"The Sea" (Korean: 바다; RR: Bada) is a song recorded by South Korean co-ed groupUP [ko]. It was released as the second single from their second studio album Second Birth [ko] by Luce Entertainment on April 18, 1997.[1]
"The Sea" was written and composed by Jang Yong-jin [ko]. Musically, it has been described as a dance-pop summer song with addictive melodies and lyrics.[2]
Despite not receiving any music show award, "The Sea" had been second in line for the award several times on various music shows. "The Sea", along with "Ppuyo Ppuyo" (뿌요뿌요), another single released from the same album, greatly elevated UP's popularity.[3][4]
In 2020, on the May 9 episode of comedian Yoo Jae-suk's variety show Hangout with Yoo, Yoo announced plans to form a summer pop group, reminiscence of the 90s. In the episode, he discussed with various legacy singers on the prominence of co-ed groups in the 90s and its decline since then, and had the idea of forming a co-ed dance group.[5] The group, SSAK3, was formally established later that month with members Lee Hyo-ri and Rain, both of whom debuted in the 90s.[6][7] The presence of Lee and Rain in the group, two of the largest artists of their time, and the group's nostalgic concept, led to a "retro-craze" trend.[8][9][10]
Following this trend, the co-ed group Koyote released the dance trot song "Hit & Hit" on June 19, their first release in sixteen months.[11][12] This was followed-up by the release of a remake of "The Sea" on July 19,[13] further boosting the trend.[14]
On July 29, 2024, South Korean boy group Zerobaseone announced their fourth extended play (EP) Cinema Paradise, scheduled for an August release.[18] On August 9, through the release of a motion graphic poster, a remake of "The Sea" was announced as the third track of the EP.[19] The song was released with the EP on August 26.[20]
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^Lee, Seung-yeon (July 26, 2020). ‘싹쓰리’ 열풍에 편승해볼까-뜨거운 여름을 위한 탑골 플레이리스트 [Let's ride the 'SSAK3' craze - Top playlist for a hot summer] (in Korean). mk.co. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^Park, Jeong-seon (July 20, 2020). [D:청출어람in가요] 코요태도 숟가락 얹은 레트로 열풍…유피 ‘바다’ 재해석 [Koyote also adds a spoon to the retro craze… UP's reinterpretation of 'The Sea'] (in Korean). Dailian [ko]. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Hee-yong (June 3, 1997). <초점> 그룹이름.노래제목등에 일본어 잔재 여전 [<Focus> Japanese remains in group names, song titles, etc.] (in Korean). Yonhap News. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^Jang, Ah-reum (May 9, 2020). "점점 욕심나" '놀면?' 유재석 미끼 문 이효리…혼성그룹 결성할까(종합) ["I'm getting greedier" 'Let's Play?' Yoo Jae-suk baits Lee Hyo-ri... Will they form a mixed group? (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). News 1. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^Jo, Yoon-seon (May 27, 2020). '놀면 뭐하니' 유재석X이효리X비, 포즈부터 다른 '레전드 of 레전드' ['How Do You Play?' Yoo Jae-suk X Lee Hyo-ri X Rain, 'Legend of Legends' with Different Poses] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^Kim, Myung-mi (June 4, 2020). ‘놀면 뭐하니?’ 유재석X이효리X비, 혼성그룹명 ‘싹쓰리’ 선정 ['How Do You Play?' Yoo Jae-suk X Lee Hyo-ri X Rain, co-ed group name 'SSAK3' selected] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^Kang, Sung-kyu (June 17, 2020). 조던·이효리 '추억의 스타' 재소환…뉴트로+레트로 동시 유행 [Jordan; Lee Hyo-ri Recall 'Stars of Memories'... Newtro + Retro Simultaneously Popular] (in Korean). News 1. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^Yoon, Yeo-su (June 23, 2020). ‘싹쓰리’ 이효리가 입었다! 90년대 ‘배꼽티’ 열풍 [Lee Hyo-ri of 'SSAK3' wore it! The 'belly shirt' craze of the 90s] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^Gong, Mi-na (July 5, 2020). 멋진녀석들 "'여름 안에서'로 싹쓰리와 경쟁? 틈새시장 노려요"[★FULL인터뷰] [GreatGuys "Competing with SSAK3 with 'In the Summer'? Targeting a Niche Market" [★FULL Interview]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Min-ji (June 19, 2020). 코요태, 1년4개월만 컴백…20일 댄스 트로트 ‘히트다 히트’ 발매(공식) [Koyote, comeback after 1 year and 4 months… Dance Trot 'Hit & Hit' to be released on the 20th (Official)] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Hae-jeong (July 26, 2020). 코요태, 20년 장수 비결 `박쥐` 빽가 덕분?(`주간아이돌`) [Koyote, the secret to its 20-year longevity is thanks to its 'bat' back? (Weekly Idol)] (in Korean). mk.co. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^Sim, Eon-gyeong (July 19, 2020). 코요태, 오늘(19일) UP '바다' 리메이크 발매..싹쓰리와 가요계 열풍 잇는다 [Koyote, UP's 'The Sea' remake released today (19th)... Follows the craze in the music industry with SSAK3] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
^Yoo, Ji-hye (July 20, 2020). 듀스·룰라·유피 소환…요즘은 ‘복고풍 음악’이 대세 [Summoning Deux, Roo'ra, and UP… ‘Retro Music’ is the Trend These Days] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Jae-hoon (July 20, 2020). 코요태, 레트로 열풍 합류…UP '바다' 리메이크 [Koyote joins the retro craze… UP 'The Sea' remake] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^Seon, Mi-kyung (August 9, 2024). 제로베이스원, 스릴러부터 애니메이션까지 '꽉' 채운 컴백 [Zerobaseone, a comeback filled with thrillers and animations] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024 – via Naver.
^Kang, Seo-jung (August 1, 2024). 제로베이스원, 영화 같은 새 앨범 트레일러..석매튜 대본작성에 내레이션까지 [Zerobaseone, a new album trailer that's like a movie..Seok Matthew's script and narration] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
