Renowned artist Seo Taiji, at 51, has shared heartfelt reflections on his life over the past year in his yearly Christmas post on Instagram, dated December 24.
In his message, Seo Taiji warmly greets his dedicated fans, noting the swift passage of another year. He acknowledges concerns sparked by his previous year’s post, where he mentioned losing his sense of smell due to the Coronavirus, reassuring fans that there is no need for unnecessary worry. He shares that he has spent the past year cherishing moments with family, especially drawing closer to his parents. He expresses gratitude for the unwavering support from his fans.
Seo Taiji, who married actress Lee Eun Sung in 2013 and welcomed their daughter, Jung Dam, the following year, assures fans that his family is doing well. “Our family is doing fine, especially with Dam growing up. She spends quality time with her grandparents, creating a strong bond,” he shares. He also thanks fans for their overwhelming response to the recent 25th-anniversary concert screening, where their presence was truly touching.
Reflecting on 2023, Seo Taiji describes it as a year filled with modest everyday experiences, focusing on family health and humorously acknowledging the signs of ageing. He shares his newfound commitment to fitness, stating, “I never paid much attention to exercise, but now, with ageing catching up, I feel like if I don’t, I might fail at eternal life and die soon,” highlighting his evolving perspective on health.
Seo Taiji humorously recounts his unexpected role as a handyman during a recent move for his daughter’s school change and shares an anecdote from her report card, drawing parallels to his own childhood. Additionally, he reveals that his family took the MBTI personality test together, with Seo Taiji discovering his personality type as INTJ and marvelling at the systematic classification of personalities.
In conclusion, Seo Taiji expresses a newfound motivation to dream bigger in the coming year. He encourages his fans not to tire in the passage of time and to pursue and achieve many dreams together. He closes with warm wishes for everyone to have a healthy and memorable 2024, pledging to carry the memories and hopes shared with his followers into the new year.