Seo Tai-ji and Boys, Success after Divorce?

Success after Divorce?    [04-05-2011]

수치 Success after Divorce?   The nation was shaken last week when the marriage reports between Seo Tai-ji and Lee Ji-ah surfaced. Despite the controversy, the demand for the singer’s music has reached new heights.   A recent survey by major domestic music portals such as Melon, Bugs and Dosirak revealed that the sales for Seo Tai-ji’s music has increased by four times over the last weekend. Although the figures released by various comprehensive music charts aren’t official, sources report the number of downloads from multiple websites are surging every minute.   What was the most downloaded song out of many of his hits? It is “Neoege너에게” (To You), a song from Seo Tai-ji and Boys’ second album. It was released in the mid-’90s when Seo was suspected of dating Lee. “To You” is a rare love song, leading many to believe the song was written specifically for Lee.   Although the artist has boasted a mysterious image throughout his career by carefully guarding his private life, the recent news regarding his personal life brought much shock to his countless fans. Regardless the incident worked in favor of the singer as many are showing absolute interest in songs that were produced during the time he dated and married Lee.   According to Gaon Chart, which is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, downloads of songs by Seo Tai-ji and Boys such as “Sad Pain,” “I Want to Erase You,” and “In the Time of Being With You” have increased.   It is still unknown what kind of decision will be made about the marriage, divorce, and the property division law suit. Lee’s managing company KeyEast made an official statement on behalf of the actress. Seo’s fans and the public are anxiously waiting for the singer to provide his official statement.     출처: 청소년 영자신문 틴타임스(www.teentimes.org)