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haha tablo is awesomeeeeeeee

stutter. the shirt is so tablo!

TICK TOCK TICK TOCK AND IT’S TIMEEEEE
ahhhh i love tablo!!!!
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I love themmmmm~

I LOVE TABLO!!!! AND I CANT WAIT FOR THEIR NEXT ALBUM!!!

I have to say that i agree with what he said about how korean artist are trying to make a crossover to the american artist by basically changing who they are to appeal to the american mainstream.  He made a great point of how asian artist, instead of trying to change who they are; by which i mean, changing their music with english lyrics and trying to shed their asian personality, they should just embrace the fact that they are different.

One example is the Wondergirls.  i love those girls, and what may me liked them was the fact that their music was very catchy and interesting to me even though i dont speak of a word of korean. Their personalities and their unique presence made them very different.  By   making their names more “americanized” they begin to shed their uniqueness.  I could go on forever.  But my point is, Asian artist as well as other foreign act should just be themselves like Tablo says. 

Embrace that which makes you different!

LOVE TABLO!! IS ENGLISH IS GOOD!

This is really amazing! I really agree with him on the fact that a lot of Asian artists are trying to become more American when they really shouldn’t. In my case, I fell in love with the Asian artists I like because they were so refreshing and different from most of the American performers. As always, Tablo never ceases to amaze. He speaks English better than a lot of my friends. XD
Can’t wait for the new album!

Oh cool interview!!! Glad everything went good with that conference party thingy lol Epik High is growing on me XD

Tablo U Rock!!! x3

I always enjoy hearing Tablo’s words….he’s got my respect

i admire tablo…..........................                                                                       
his words are so moving.even when he’s not singing~ and his perspective of asian artists trying to make it in U.S. is the way i think…...... i mean if people here in the U.S. like korean artists they dont need to change for anyone. cuz if we started liking them when they were in korea it wouldnt matter if they cant speak english here in the US . just cause they have bad english or cant speak at all thats not gonna change our mind about them ................... we love them the way they are and always will. and for the people who’ll change their mind just cause they dont have a good image or whatever then thats their problem, that means they’re not your true fans. you should embrace what you are and who you are.

omg he’s going to LA tomorrow? SO AM I OMG :D maybbe maybe ill see him :]
haha lazy tablo? naah haha
and yes tablo. you are a sexy beast
omg i totally agree with him about korean artists going to america, i just wish everyone else agreed
cant wait for your new albums, <3 you tablo! im jealous of your girlfriend!

Lol, I laughed at “asianness” XD
But good stuff *thumbs up*

aliks + tablo = win

whoaa i did not know Tablo was coming ;o
Heh, I like his t-shirt<3 Such a cutiee :D
can’t wait for the next album :D -pre-order :D-
lmao loved the ending too<3

personally i like the *xerox* one better because it was hilarious….. and more funny
this one seem so facts and ya…. kinda awkward ish….
tablo has a funny look on his face… ==lll

Tabloo~
you are awesome ! >.<

his answers are hellla looooong lol

my respect for epik high has jumped after hearing the interview, esp. the part about hiding the asianness and trying to become more “western”.

wow he is smart :} i like what he said about the Korean music entering America, and also he has me waiting for the next album ! cant wait :}

TABLO is like a God! i love how honest and open he is, not to mention he’s talented as fuck and also a real cutie! I really, really can’t wait until the Epik High remix album and new album come out! Thanks to AKP and Tablo for doing this! Epik High, AKP Hwaiting!! ♥♥ oh and aliks looked sooo cute… and a lil nervous… teehehe i soo would be too if i ever got to meet Tablo! FML i’d probably go all crazy fangirl on him! lol

I agree that koreans in the American market don’t need to market like Americans. Franckly I don’t like english remakes of korean songs and generally speaking the original is usually best.

Tablo is such a cutie…hes very open and friendly…..and wow, his english is perfect…he uses so much logic in what he says…..and i agree with them as welll….i hope epik high much success!!!!
oh and aliks….you look nervous, yet soooo cute!!!

