Seo Tai-ji whips up a frenzy

Is the old "Seo Tai-ji fever" reviving? The question is rising after his first and second albums that debuted in the 1990s were re-released recently after being digitally remastered.

According to sources in music markets and news reports, the reformed albums that were released on April 2 are selling like hotcakes. The re-released albums of "I Know!" and "Hayeoga" ranked first and second, respectively, on the charts of the online website of Hanteo Chart.

Seo Tai-ji, 37, is a singer-songwriter who led the legendary Seotaiji & Boys. He is the cultural icon for his creative and unique music style, which mixes heavy metal, hard rock and hip-hop.

Seo has remained solo since the three-member group was disbanded in 1996.

An expert in mass culture said it is meaningful that the "old" singer out-performed popular idol groups like Big Bang, TVXQ, Girls` Generation and Wonder Girls.

Music fans seem to be positive about the re-released albums. The expert said fans must have been charmed by the album`s songs with better sound quality. Apparently boosted by the popularity of the two albums, Seotaiji Company plans to re-release not only the third and fourth albums of Seotaiji and Boys, but also Seo Tai-ji`s solo albums.

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By　Hwang　Aesol　

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