CD sales have plummeted in recent years, especially in Asia. No surprise given that bootleg cds can be bought for 90% off retail price. Soon, we’ll buy them buy the pound. So, how do you entice anyone to purchase your music? No better way than posing semi-naked on the cover.

That’s what these teaser shots show. Once again, Lee Hyori reminds us why we like her so much. Hint: it’s not the music. I take it her album is called “Blaze Up”. I also assume this isn’t a concept album about arson. Ohh…wait. Could this be about that illicit drug called ‘marijuana’? Perhaps that’s why the cover looks like a box of rolling papers. How risqué.

No matter how high anyone gets though, they’re not going to hang a set of sweaty, size 16 sneakers around their neck. Just doesn’t happen. I’ve gone to a few parties in my day. Illicit activity everywhere. Underage drinking, drugs, illegal music downloading. Never have I seen people with shoes around their necks. Can you imagine how bad that would smell? While you’re at it, why don’t you just fart in your hand and rub it in my face.

Lee Hyori teases with 3rd album images [K-popped!]