'Hangout with Yoo' Lee Sang-min: "Hit songs never come out without conflicts"... Yoo Jae-suk impressed

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the afternoon of the 5th, on MBC's "How Do You Play?", Lee Sangmin shared producer know-how with Yoo Jae-seok.

That day, Yoo Jae-seok (= Jimmy Yoo) had a brief meeting with Lee Sangmin. Yoo mentioned the thank-you photo Lee posted for the Ssanghwacha album gift and offered him Ssanghwacha.

After taking a sip of Ssanghwacha, Lee Sangmin said, "It was truly a difficult task. Just gathering the members of Refund Expedition means it’s already over." To Lee’s immediate praise upon meeting, Yoo Jae-seok responded, "The very topic you throw out right after waking up shows you’re truly a pro," showing delight.

He continued, "Since you’re someone in the industry, there’s a connection. I usually don’t listen to most people’s stories. I’m very busy too, but I made time today to hear advice because CEO Lee is someone who moves the industry."

Then Lee Sangmin advised, "What I’m telling CEO Yoo today is to really listen carefully. The greatest skill of a producer is fostering relationships. You need the skill to continuously cultivate relationships where even a small spark between the four members must not be allowed."

He also said, "Groups don’t easily open up and share their true feelings. They keep it bottled up inside. Eventually, they break up over trivial matters." He added, "Works come out of conflicts. Hit songs don’t come out without disputes," which impressed Yoo Jae-seok.

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

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