Ooh, I knew you'd like this one! Epik High is fantastic. Tablo is one of the best lyricists in the industry. As for whether anything happened, Tablo is really smart and he got his degrees at Stanford in maybe less time than your average person. An online troll accused him of lying about getting those degrees and everyone believed it and they all massively cancelled him. Despite proof and even Stanford backing him up, they refused to believe it and the media, netizens and the public made his and his family's lives a living hell for years. There was a police investigation and everything. Stanford even wrote a whole article about it(you can find it online). It was utter toxic madness. As for Zico, he's part of K-Pop group, Block B but when his contract was up, he opted to leave the company and start his own, KOZ Entertainment. Haters talked their crap about how that was dumb and now he's done. The line about him swallowing up Melon refers to the 4 nominations and 1 award that he won at the MMAs after that. The line about him giving everyone a chance to unbox something real refers to the album he put out from his own label. It was called Random Box(it was in an actual cardboard box 😄) and it was really good(one of my favourites that year). I loved Mithra Jin's line about taking the stones that ppl threw and using them to build stairs. He's a poet...literally. He writes poetry. And I love DJ Tukutz. You should see him dance. 😆 And as you said, CL is fantastic. She does things her way and who cares what others say? Epik High picked their features carefully for this song. You should check out the rest of the album. In my opinion, it was the best album of the year. 🥰

I just want to add 2 pieces of information here. First: When Zico talks about "But not even a year later, I swallowed up all of Melon" is because he got a lot of awards at Melon Music Awards (one of the biggest award shows of whole Asia) and he spent a lot of time at the Melon charts during 2020 with his hit song "Any song" Second: When Tablo says "I paved the way for everyone that is paving the way" is a reference to BTS. A lot of BTS fans (me included) says that BTS paved the way so korean music could reach western countries more easily. BTS and Epik High are friends nowadays but when BTS was beginning theirs careers RM and Suga said that they were fans of Epik High's music. So he's practically sayin' that he inspired the boys to chase their dream.

Dude... this is one of my fav songs of 2021. Holy crap this notification made me so happy. Now I'll start to watch the video

man Epik High are the real legends and really masters of lyricism, glad u reacted to them, and the fact that u took time to read the lyrics and explain them and give your perspective is such a cool thing which is why I like your reactions. Keep it up

Cl is really one of the legends in kpop!!! Hope u react to more of her stuff 👍🏽

First, glad you enjoyed the song. Some of the stuff I wanted to mention has already been mentioned by others in comments like Epik High paving the way for BTS as Suga and RM both credit Epik High's song "Fly" as for them being wanting to be rappers. So Tablo and haters is a really interesting story. Really interesting. In 2010 a group of antis started an online forum dedicated to proving that Tablo didn't get a bachelor's and a master's degree in 3 1/2 years. I could go into the details, but read the article called "The Stalking of Korean Hip Hop Superstar Daniel Lee" on Wired magazine. There is also one for Stanford magazine called "The Persecution of Daniel Lee" that was written by the same guy and a little earlier. Seriously, read one of them. He does also blame that group for his father's death, who had cancer but the stress of everything involved made him get worse. The guy who is scared of Tablo is DJ Tukutz, but is obviously a stand-in. Epik High is a legend that has already been talked about as has Zico, but let's talk about CL. She was the rapper and leader of a group called 2NE1. They are pretty much what came before Blackpink. They were a 4 women group on YG Entertainment and paved the way for girl crush groups, which would include not only Blackpink but many others. Giving you an introduction to CL was part of the reason why I picked this song for Epik High (there were a couple other songs I considered). CL released several songs this year. My favorite is "Let it". Obviously, her Killing Verse is worth checking out to see some more great songs from her. On the 2NE1 front, Park Bom, who is another member is a part of Queendom if you check that out. The meaning of Melon was already mentioned, but "Any Song" came out about a year after he left Block B and started his own company, which again ties into the lyrics. I will point out that Mithra's part is a reference to The Shining with the ax bit. Can I point out that even though Tablo shot DJ Tukutz he doesn't actually die right after CL says "Ain't No One Dying Today"? You certainly got it right this song is an F U to haters, and pretty much what they say doesn't matter. This isn't the only song Epik High has done about haters. The other key one is "Born Haters" which they did in 2012 and this is a sort of sequel to it. Both videos feature that mobile aspect rather than the normal letterbox aspect and tight rooms (they recreated the "Born Haters" room, which was the bathroom featured for a few frames towards the end when Tablo says "Did it my way"). They have said this video is maybe set in a floor below it (or maybe in the afterlife, hence the entire video being a loop since it ends right before when it begins). There are a lot of songs I could suggest to you from Epik High. "Born Hater" as mentioned before. "Lost One" was another one I was considering because it really gives you Tablo's view of some things (or at least his view when he wrote it). "Lost One" was also recently voted by Epik High as their worst song (mostly in a joking manner but the main reasons were it is harder to sing live and it is a Tablo solo song so the other two could mess with him by picking his solo songs). "Rain Song" and "Face Id" were two great ones also from 2021 (thanks to COVID they had enough time to write that they put out two full albums last year). Lovedrunk is a great ballad. Spoiler I think you like the MV for at least, but I won't spoil the reason. Another big comment from me. Shouldn't be surprised since this song was my idea. Also huge thanks for being so excited about my suggestion that you just jumped in and got in posted so fast. I was expecting to be waiting for days.

