to meet the couple Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon. When Yoo Jae-suk asked which co-ed group she liked, Lee Hyori recalled, "The best was Roolra," adding, "I cried after getting Chaerina's autograph."

After exchanging casual greetings, Yoo Jae-suk began talking seriously about the co-ed group. Lee Hyori asked, "Do you have members in mind?" and said, "We need a member like Kim Hyun-jung." When Yoo Jae-suk mentioned, "I also thought about Kim Yeon-ja noona," Lee Hyori opposed, saying, "Then the age is too..."

Then Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Hyori, and Lee Sang-soon sang a medley of 1990s co-ed group songs to the karaoke machine. Lee Hyori said she couldn't hit the high notes, making Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Sang-soon burst into laughter. After briefly indulging in 90s nostalgia with dancing and singing, Lee Hyori told Yoo Jae-suk, "Even if it's not me, I hope there will be good results," raising expectations.

MBC's entertainment program 'How Do You Play?' airs every Saturday at 6:30 PM.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.