Tablo is my idol :D

god tablo is such a genius lol his responses are so well-worded and just <3 the questions were a bit boring, but tablo’s answers kinda made up for it ) the interviewer was a little awkward, but props to him cause i mean, it’s tablo. lol i’d be intimidated just to be in his presence XD aaand i can’t wait for the new album!! it sounds like it’ll be awesome :D

ahaha he’s so cool xD <3 his shirt LOL

Tablo speaks the truth d(^_^) There’s no need for Artists coming over to want to “mask their korean-ness”.

Love Tablo! Love Epic High!

“Asianness” LOOL! omg, the end was so awesome.
“Obviously there’s a storm brewing…where? At mapthesoul.com and allkpop.com…”
“YEEEAH!”

I saw Epik High when they were in NYC in May. Waited for hours but it was so worth it, they’re awesome (^_^) I really hope more artists from korea and japan would visit the east side of america, b/c when they come (IF they come) its usually in California. Thanks Epik High for showing the east side some love! We love you back!!! Epik High, FIGHTING!!! (^_^)v

he’s a very smart and thoughtful man..his views are well laid out and i agree with all if not most of his points…

Yay!! Tablo!! Epik High!!! FIGHTING!!

Storm brewing.. lmao

I can’t hear the questions very well….but yay tablo! he’s loud & clear so its all good.

his english is still good! :]

LOL @ THE ENDING

thumbs up to tablo!

great interview and what he says about artist crossing over is so true. i love utadah music in japan but her american album doesn’t impress me much because it’s so american and the lyrics are not meaningful unlike her japanese music, utadah write great meaning ful songs. Same as boa..i wish she were the same as she was in asia because she’s great, her voice, dancing. Boa american songs are all digital voice instead of her real voice. Se7en…i wish he’s the same as before. He should let yg produce his song or teddy..that’s why i become a fan of him because the song is unique from america and he didn’t get to show much of his dancing skill in his girls song. Wondergirls i think it’s a great idea to just be themselves. I don’t mind them changing their name as long as it’s not their music style, personalities. They come to America and present what they are in Asia and I appreciate that jyp. When people hear their songs it’s something different for american. OH it’s korean music. Anyway best luck to all the Artist.

Tablo give great advice! ^^ happy that he accepted ur interview!! lol

YEAH. go TABLO! You are a rocking inspiration for young adults.  Keep up the good work, and although I have CL as an avatar, your always #1 on my list of inspirations.  Keep up the good work and us international fans send a lot of love.  Come back to San Francisco once more, the SF concert was EPIK HIGH. ;] Keep it real and keep it DEEP. WOOT.

Boa, Se7en, Rain, Wondergirls. Watch this interview. RIGHT NOW !!!

tablo =D hahaha yay

no offense but the interviewer was HORRiBLE…his questions were uninspiring, he didnt have any follow ups or real comments to any of tablos answers-which were great btw-  and he kept saying um, like, stuff, etc. which is FORBIDDEN in any type of formal interview.. sheesh!!!! thumbs DOWNNNNNNNNNNN

luv tablo tho

I’ve been wondering what Tablo’s view on Korean artists trying to break into America was, so I’m happy that quesiton was asked. I’m so pleased with his answer because it’s how I feel too.

They shouldn’t change or exploit their “asianness” and completely become westernized. They’re fine how they are and should embrace it. If mainstream America isn’t receptive to that, then that doesn’t make them any less worthy.

If the rest of the world can listen to and enjoy English music that they don’t understand, why can’t America listen to good music that’s not in English? There’s nothing wrong with it.

I’m really happy he said that about Korean/Asian artists. America is sick and tired of the same new thing. Be yourself and come with what you are! American’s will bash you anyway. We’re stupid like that… But if a lot of people want something new so…

oh god, i just fell in love with Tablo allllll over again! <3

dude, I totally agree with Tablo about the whole asians coming over to the US.

very cool shirt!! totally agree with what he said!!
epik high: “please COME TO NORCAL more!!!”

yay~! tablo is awesommmee~~love his engg <33

LOL when tablo talked about his hair in the first vid, i was like “WOW I AM THE SAME!!!” I am way too lazy to do my hair, so i just wear a hat or nothin. im glad theres someone that agrees with me now haha.