I'm always astounded at how much meaning you can pull from lyrics, no matter the genre. My first time hearing this (though like you I'm vaguely familiar with CL) and hope you'll do more. It's piqued my interest =)

I'm so glad that you took the time to break down the lyrics! This song is ICONIC.

Zico makes me crazy because his lyrics are SO good. He is known for his insane lyrics, but at times they can be kinda inconvenient for non-native speakers because he uses SO many specific cultural metaphors & tongue twisters that sometimes the meaning of the phrase gets lost in translation and doesn’t make complete sense to English speakers.

So happy when I saw you reacted to Epic High. I love this song. They are great, CL is amazing, Zico is awesome..... With the people involved in this song, it was impossible for it to be a bad song! Definitely check out some CL videos. "The Baddest Female" "Hello Bitches" "Spicy" (Spicy is one of the latest videos she released)

You should definitely check out zico. As a Korean myself I can tell you that zico is one of the most famous and successful rapper/producer/idol. He is the leader of the idol group blockb. (and he still is despite what some people might say) He has many great songs and is a brilliant rapper. Actually, he is regarded as the best rapper among all the kpop idol groups, morover one of the best in the whole k hiphop industry. Although zico and blockb are not popular enough around other countries, in korea they are very famous and still popular. You should really try some of zico's and blockb's songs. I'm sure you'll like them! I strongly recommend you zico's killing verse! I hope you react to it

Epik High - legends. Rosario - masterpiece. Hats off to the person who recommended to you.

Epik High are amazing, Tablo is a genius 👏 their most recent album "Epik high is here pt1" is full of gems

CL is the legendary Queen and epik high are legendary too. Zico is a good raper

This song and the rest of the album is a masterpiece. I really like the way you compreend and explain every concept and detail

what a great reaction to an amazing song :) it must be really difficult to analyze the lyrics and video content at the same time, but you're a master at it! i know it's impossible to mention everything fans might want to hear, but i appreciate how thorough you are while still staying genuine to yourself & your own reactions.

Thank you for introducing me to this group, I had no idea who they are just less than 24 hours ago and now I'm a huge fan! PS - I just realized that I didn't censor a few f-words, whoopsie XD

Epik High stan here for a long time now. So happy to see you do this breakdown. I really hope you look into more Epik High and go beyond the usual with them. They have so many good songs, Tablo is genius, fantastic lyrics and meanings. Mithra's flow kills me. Tukutz is amazing. and then for this track, CL, Zico, all legends.

Epik high & CL of 2ne1 were from YG Entertainment...They are practically direct Seniors of Blackpink, Ikon, Treasure etc etc etc

I love that you acknowledged how inspiring it is. I have watched other reactions and the badassery is certainly caught but the light is sometimes missed.

Epik High is a masterpiece. CL and my Boy Zico don't stay behind they are amazing. Thank you for your reaction to them.

You should check out “Bermuda Triangle” by Zico

Thank you for reacting to this one! I have been a fan of Epik High since 2007 or something. Saw them live 2 years ago too, which was awesome.

Great breakdown. Please check out Home is Far away by Epik High. It got great lyrics.

Thanks so much for taking such care in interpreting the lyrics! Epik High has some of the deepest songs out there. Hope you check out more in the future :)

CL is a queen, please check her out

Please react to CL - TIE A CHERRY, LOVER LIKE ME, SPICY, LIFTED, HELLO BITCHES

I'm late to this one but I'm so glad you reacted to this. Epik High were actually what made me fall in love with the Korean language. Their album Remapping The Human Soul is a masterpiece.

