by REERA YOO
Seo Taiji has revealed that he will be releasing a collaboration song with singer IU for his ninth album. This is the first time in 22 years that another singer will be singing a song produced by Seo, according to Mnet America.
On Sept. 29, Seo Taiji Company announced that the K-pop veteran’s ninth album Quiet Night will be released on Oct. 20. Since this is Seo’s first album in five years, the label will release promotions both online and offline over the next three weeks.
Seo and IU will be collaborating on a song titled “Sogyeokdong,” which tells a “sad and beautiful love story that takes place in Sogyeokdong during the 80s.” The story will unfold through two songs and two music videos, from the viewpoint of a man and woman.
Through his agency, Seo said, “When we were looking for a female singer who could express the song ‘Sogyeokdong’ well, I thought of IU right away, who I’ve always thought of as a junior female singer with the best vocals. I wanted her to sing the song with her charming voice, so I requested her participation.”
According to IU’s agency Loen Tree, the female vocalist happily accepted the request and “felt honored” to be collaborating with Seo, who is nicknamed “President of Culture” and often credited for introducing a wide range of musical genres to the K-pop industry.
IU’s version of the song will be released first on Oc. 2 while Seo’s version will be released on Oct. 10. Afterwards, Seo is slated to perform at his comeback concert “Christmalowin” on Oct. 18 at the Seoul Olympic Stadium.
Photo courtesy of Mnet America
