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[video] Epik High new MV


Epik High has released the sequel MV to their first hit video, “Wannabe,” and the second one does not dissapoint. Mithra makes the cutest monster ever!

Watch the hilariousness that is “High Technology” here:


DJ Tukutz has officially left for the military as a married man! Though we won’t see Epik High as a whole for awhile, I only wish the best for him and his new wifey.

credits: ellie @ seoulbeats

[news] Epik High Tablo says goodbye to Tukutz from afar



Photo of the day! Epik High Tablo looks at fellow member DJ Tukutz waiting to report for his military service from afar.

Go under the cut to read more about DJ Tukutz’s reporting for military service today.

DJ Tukutz reported for his military service on 15th October at 8am in GyeongGi IlJungBoo replacement centre.

He previously got married on 13th October. He revealed, “It is hard to spend only such a short time after my wedding before my military enlistment. I thought of what I want to promise my wife and we decided on our marriage.”

Meanwhile, Epik High has ended their promotion for their comeback 6th album ‘[e]‘ with news that Tukutz will be heading for his military enlistment.

Source: sookyeong; mapthesoul@YT

[news] Epik High me2day updates 091015



Original message:
“정식이 보내고 옵니다. 정식아 잘다녀와! 더 멋진 세상이 널 기다리게 할거다!”

In English:

“We’re sending Jeong Shik [Tukutz] off. We hope Jong Shik comes back safely! The world will be a better place when he comes back!”



Original message:
“닭들”

In English:

“Ducks.”

credits: aa-chan

[news] me2day updates 091013: Epik High and 2ne1

2ne1: Dara


Original message:
“와쌉?! 드디어 오늘 강심장이 하는날이네요! 기대할까봐 얘기하는데 우리가.. 토크에약한가봐요!ㅋㅋ우리는리얼리티를해야하는듯ㅋ 말솜씨가딸리는지..그닥..ㅠ 토크로는ㅋㅋ빵~! 터지지가않더라고요 아쉽지만담엔 더잘할게요! ^^;;;”

In English:

“What’s up?! Finally, it’s Kang Shim Jang day! We’re anticipating the talking.. watch our talking!ㅋㅋIt’s the real usㅋWe must be eloquent..but..ㅠ TalkㅋㅋBbang~! We mustn’t slip back into our normal way of talking! ^^;;;”

Epik High: Tablo

Original message:
“핸드폰사진전 타블로 작품ㅋ 작품명 블리드.”

In English:

“Here’s an exhibition of my old photos on my cellphoneㅋ The piece – Breathe/Bleed”

credits: aa-chan

[news] Epik High Suspends Activities For Awhile


Since the announcement of Tablo’s marriage & DJ Tukutz’ engagement announcement and military listing, Epik High has decided to to suspend all activities until the return of the DJ.

Military service is required for all Korean men & even male celebrities aren’t been exempt from it. DJ Tukutz will formally enter the service next week and, last Wednesday he posted a statement on their fan cafe saying that “I will leave just for awhile.”
Tablo ended any rumors of the group disbanding by releasing another statement on his blog saying, “There is no such thing as an end.”

credits: chojh@koreatimes.co.kr

[news] Tablo and Kang HyeJung to get married on 26th October


Hip hop group Epik High member Tablo will be holding his wedding with actress Kang HyeJung on 26th October at 2pm.

Previously in September, Tablo announced on Epik High’s official website MapTheSoul the news of Kang HyeJung’s pregnancy and also news that the couple will be getting married within this year. And the date of their wedding has been chosen.

Initially with Epik High releasing their new album and doing promotions, it is hard to decide on their wedding date. But recently with the news of member DJ Tukutz’s wedding and military enlistment news, Epik High will be saying goodbye for now as Tukutz enlist for military service, and hence Tablo can more decide on the wedding date more freely.

The news of their wedding date was known through Tablo’s close friend Gil. Gil said on tvN ENews on 9th October, “Tablo and Kang HyeJung will be holding their wedding on 26th October.”

Meanwhile, member DJ Tukutz will be getting married with his girlfriend, 2 years older than him, on 13th October and will enlist for military service on 15th October.

source:sookyeong

[NEWS]Tablo to his unborn baby, “Let’s meet soon, but don’t do hip hop!”



Epik High Tablo talks truthfully about his feelings when he knew about his to-be-wife Kang Hye Jung’s pregnancy.

Tablo was on MBC ‘Golden Fishery – MooReupPa’ aired on 30th September when he said, “I was the first to know about Kang HyeJung’s pregnancy and we met and talked. As compared to being excited, I was shocked. But I gave my congratulations to HyeJung right away.”

He added, “The first thoughts that came to me was “I have so many things I still don’t know”. I should learn driving. And I need to pay a visit to the bank, did I put aside some money? And I need to learn some financial technology.. There were so many thoughts in my head.”


He said, “I didn’t know I will get married with Kang HyeJung so fast. When I know that she was with a child, I thought, ‘Alright we have a baby now. HyeJung and I made a baby’. I want to be with the one I love my whole life.”
“For HyeJung, I can give up my dream”

“I will become a man who can do everything for this woman. My dream is that we will have a happy family. Even though music is my dream too, there is only one way to fulfil this dream. I can compromise with the reality. I want to work down the happy lane with Kang HyeJung. If I need to compromise, I will. I want to be a good father and husband and I’m thankful of that.”

