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allkpop Interview with Tablo in NYC

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johnnydorama in Special Features | 27 Jun 2009 - 07:50 PM

 
allkpop Interview with Tablo in NYC

allkpop was able to catch up with Tablo of Epik High in NYC, where our very own aliks conducted a interview on June 26th, 2009, Tablo was in town for the Global Fresh Collective Vision Conference. Watch as Tablo preaches about the dictatorship he runs, thoughts on how k-pop crossover artists should be approaching the us market, and future plans for the group!

For even more information on Tablo, make sure to follow Tablo on Twitter, as well as the entire Epik High band members via their website Mapthesoul.com.

Special thanks to Tablo and the entire Map The Soul team.

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allkpop Interview with Tablo in NYC



  
 

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juby's avatar

Tablo is awesome! I love his awnser about the Korean artists who are trying to break into the American market.

 
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28 Jun 2009 - 12:34 PM

152. Maggie (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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omg! me & my friends ran around NYC trying to find him T.T was this at the 60 thompson hotel?? ‘cause that’s where we went D:

 
YunTakarai's avatar

he is so talented! and a genius! i have the same point of view ...i like the interview

 
kute.키스's avatar

TABLO!~

omg i love epik high so much!

 
SociallyAwkwardPudding's avatar

Nice interview allkpop.

awkward at first, but good.

I really like what Tablo said in part 2 of your video. You won’t break in America just because you speak english and you don’t have to be ‘American-ish’ to break in America. If that was the case, nobody in the us would know about any music overseas because they speak a different language.

 
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goo epik high
tablo’s in NYC wink

 
DoubleAAbatteries's avatar

Tablo has very good English:DD

 
oxxcherryz's avatar

smart answers, really~ I love tablo<3

 
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28 Jun 2009 - 02:31 PM

159. luv (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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what tablo said about korean artist crossing over to the US is exactly what JYP said in his interview n they’re both right…they know what their talkking bout…thats y i think wondergirls is gonna b a success….. compared to se7en.. i mean… what happen to his music..

 
Loony's avatar

tablo!! ^^
love his shirt.
haha, i agree with everything he said about korean artists trying to break into the US market. Don’t mask your asianess!! lol

 
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best ending ever lol

 
`StaR''s avatar

Lol@10 and yeah I agree =P

 
squ!shy's avatar

fuck you guys aliks did such a great interview! tablo truly has a lot of wise words and they are so deep. allkpop always got the hottest hookups

 
kari-o-kee's avatar

An interview with Tablo… WOW! =O Epik High <3

 
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I definitely agree with Tablo.

Some Korean artists sold out when they cross over to the American industry and it seriously wasn’t them anymore, which is why their music now doesn’t really appeal to me.

They should stick to who they are, like the Wonder Girls!

I’m anticipating Epik High’s future work!

 
ammybabe's avatar

loveeee epik high! awe.some ><

 
Kttn's avatar

Yep, he sure said some wise things, his thinking is walking on the right path. smile

 
kimchiddong's avatar

I like Tablo’s perspective on things. The thing he said about the Korean artists breaking into the American music market is so true. It’s better for these artists to do something they’re really good at rather than rushing in here with their not so fluent English.  The hair question was kind of weird though. Lol. Other than that, can’t wait for their albums!

 
Chaos Ly's avatar

Finally, somone says somethign that makes sense. Maybe now all them asian artist and their companies will realize. They do nt havew to be more American or western to make it over here. They should bring who they are over here with FULL asian pride.


On another note. I can’t wait for the next album.

 
amigo75's avatar

he is so well spoken and has a great philosophy… he’s dope!!!

 
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28 Jun 2009 - 10:34 PM

171. Sierra (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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I love the interview it was interesting and I still can,t. Believe Michael Jackson died :,(

 
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28 Jun 2009 - 10:52 PM

172. DontEatChalk (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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asianess ftw :3 embrace it.

