[Mediment News Reporter Kim Jin-woo] Singer Seo Taiji shared a warm greeting and a glimpse into his daily life with fans in celebration of Christmas.
On the 24th, Seo Taiji posted a lengthy message on his official channel, starting with the phrase "A peaceful Christmas Eve in 2025." He expressed disbelief that 2026 is already approaching and conveyed his regret and apology for not being able to share good news such as a new album or resuming activities that fans have long awaited.
Seo Taiji mentioned the recent buzz around the musical "Pest" performance video, thanking the production team and audience, while also sharing a humorous anecdote about watching dramas with his family. He recounted a moment when his past song "Come Back Home" appeared while watching "The Tyrant's Chef," causing the whole family to burst into laughter, and shared experiences of both tears and laughter while watching the drama "Completely Fooled."
A highlight of this update was the reunion with child actor Ellie, who appeared in the music video for the 9th album track "Christmalloween." Seo Taiji revealed that Ellie, who was a baby then, has grown into a young lady as tall as him and is preparing to enter college next year, which surprised many. He expressed gratitude and a sense of apology to Ellie for perfectly handling the difficult schedule during the 9th album activities and thanked her for remembering those times as joyful memories.
He also mentioned the connection between his daughter Dami and Ellie. He reflected on the surreal feeling of seeing Dami, who was born while listening to Ellie's prenatal music, now hanging out with Ellie like friends, and shared his thoughts on the passage of time as children grow and adults age.
Finally, Seo Taiji left a message of comfort to fans who are going through tough times with childcare, work, and caring for parents. He hoped that their warm memories would continue to be a deep source of support for each other, even from afar, and wished everyone a wonderful end to 2025.
Along with the message, Seo Taiji shared photos of his daughter Dami and Ellie interacting like sisters, and of him sitting and smiling with the grown-up Ellie, which received a warm response from fans. Seo Taiji married actress Lee Eun-sung in 2013 and has a daughter named Dami.
▶Full Text of Seo Taiji's Message
A peaceful Christmas Eve in 2025
Merry Christmas~
Hello, my followers, have you all been well and healthy?
It's been exactly one year today ^ ^ Did you create many good memories over the year?
Unlike last year, it seems everyone is having a peaceful and calm Christmas this year.
It's hard to believe that 2026 is just around the corner.
Even though I lived diligently this year, it's unfortunate that I can't share the 'good news' that you all have been eagerly waiting for.
(There are even rumors that you no longer expect it.. ;;)
So today, instead of 'good news,' I'll share some small updates.
Did you all see the "Pest" performance video that was uploaded two days ago? Thanks to all of you, this performance was successfully completed.
Especially, I heard that everyone involved in this performance did their best, and I am very grateful.
I watched it for the first time through the video, and hearing the "Pest" music after a long time reminded me of the days when we all watched "Pest" together. (Especially the cheers at the level of the first album shock ha) I am looking forward to the new "This is Pest" musical that will be presented in the future.
Hmm.. the happiest event of the year? (Suddenly?) The (almost) completion of autonomous driving, which I dreamed of since elementary school, made me the most excited and happy. (It might seem random, but it's true ha)
Now, I'm just waiting for flying cars and robots to serve us. I feel reassured that our old age will be well taken care of by Optimus. ha
However, I am constantly watching to see if AI will shrink or greatly expand our children's future.
One day, while watching "The Tyrant's Chef" with my family, suddenly the Joseon era "Come Back Home" (回家) appeared, and the whole family burst into laughter. "Completely Fooled" was also so good. We all watched it hugging Kleenex, and then suddenly, with the last festival, the rough followers came running out, crying and laughing ^ ^
Then, seeing the placards held by the followers, my heart became solemn again, and I wished for a warm winter for us too.
This year's trip was to the terribly cold Alaska. I saw glaciers and took an old train trip, but the most memorable moment was the hot gumbo soup on the cold street ^ ^
Oh! And I met Ellie after a long time. Baby Ellie has now completely grown into a young lady.ㅠ
She's already as tall as me, but her personality is the same, and she's grown up beautifully. She's going to be a college student next year!
Ellie was the star of the 9th album, perfectly handling many schedules like songs, music videos, and performances, and I was always proud and sorry. But she still remembers those times and says they were so much fun, which makes me grateful.
Dami, who was born with Ellie's prenatal music, also followed Ellie around a lot, but now they both have grown up and get along like friends, giggling together.
It's kind of surreal. The kids keep growing, and it seems like only we are getting older ^ ^
Our followers are probably at the age where health checkup numbers start to matter, so I hope you're all taking care of yourselves?
I'm also concerned, but every day feels different ha ha. No matter how busy you are, make sure to take care of your health!!
Our followers must be going through a lot with childcare, work, and already taking care of parents' health. (Pat pat)
But I hope our 'warm' memories will continue to be a deep source of support for each other, even from afar. Just like always! (Pat pat)
It's always a sad moment, but it's time to say goodbye again ㅠ
In 2026, we'll be even more amazing followers, right?
Then, I hope you all have a warm Christmas and finish the rest of 2025 wonderfully.