All of those legends in one video. Zico has some of my fav khiphop tracks ever, he's a an amazing rapper, if not the best idol rapper in Korea.

Epic High qre masterminds with lyrics. Tablo is a master in literature so you'll definitely love their songs.

This is a GREAT commentary! You made me appreciate ROSARIO even more!! PS: I think that "I'm Catholic" English translation, the Korean is suppose to have a double meaning but I can't remember what

wow, i really appreciate the way you breakdown the lyrics and MV

Amo siempre ver sus reacciones, es profundo en el análisis y en la simbología, amo mucho todo el trabajo de reacción que haces. Saludos desde Colombia ❤️🥰

Yeesss, Epik High fantastic! At this song every person very talented! And Epik High always try to show very different song, and also lyrics at the every song very very true, I mean so much meaning in their songs! P.S. it was long but very interesting reaction!!!🔥

Love epik high, and CL

This was such a fun video! So cool that you liked it too! Could you react to SilkyBois - "BOMAYE", NAFLA - "WU", H1GHER MUSIC - "TEAM", Simon Dominic - “GOTT”, BeWhy -"CHALLAN", TigerJK - "LOVE & PEACE", or WayChed - "RIDERS" if you have the chance. These songs all have English Subtitles, and I hope you like them. Mostly hip hop. 😊😊🔥

Tablo getting biblical. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone 😎 Zico is my ult, but damn Mithra is good!

CL, EX 2NE1 Y ZICO, EX BLOCKB , AMBOSDS LIDERES Y ZICO TODO UN GENIO Y CL UNA GRAN INTERPRETE

I just know you would like Anti by Zico! The lyrics of that song are everything you need to know about his experience as an idol

QUEEN CL

No enserio!!!! no se que opinas no lo se todavía. Pero los 3 mejores discos para mi del 2021 son: Epik High: epik high is here ------- Cl: Alfa ------ Little Simz: sometimes i might be introvert. Realmente me gustaría que lo escucharse entero o al menos los otros temas con MV (tanto de unos como de otros digo lo mismo) al menos si no racionas hazlo en la intimidad y dínoslo Gracias por todo el trabajo!!!!!

You should react to CL!! Please react to CL Hello Bitches,Lifted and Tie A cherry please❤🍒

You MUST check mamamoo the kpop vocal queens, their versatility it's just... check Ateez too, they are a crazy group

Haters to CL: "You're a flop. You're expired. You're no longer relevant. You're washed out." CL: **very simply** "fuck out my way."

I love this reaction and the song is amazing I have a suggestion I really would be happy if you react to it it's strange by agustd ft RM they are members of bts it's a song calling out the media and the government I really want to know what you think of the lyrics there isn't much people that have breakdown the lyrics

Acceptance spech es otra obra maestra de Epik High

The Blackpink girls worked with Epik High before their debut. I saw them perform in Japan a few years ago. They’re awesome !!!

You should check their last single "face ID"

Epic High is amazing ! You really should listen to Born Hater ! It's simply amazing !

This reaction was great. When will check out more Epik High?

I really enjoyed your reaction! You should check more of Epik High, their lyrics are always on point!

You should also react to Epik High's BORN HATER

You should try Anti, by Zico. Similar vibe (lyrics not sound) and an amazing song

Reaction to TXT pls,they're a boyband using the rock genre a lot

More 2ne1 and CL please.

U should check out the korean ' superband 2' especially kim yeji and her band Kardi...and other bands as well.... If u can, watch all episodes on how they qualify and battle to the final.. U will love it trust me.

Yeah. You might not know, but the best album of 2021 came out in January.

Epikhigh - lesson zero , dear tv reaction please.

Excellent video. React please to Paint The Town of Loona

Please react to cl tie a cherry

Please react to Rose of blackpink gone That's so emotionally and fantastic

Please react hyolin layin low, i think u Will like it, thx.👍

I'd love you to react to NCT's music!!

Please please please pleaseeeeeeee react to War by LUAMEL I promise you won’t be disappointed!!! 🔥🔥🔥

Hello... 👋☺ I like your content. Next, please react to girlgroup Kpop "SECRET NUMBER" : - Who Dis? mv - Got that Boom mv - Fire Saturday mv Thank You🙏

React to Bobby U Mad

Please react to more 2ne1 plz

Pls pls pls react to home is far away from epik high

You are a great and great song. I still hope you will react to the lyrics of "you never know" by blackpink, thank you, fantastic song

Can you please react to Blackpink Ice Cream

I hope u could do the long breakdown thing until the end of the video and just listen and watch first 🥲