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Seo Taiji to Operate Exclusive Train for His Concert Goers

lookout — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 07:14:06 -0700

Singer Seo Taiji says he will operate a train exclusively for his audience members who live outside of Seoul for his upcoming "The Great 2008 Seo Taiji Symphony" concert, to be held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on September 27.

Over 150 Thousand Copies Sold of Seo Taiji’s First Single

lookout — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:20:00 -0700

The Seo Taiji Company announced that the first single from Seo Taiji’s 8th album titled “Atomos Part Moai” has sold over 150 thousand copies.

The Seo Taiji Company said, "After the first batch of 100 thousand copies, we produced another 50 thousand, which became sold out, emptying the shelves of record stores last weekend," adding, "Even though just one single track was released, it is the only one this year to have sold over 150 thousand copies, and it was in a record-breaking 20 days."

Actor Lee Jun-ki to Meet his Childhood Idol Seo Taiji

lookout — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:44:52 -0700

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Actor Lee Jun-ki recently said, "I am extremely honored and nervous to finally meet my idol."

During a recent interview, he also asked, "Is there anyone who hasn't been a fan of Seo Taiji at one point or another? Do you know anyone like that?" He also went on to say, "I was a huge fan and he was a great inspiration."

Seo Taiji, who recently released his 8th single album, will meet with Lee in a special program entitled "Seo Taiji's Comeback Special" on MBC TV that will be aired on August 4. Lee will meet the legendary singer as a fan.

Lee said, "As I got older, I became saddened by the thought of losing the innocent passion I once had for my idols. I still can't believe that I am going to meet the idol of my childhood. I really want to feel that passion once again."

Seo Taiji Shoots Blockbuster Music Video on Easter Island

lookout — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:44:31 -0700

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Legendary Korean pop star Seo Taiji, who will be returning this season with his 8th studio album, recently shot blockbuster-level music videos worth 800,000 dollars in Chile and Canada.

In order to share his travel experiences with his fans, Seo produced a music video for his title track entitled "MOAI."

Featured in his music video are some of the world's most famous travel destinations including Chile's Death Valley, Moon Valley, Easter Island's Ahu Tongariki and the Canadian Niagara Falls

Seo's management agency said that while shooting in Easter Island, Seo nearly crashed in a helicopter because of strong gusts. The company said several crew members also had a difficult time while shooting at high atltitudes.

Following the album release on July 29, Seo will appear in a special program entitled "Seo Taiji, student number 25, Class 1, Freshman, Bukgong High School" on MBC on August 6. He will then go on to hold his comback concert entitled "ETPFEST 2008" on August 15 at the Jamsil Stadium in Seoul.

Seo's New Single Set for Release on July 29

lookout — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 07:48:32 -0700

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Seo Taiji has announced he will release a brand new album. It will be his first album release in four years and six months.

Seo's management agency Seo Taiji Company said the single album, featuring four songs, will be released on July 29. All of the songs will be composed, written and produced by Seo himself.

The agency said Seo will go on to release his second single album and his eighth studio album. It said all of the songs in the three albums have been completed.

To record sounds for his eighth studio album, Seo visited an abandoned house in Gangwon Province. The video footage of his unusual trip to the area has been released online. Seo's official website is also showing streaming videos of a "Mystery Circle" discovered in the barley fields of Boyreong in South Chungcheong Province as well as an unidentified object flying over the COEX Mall in Seoul.

Seo Taiji's live comeback concert entitled "Eerie Taiji People Festival 2008" will be held at the Jamsil Baseball Stadium on August 15.

Tickets for Seo Taiji Comeback Concert on Sale

lookout — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:02:06 -0700

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The first round of tickets for the Seo Tajji comeback show, entitled "Eerie Taiji People Festival 2008," went up for sale at 8 p.m. on June 24th at the CJ Tickets website (http://ticket.cjmall.com).

The festivities on the eve of "ETP FEST 2008" will be held on August 14th at the plaza in front of the Jamsil Baseball Field in Seoul, while the actual concert will be held inside stadium on the 15th. Seo Taiji will be performing live from his eighth album, an album he has been working on for the past four years.

The Seo Taiji Company has expanded this concert into an international event, inviting the rock musician Marilyn Manson, Japanese rock band Dragon Ash, and Japanese underground rock group Monkey Magic.

"Every Seo Taiji concert has been sold-out," said a representative from Seo Taiji Company. "His 15-year anniversary limited album was a boxed set which sold for 97,900 won and the 15,000 sets were sold in less than a day." He went on to say, "I believe the ETP Festival will continue his record."

Renowned Musicians to Perform at Seo Taeji's Comeback Concert

lookout — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:35:20 -0700

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Details of "The 4th Eerie Taiji People Festival," expected to be Seo Taiji's official comeback concert, are being revealed one by one.

The Seo Taeji Company recently said that, on the eve of the opening of the ETPFEST on August 14, a festival will be held in the plaza outside the baseball stadium during which Mondo Grosso, Shinichi Osawa and Clazziquai will perform for Seo Taeji's fans.

The company also announced that it will perform with renowned U.S and Japanese artists including Marilyn Manson, The Used, Dragon Ash and Monky Majik on the day of the festival on August 15.

The company said it plans to invite a wide range of local and overseas musicians so that everyone can enjoy the large-scale rock festival to take place in the "urban jungle of Seoul."

Clazziquai, which recently announced that its members will go their separate ways for the time being, said it decided to take part in the festival as a band as it is a festival organized by a living legend, Seo Taeji.

Look forward to Seo Taiji making a comeback with his 8th album!

lookout — Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:46:24 -0800

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Singer/producer Seo Taiji is slated to release his 8th album during the first half of this year - in May, at the latest. His comeback started gaining visibility at the end of last year, through a concert commemorating 15 years since Seo Taiji's debut, and continued with a vehicle commercial earlier this year.