On December 24, Seo Taiji posted a long message starting with “A peaceful Christmas Eve 2025,” reflecting on the passage of time and directly addressing his fans.
He wrote that it was hard to believe that 2026 was already around the corner, adding that although he had lived diligently through the past year, he regretted not being able to deliver the “good news” that fans had long been waiting for. Instead, he decided to share small daily updates. Seo Taiji asked if fans had watched the recently uploaded festival performance video from two days earlier, expressing gratitude that the concert ended successfully thanks to the audience, and praising all the staff who worked tirelessly to make the performance possible.
Seo Taiji also talked about his simple daily life with his family. He said that while we were watching Bon Appétit, Your Majesty together, a Joseon-era version of “Come Back Home” suddenly appeared, causing the entire family to burst into laughter. He added that When Life Gives You Tangerines was also deeply funny, describing how they watched hugging handkerchiefs, crying and laughing as the finale unfolded with a lively festival scene.
He then shared a touching reunion with Ellie, the child actress who appeared in the music video for “Christmalo.win,” a track from his ninth album. Seo Taiji wrote that it had been a long time since he had seen Ellie and that Ellie, once a child, had now grown into a young woman. She had already grown as tall as him, but her personality remained the same and she had grown beautifully. He revealed that Ellie would be entering college next year.
Seo Taiji added that Ellie was the main character of her ninth album, flawlessly handling numerous programs that included songs, music videos and performances. He admitted that he had always felt both grateful and sorry towards her, but was grateful that she still remembered most of those experiences and said that she had enjoyed the time.
She also spoke fondly of her daughter Dam, who was born after listening to Ellie’s songs during her pregnancy. Seo Taiji said Dam followed Ellie closely like an older sister, and now that they have both grown up, they get along like close friends, laughing together. He mused, “The kids keep getting taller and taller and it seems like only we are getting older.”
In closing, Seo Taiji sent a warm message to his fans, acknowledging that many of them are busy raising children, working, or already taking care of their parents’ health. She expressed hope that, even from afar, they can continue to be a deep source of support for each other through their warm shared memories, just as they always have been. He wished everyone a warm Christmas and encouraged fans to end the rest of 2025 in a wonderful way.
Along with his message, Seo Taiji posted photos of his daughter Dam and Ellie taken together in the past. The pictures showed the two girls close together like real sisters, Seo Taiji sitting next to Ellie with a gentle smile, and Ellie’s remarkably adult appearance today, attracting fans’ attention.
Meanwhile, Seo Taiji married actress Lee Eun-sung, who is 16 years younger than him, in 2013, and the couple has a daughter, Dam.
Sources: naver
