Epik High Tablo found out that he's positive for COVID-19 after taking two RT-PCR tests.
According to his management, Tablo first tested negative for COVID-19 on Feb. 4 even though he was already experiencing minor symptoms.
He decided to take another test on Feb. 8 and learned that he was positive for COVID-19 on Feb. 9.
OURS management also clarified that the hip-hop artist is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Epik High Postpones Activities After Tablo's COVID-19 Diagnosis
The other members of Epik High, as well as their affiliated staff, all tested negative for the virus. But even if this is the case, Tablo's positive diagnosis resulted in the group canceling their upcoming activities.
Epik High is scheduled to perform in North America starting March 1, but it's still unclear whether their shows will push through following Tabloi's positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
But fret not, HIGH SKOOLs, as the release of their album, "Epik High Is Here 下" will still push through on Feb. 14!
Epik High Worked With Multiple Agencies
Epik High is an alternative hip-hop group that hails from South Korea. They debuted under Woolim Entertainment in 2003. They later transferred to YG Entertainment and were handled by the agency from 2012 to 2018.
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After their contract expired on Oct. 2, 2018, Epik High decided to move to different management. They are now being handled by William Morris Endeavor.
The K-hip hop group is made up of three members, namely Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz.
Epik High Tablo Opens Up About Their Songs
In July 2021, Tablo opened up about the success of Epik High, the K-pop group's famous track, "Rain Song," his loneliness, and more.
He said that "Rain Song" has become the go-to music of Koreans whenever it rains in the country. The track, which is included in the album, "Pieces, Part One," was released in 2008. However, it still remains popular because of its message.
According to Tablo, "Rain Song" was written by the K-pop group while it was raining in Korea. Most of Epik High's songs were also written in this type of condition.
Tablo also talked about his song, "Try," which is dedicated to his wife and daughter. He said that when the song was released, he was dealing with a major scandal and felt that his career is over.
One of the lines in the song goes, "I'm sorry that I'm both your rain and your umbrella." Tablo said that this is how his life felt at the time. After all, he's never had long periods of peace because he's dealing with so many struggles.
At the end of the day, this became Tablo's motto. He said that there will be rainy days and cloudy days. Even if he can't stop the rain, he can protect himself and those he loves from it.
Tablo also opened up about his groupmates' struggles with mental health. He said that some people couldn't understand why they felt sad and depressed when they were making music and making huge sums of money.
However, Tablo explained that even the most successful individuals also struggle with their mental health.
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Camille Heimbrod wrote this.
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