Ssajib (Korean: 싸집) is the fourth album by South Korean singer Psy. The album was released on July 24, 2006, through his own label Yamazone Music and distributed by Seoul Records (now known as Kakao M). Ssajib was later released worldwide through iTunes. The album contains 14 songs including the main single "Entertainer".[1] By the end of 2006, the album sold over 50,000 copies in South Korea.[2]
Ssajib was released on July 24, 2006. During his first interview regarding the album, he described the album as "a high class hotel buffet" and aimed to "recite himself through different genres.[3] Also, Psy said it was an album that he can be content with and an upgrade to his career."[3] "Instant" is a song that features Kim Tae-woo aims to satirize one night stands, as well as making Kim Tae-woo reborn as an adult star.[3] The song "knock" featuring Ivy is an electro dance song.[3]
Regarding the title song "Entertainer", he described it as a song that is about the worship of girls."[3] The music video for the song "Entertainer" was released on the same day of the album release.[4] Out of 14 songs, all songs except 3 songs ("Yangachi", "Psycho Party", and "Dead Poet's Society") passed the test of the censorship bureau of MBC which startled the singer, since "Instant" and "Drinking" contained references to one night stands and alcohol.[5] For KBS, only 5 songs did not pass the censorship.[6] The album was released in digital disc form which prevents illegal copies.[7]
^ abc2006년 가요음반판매량 [2006 Album Sales Figures] (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
^ abcde4집앨범 '싸집' 낸 싸이 "살찌고 나이 드니 나도 순해졌죠" [Psy, who released his 4th album 'Cheap House', said 'As I gained weight and got older, I became gentle too']. The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). Naver. July 19, 2006. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
^싸이, 뮤비서 더벅머리 청년 '파격변신' [Psy, a young man with shaggy hair in a music video 'extreme transformation']. Star News (in Korean). Naver. July 24, 2006. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
^싸이, 뜻밖의 방송적합 판정 '의아' [Psy, 'doubtful' over unexpected broadcast suitability decision]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. July 27, 2006. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
^싸이 4집, KBS에 5곡 방송불가 판정 [Psy's 4th album, 5 songs banned from broadcasting on KBS]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. July 29, 2006. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
^싸이 4집 불법복제 불가능한 '디디'로 출시 [Psy's 4th album released as 'digital disc', which cannot be illegally copied]. TV Report (in Korean). Naver. August 5, 2006. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
^2006.08월 – 가요 음반 판매량 [2006.08 – Sales volume] (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
