K-pop icon and Epik High frontman Tablo has seen it all—from surviving an internet witchhunt and childhood cults to navigating the madness of the Korean entertainment industry and the daily trials of being a dad.
On HEY TABLO, comedy, chaos, and comfort meet as he brings you into his world with unfiltered rants, funny stories, and no-BS life advice designed to help you cope with the absurdity of your own day.
Whether you’re a longtime Epik High fan, or just here for some laughs or a place to belong, this is your weekly check-in.
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(00:00) Wikipedia Got Epik High Wrong (01:14) When Epik High Was Actually Formed (02:06) The First Time Tablo Met Mithra Jin (05:25) The First Time Tablo Met Tukutz (07:09) Why and How Tukutz Joined Epik High (11:31) Early Albums & “Minor Success” (18:55) Reading Epik High’s Origin Story (19:33) “We Didn’t Recruit Tukutz” (20:15) Why Epik High Became a Trio (25:30) Fighting for Recognition (38:50) Epik High Through the Years (45:00) Somebody Please Change Epik High’s Wikipedia Photo (47:13) ...
(00:00) Intro: Movie Soundtrack Bangers That Make You Crush It (00:40) Why Movie Soundtracks Are Confidence Fuel (02:07) The Godfather Love Theme: Badass Self-Love (04:10) Rocky & “Eye of the Tiger” (07:01) Adele’s “Skyfall” (09:24) Disney Princess Songs as Motivation (10:04) Frozen’s “Let It Go” (12:07) Why Disney Anthems Hit So Hard (13:34) Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” (15:24) Armageddon & Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” (21:29) HUNTR/X “Golden” (22:16) The Prince of Egypt &a...
(00:00) Why are there so many friendship breakups these days? (02:36) My friend hacked my Instagram and impersonated me (05:38) My friend cut me out for relocating for work (10:45) My friend used me and turned my parents against me (16:31) 12 years of friendship and my friend thinks I’m her driver (27:27) I stopped trying and it just ended there (31:28) Naturally drifting apart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
(00:00) Opening: Late-night snacks advanced humanity (01:00) Korean late-night food culture and the temptation of Coupang Eats (02:14) Introducing today’s late-night snack World Cup rules (03:08) Chicken delivery arrives — the late-night feast begins (04:16) Fried Chicken vs Pizza (06:02) Korean chicken praised by Jensen Huang and Tyler, the Creator (07:38) Jokbal vs Chicken Feet (11:47) Chicken Skewers vs Stir-fried Vegetable Gopchang (14:42) Yogurt Ice Cream vs Bingsu (17:08) Gimbap vs Ramyeon...
(00:00) Intro: Shitty Superpowers (00:20) Discovery of r/shittysuperpowers (00:50) Upcoming superhero movies and predicting upcoming Marvel updates (01:46) Superhero fatigue VS comeback (02:50) Name suggestion for the Hey Tablo Community (03:32) You can summon a 70yr old man in a fight (06:29) Non-mindreading (09:12) When you stub your toe on an object it apologizes (11:27) You can make any Youtube channel lose one subscriber (12:13) Fart sound into an announcement (13:55) Unreading a book (16:0...
(00:00) I lost my Apple Watch… and it gets worse (00:56) The dumbest things I want to buy right now (01:07) I’m seriously thinking about buying a pocket watch (03:02) Is eBay safe? (04:29) Why I want to ditch my smartphone (11:56) Dumb phones are the future…??!! (16:09) How much I care about time management (24:16) No turning back (25:08) My next stupid item (29:39) Why am I looking at Jellycats? (33:26) The reason why I started shopping in the first place (35:37) Best anniversary gift ideas (37...
(00:00) Intro / Absolutely Biased Best K-pop Collabs Ever (02:23) Born Hater (04:02) Stray Kids - U ft. Tablo (10:41) Eternal Sunshine (prod. SUGA) (15:35) It’s Cold (16:15) Screen Time ft. Hoshi (22:32) Rosario ft. CL, Zico (22:44) Tomorrow ft. Taeyang (24:52) Song Request - Lee Sora ft. SUGA (29:31) Stop The Rain - TABLO X RM (33:15) All Day - RM ft. Tablo (33:28) Light It Up - G-Dragon ft. Tablo, Dok2 (37:07) Eyes, Nose, Lips - Epik High ft. Taeyang (43:20) Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
In this humorous interview, DJ Tukutz of Epik High shares his journey from a gloomy childhood to a successful music and YouTube career, revealing his controversial top 5 lists for movies, books, rappers, and K-pop groups. He also offers unique insights into his confidence, his famously bad silver investments, and his candid opinions on his bandmates' beats. The episode concludes with a playful exchange about his dislikes concerning Tablo and a final message to fans.
In this episode, Tablo offers candid advice on a range of listener submitted dilemmas. He discusses embracing passions regardless of age, the challenges of making friends as an adult introvert, and finding one's career path, even slipping into it unexpectedly. The episode also covers strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, stopping overthinking, and modern parenting tips, including fostering bilingualism and being both a parent and a friend to your child.
(00:00) Introducing today’s subreddit (00:31) My Oscar Prediction results (01:43) 2027 Oscar Predictions (02:45) Am I The A-hole for connecting to the EarPods after my niece swallowed it to see if it would play in her stomach? (05:52) AITA for refusing to go on Economy class when my bf’s family went on First class? (08:54) AITA for not naming my child John Doe? (13:54) AITA for reporting my sister to the police for taking my car without permission? (16:55) Should I keep lending money to my frien...