 
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29 Jun 2009 - 12:36 AM

173. dav (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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Wow. I always thought he was like the other Korean pop-stars (eg., Rain, Crown J) who act like they know English, but really don’t. Definitely not. He sounds educated and most importantly, real.

The interviewer on the other hand….... I’m sure he was nervous and hasn’t had much practice…

 
Reflectional's avatar

Wow , totally awesome smile

 
Jong Hyun's avatar

I can’t believe he was right here and I didn’t get to see him </3

 
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TABLO <3
my inspiration for life :D
hes so smart, as usual.
the ending made me laugh. “YEAAA!” xD

 
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damn tablo was serious…lols!

 
Rednaxela's avatar

Hello¡ I’m a spanish boy and sorry if my english is bad or xD the words are wrong, at first, I knew a few weeks more of epik high with the song “Break down” and “one” , It’s awsome how so much singers just know only a few word in english and tablo it’s really good, I suposse all Epik high xD

Thanks for all, I’m hearing the interview now and how all say, he wear a good shirt ^^ thanks

 
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Wow… this sucks… I’m pretty sure that my comment somehow disappeared between the time that I took to type it and when I pressed the submit button. *sigh* alright here I go again.

Thanks allkpop for that wonderful interview of my favorite korean celebrity—Tablo.

While it was nice to watch that interview, I have a lot of suggestions/constructive criticism for the interviewer.

I know it must have been tough and nerve-racking to interview a celebrity like Tablo, especially if you’re a huge Epik High/Tablo fan as I am, so that might have accounted for some of the awkwardness on your part, but anyway you should have been well rehearsed enough so that this shouldn’t have shown up on camera.

Basically here are my tips for you. Please stop asking such rambling questions such as (when talking about the remix album) “So Planet Shiver was the one that’s producing most of it? Or was it just you guys working together? Or was it just basically…” instead of asking multiple questions in one (you sound like you’re trying to guess how they do it.), you should instead be COMPLETELY ignorant of their project and ask “How was Planet Shiver involved in your upcoming remix album?” or asking “I heard that Epik High was to work with Planet Shiver for your remix album. To what extent was Planet Shiver involved?” etc. You should be more direct when asking your questions otherwise you just don’t sound professional. Also… lol. I really LOLed at this point of the interview when you talked about how they divide up the vocals by mentioning Tablo having the “sexy voice.” That was just awkward man. You could have cut out all the awkward by asking “How does Epik High typically divide up the vocal parts?” (and here, if you wanted to direct him more specifically by asking a few more questions in conjunction with that broad one, you can also ask) “Do you usually think about who’s voice would sound better for that part, or is it more like each member chooses lyrics that they’d like to represent vocally?”

Sorry if it seems like I’m bashing you. Not at all (or at least I’m not trying to.). You definitely weren’t HORRIBLE. I mean you got the job done. It was a little awkward, but oh well. These are basically my tips so that your NEXT interview will run smoother. smile Good luck~

Thanks again allkpop. I always love to hear from and about Tablo/Epik High.

 
JojoHJ's avatar

Tablo is the best not just as what he does, but the messages that he sends too.

 
Iluv_Epikfan9's avatar

Tablo you’re soooo amazing! wow he sounds like such an amazing person-it would be fun to hang out with him… his English is just amazing ! Looking forward to both albums coming out in the following months…Epik High has been my inspiration. Epik High Fighting!

 
baubrey1001's avatar

ohhh thats sooo cooL! i live tablo and then aliks goodness being there too! hahah! soo cooL!

 
hyerimii's avatar

I love Tablo. Personality-wise and music-wise. I love how Epik High creates their own music and what not <3

 
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01 Jul 2009 - 01:27 PM

185. lol (Unregistered User - Sign Up!)

 
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i agree, the interviewer was very awkward

 
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tablo is so cute…....LOL

 
chibizel41's avatar

<3333333 tablo XDDD

 
Jong Hyun's avatar

tablo and aliks, my favorite people. I’m so jealous!

 
Rin K.'s avatar

i luv tablo!

 


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