SSAK3 () is a seasonal South Korean supergroup formed on the MBC variety show ''

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''. The group consists of members

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and

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, using the stage names U-Doragon, Linda G and B.Ryong, respectively. They made their debut with the single "Beach Again" on July 25, 2020. The group members have planned for the group to potentially be a seasonal group promoting during summer and winter.

History

In May 2020, comedian

announced on his MBC variety show ''

'' that he plans to launch a

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singing group that summer. Later that month, singers

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and

joined Yoo's group, which they named SSAK3. The group debuted on July 25, performing their 90s-style single "Beach Again" on ''

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.'' The song topped various South Korean real-time music charts, and was ranked number one on the

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for five consecutive weeks.'''' 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. The group's success was criticized by some

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and those in the music industry, claiming that SSAK3 had an unfair advantage because of the publicity they received from ''Hangout with Yoo'', their ties with MBC and the fact that all three were well-known and established industry veterans. In response, MBC noted that all proceeds from SSAK3's album sales and promotions will be donated to charities.

Members

(U-Doragon) *

(Linda G) *

(B.Ryong)

Discography

Albums

Songs

Videography

Music videos

References

External links

Official website

Official YouTube Channel
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