(00:00) Korean Things the World Needs (00:22) Breaking News: 2026 Oscars Results (01:45) #1 Elevator Cancel Button (02:46) Korean Things the World Needs (05:20) #2 Restaurant Call Bells (08:04) #3 Dining Tables with Cutlery Drawers (09:21) #4 Tabletop Induction Cookers (11:05) #5 Digital Door Locks (17:00) #6 Crosswalk Floor Lights (19:01) #7 Automated Parking Meters (20:30) #8 Color-Coded Lane Directions (22:12) #9 Hub Bus Stops (24:11) #10 Free Bus–Subway Transfers (26:38) Koreans Take Interne...
Hey Tablo, what bothers you the most? (00:00) Is it just me or do you guys have a list as well? (00:35) #1 horses freak me out (02:25) animal trauma (04:29) #2 I hate it when this happens to my AirPods (09:31) #3 Please read (11:04) #4 noise canceling situation (13:17) #5 FOMO pimples (15:41) #6 Door situation (16:32) #7 At concerts (17:58) #8 phone cases (20:50) #9 toilet paper (22:48) #10 wifi passwords (24:00) #11 the next one is……. (25:18) #12 hotel beds (28:03) #13 unnecessary technological...
In this episode, Tablo dives deep into his 2026 Oscar predictions, risking the "Hey Tablo" podcast's existence on getting over half of his picks right. He covers everything from major snubs and supporting roles to animated features, original scores, visual effects, and the top acting, directing, and Best Picture awards, sharing passionate opinions and dramatic last-minute changes. The episode culminates in a fervent appeal for listeners to support the podcast before its potential "shutdown" on March 15th.
(00:00) I was blocked from my own AMA (00:25) The guy asked to split the bill the day after (03:10) The time when Tablo was asked to split the bill (07:19) I saw my date’s hinge notification and it ate me up inside (14:00) Why men should use perfume (15:41) Secret to men’s products (17:42) The worst smell in the world (18:18) My date earns 5x my salary (19:10) Why are “nice people” less popular? (21:29) Words that you shouldn’t use on your first date (22:44) My date thinks the earth is flat (25:...
(00:00) Intro – Reddit Shower Thoughts & Why This Subreddit Is Dangerous 😂 (00:55) Zombie Apocalypse + Social Media: Would SNS Actually Help? (01:18) Comment Section Chaos During a Zombie Outbreak 🧟♂️ (02:43) If Zombies Started Tweeting… What Would Happen? (04:24) Would Dragon Eggs be Painful to Lay? (05:30) Back to Butts and Holes (05:57) Tablo Attacked by an Orange (07:13) Poignant one at last! (08:07) Who is the UNLUCKIEST person in the world? (15:00) The most prevalent theme in r/show...
(00:00) Introduction (00:31) MBTI is dead, long live the Enneagram (02:17) Starting the Enneagram test (and being stuck on the first question) (02:35) Q1 crisis: The "Real Me" vs. the "Persona" (04:26) Q2: Do you notice other people’s mistakes? (07:06) Process vs Results (08:40) How critical parents shaped who I am today (11:20) Being “selfless” is hard with Tukutz involved (13:23) Why some people think I’m cold (14:35) Expressing affection: My members won’t hug me (15:11) Do I take satisfaction...
Hey Tablo, my major is English Lit. Am I gonna be unemployed...? (00:53) The song I wrote 19 years ago is charting top 10 in Korea, why? (04:41) Is the internet laughing with me or at me? (06:05) We have 3 Asians here and we can’t figure out 2026 − 19 = ??? (06:50) Does hard work always pay off? (07:23) Does great art always get the recognition it deserves? (08:13) What does EPIK HIGH and MrBeast have in common? The importance of consistency (11:13) A message for my haters (11:28) The most regre...
Hey Tablo, what are some things that annoy you? (00:21) Too many mics, not enough brains (01:40) Why do we judge entire fields by their worst examples? (05:34) How adults around me responded when I first started doing music… (12:07) EPIK HIGH concert blacklist (21:20) If you use words, you have to express a thought (28:19) People who use “You don’t remember me?” as a ‘hello’ (33:21) Digital detox ruined by Tukutz, the walking social media app (43:48) PSA: How younger generation consume reels vs ...
Hey Tablo, how do you get over the darkest time of your life? This episode opens with Tablo riffing on a mistaken BTS album-cover “reveal,” turning a simple announcement into a goofy realization (00:00). He settles in with coffee and small talk, then launches into a dinner party story where he accidentally becomes the person who makes everything awkward (02:03). A light chat about pets flips when he argues that animals talking would be a horrifying idea, spiraling into uncomfortable, dark humor ...
In this episode of Hey Tablo, he explores the reason behind franchise films taking over the cinema industry. Going through the list of movies being released in 2026 (00:01), he realizes that all of them are franchise films (02:24). Being a lover of film, he shares his candid opinions on the pros and cons of franchise films and contemplates why they're taking over the box offices (19:40). The conversation takes a quick unexpected turn towards his 'horse problem' where he can't consume any content...
Hey Tablo, how do you stay so... resilient, even after all that you've been through? In this episode of Hey Tablo, the conversation centers on the concept of resilience and mental strength. Tablo begins by reflecting on his daughter Haru turning 16 and how he is often asked for advice on handling life's "rock bottom" moments (00:51). He clarifies that while he has many physical fears but mental resilience is a separate category entirely (04:06). He shares the formative memory of his childhood pa...
In the inaugural episode of "Hey Tablo," Tablo greets listeners from 2026, marveling at his daughter's rapid growth and the surprising age of pop culture phenomena like Gangnam Style and the first iPhone. He delves into a philosophical discussion about why time feels faster as we age, introducing his "dots" theory, and argues that ubiquitous information from social media further erodes our sense of awe and unique memorable experiences. The episode encourages listeners to be mindful and create more significant "dots" in the new year.
Jan 13, 2026•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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