The group Epik High member Tablo is drawing attention by repeatedly speaking candidly about "moments that are hard to bear" in everyday life.
First to spark the conversation was wireless earphones. Tablo lamented the absurd situation on his YouTube channel, saying, "I definitely charged them before bed, but when I open the case the next day one side is 99% and the other is 1%."
He said, "This is not a technical problem but just something that shouldn't happen when you wake up," and bluntly criticized, "If both are inside the case they should be charged equally—what is 99% and 1%?" He then added with a rueful anger, "Isn't it necessary to fix these basic things first rather than just changing the model number for a new product?" which drew empathy.
And a month later. This time he is drawing attention with candid remarks about 'running crews'.
In a video released on the Epik High channel, Tablo mentioned the growing running-crew culture on the streets recently and said firmly, "Running is not the problem. The problem is going around in groups." He added practical advice: "Whether you're running or riding a bicycle doesn't matter, but don't move around in big groups," and "Don't stand around, don't block the road, just do it individually."
Two-cool, who was with him, also agreed, saying, "If it's a healthy hobby it should end there; why cause inconvenience?" In addition, complaints about everyday nuisances such as cutting in line and shared kickboards left abandoned in the middle of the road continued, and the video turned into a relatable talk.
From earphone charging imbalance to running-crew culture. The reason Tablo's remarks attract particular attention is not just simple complaints but that they contain "relatable reality" that many people have experienced at least once. Tablo showed his principle of "saying uncomfortable things are uncomfortable." In his witty commentary that pointed out those small but universally felt "annoyance points," netizens responded enthusiastically with "I agree" and "That's my story." Especially since he is a rapper, reactions said, "As expected, rappers are different."
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