“The only way out is to choose one. And love have to my dream now. Kang HyeJung does not want me to change, and want me to be with her and love her. She said she will love the me who will dream my dreams and walk the path I want to.”
And to his baby…

Tablo also left a little message for his baby, “Let’s meet soon! But don’t do hip hop”
The story behind graduating from college in 3 years 6 months

Tablo revealed that the secret story behind graduating from Stanford University in just 3 years and 6 months.

He revealed something that even his parents do not know, “I decided to quit school when I was in my sophomore year in university.”

He said, “I have a close friend from high school who is good at arts. He also discovered something new. That friend went to a theatre school. That friend was sick and he had some brain illness. He was in Korea, but by the time I reached Korea I was 4 hours late.”

He said, “When someone is alive, we don’t realise it. But when he/she stops breathe, the truth goes right to us. It was truth that my friend stop breathing. That friend, before he died said, “The person I respect the most in this world is SeonOong”.”

“I was young then and confused. I don’t know the sorrow and the anger about death at first. I only thought that I continue my friend’s dream for him, which is the theatrics. I told myself I cannot fulfil that dream and can’t tide through it, and called my noona.”

Tablo continued, “Even though I’ve decided to quit school, there was the credit that I can graduate if I just attend a little more of school. It was a credit which I saw as impossible. But I ended up finished the course in a year.”

“I finished it in a year. I have sense knocked into me and received treatment as I attend university. It was really tough then. Till the very last day of school, I thought that if my friend was still alive he will be proud of me.”

Credit:KBITES

[news] Tablo and Kang Hye Jung are getting married!!!


Time flies when you are in love. It seems like it was just yesterday that we first heard that Tablo and Kang Hye Jung were dating but today the couple has officially announced that they will be tying the knot next month.

With the full love and support of their families the two will be holding a small private ceremony that will include just their closest family and friends. Doubling the happiness of this couple is the fact that they are expecting!

Can you imagine having Kang Hye Jung and Tablo as your parents? Officially the coolest family ever. Congratulations to two amazingly talented people on their new life together and best wishes as they start their adorable family.


photo credits: mapthesoul.com, yonhap news, newsen

[news] Interview: Tablo talks digital music in South Korea


Korean hip-hop artist Tablo has been one of the more forward-thinking artists when it comes to digital. We fired some questions at him to find out more for our South Korea profile in this week’s Music Ally Report, but we thought his answers deserved a wider airing.

What have been the most successful digital tools/strategies for you?

1. Worldwide distribution through iTunes, previously Korean music was not available on iTunes.

2. Utilizing twitter, me2day (korean version of twitter), youtube, and other social networking mediums.

3. www.mapthesoul.com (a centralized portal site for Epik High’s independent label, which is highly personal. keeping in touch with fans has helped keep them aware of when and how to buy our music.) this is the first of its kind in Korea.

What kind of team have you built to help you do this, and how does it compare to what a label does?

Our CEO, comes from a finance background and has an MBA degree. Our business development manager also comes from a business background. We also have a designer and a programmer.

They are a bunch of non-music people, who are now using their various skill sets and applying them to music. Everyone shares a common vision, which is that art precedes all concerns, but definitely needs the backing of clever business. I don’t think their job description is different from a label, however, their strategy is very different compared to the labels in Korea.

We did many firsts in Korea, we distributed our album solely from our site, promoted the release of our album with a world tour, created a portal where the artists reach out directly to fans, and made our music available worldwide through iTunes.

What are the key digital sales outlets in Korea – and how is this changing?

1. Cellphone ringtones (carrier dependent) wireless distribution

2. Online music portals – BUGS MUSIC, CYWORLD MUSIC, M-NET MUSIC, etc

3. Internet blog and social networking BGM (background music)

The portion of wireless distribution is still dominant; this means that the telcos are the ones who are making the most money from music content. Recently new laws have been passed in Korea and the telcos will soon have to modify its revenue share with the content providers.

How easy is for an artist to get digital distribution in South Korea?

If one is somewhat accomplished it’s not very difficult. However, if you are a new artist and independent then you will need the backing of a major label. It is not very difficult to get your music distributed but the digital music promotion is what is very difficult. Music sites will not promote your album if you are not somewhat established.

Is it easy to sell digital music there?

I’m not sure of the exact percentage but I think more than 35% of all digital music is in the form of ringtones, BGM for social networking sites, and blogs. Cell phone music is huge in Korea. Considering the fact that almost everyone has a high-performance cell phone in Korea, selling digital music is not only easy, it’s actually the only way.

We are aware that digital music in SK is cheaper that in western countries. How much money does an artist get when selling a digital track?

This is very difficult to gauge because Korea has special promotions where a customer can purchase 10-20 songs for around 5 USD. But for the most part, music sells for around 50 cents (USD) for a track. The artist will make, dependent on their contract with their label, anywhere from 30% to 50% of the selling price.

credits: Music ally