‘Regret of the Times’ is a track from Seo Taiji and Boys’ 4th album released in 1995, belonging to the alternative rock genre with straightforward and powerful messages.
Due to the lyrics expressing disillusionment towards the privileged class, it faced scrutiny from the Korea Performance Ethics Committee. In response, Seo Taiji, as a form of protest, released the album with only instrumental tracks, excluding the lyrics.
Following a petition by fans, the pre-release review system for albums was abolished in 1996, and this incident became one of the factors that led to Seo Taiji being dubbed the ‘Cultural President.’
Ultimately, ‘Regret of the Times’ with complete lyrics was released as a single in 1996, following Seo Taiji and Boys’ retirement.
The 2024 version of ‘Regret of the Times’ sung by aespa will be unveiled through SM’s digital music channel ‘STATION.’ It will be available on various music platforms such as Melon, Flo, Genie, iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and more, from 6 PM KST on Jan 15th. The MV can also be found on the YouTube channel SM TOWN.
aespa’s rendition of ‘Regret of the Times’ adds the members’ individuality to the energetic band sound of the original, featuring a unique twist in its arrangement. The powerful vocals provide a refreshing and distinctive color.
Seo Taiji’s remastered version of ‘Regret of the Times’ will also be released on January 12th at 6 PM KST.
This version is part of the ‘SM Remastering Project,’ initiated in 2021 by SM and YouTube to illuminate the history of K-pop and contribute to the growth of the music industry. SM and YouTube have upgraded and released over 300 music videos and songs on digital platforms to date. Additionally, a newly produced lyric video for ‘Regret of the Times’ will be unveiled on Seo Taiji’s official YouTube channel.
Source: wikitree
