Tablo of Epik High does a Subtle Asian Traits AMA

[revedesnuages.livejournal.com]

Source: OFFICIAL EPIK HIGH

Pocky or bubble tea?

Comments

[revedesnuages.livejournal.com]

I relate a lot to what he said about feeling like you owe a debt to your parents that can only be repaid by accomplishing something that they want. I think it's something you experience especially if you're raised with the Confucian ideal of filial piety. It takes a while to recognize that it's okay to want things independently of what your parents want and that you're not stuck in an endless cycle of unpaid debt.

[bananaclaw.livejournal.com]

Same! I've never been able to believe in similar advice to that question because it's always been like "live for yourself, not for others!!!!", but when he put it in that filial piety framework, it really got to me.

[myungung.livejournal.com]

word. and I think there's also the constant guilt that what you're doing may not be enough to repay them back, because they did spend most of their important years focusing on you.

[pepsi-twist9.livejournal.com]

I miss Epik High. I don't know how but i'd forgotten largely about the Stratford thing. Thinking back just makes me mad, I can't believe that happened to him, still.

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

so much uncalled for and misdirected anger and hostility all unleashed on one single person. glad it seems like he's managed to mentally work through it. that kind of situation can ruin lives.

[juhli.livejournal.com]

thinking back of it, it's just so wild how BIG and relentless the witch hunt was. over a thing that was easily and repeatedly proven false.

[dongsaengkiller.livejournal.com]

Really loved this. He has such a great ability to be both funny and introspective

[juhli.livejournal.com]

Bubble Tea all the way! I always go for the classic one :D

[bananaclaw.livejournal.com]

Bubble tea for sure!

When he said that instead of feeling like you owe your parents a debt, that being happy was the best form of thank you...that really hit home ;_;

[rainstormraider.livejournal.com]

I stan the right group.
I’m taking all my Epik High albums and his two books to their concert and hoping I can get them signed. Wish me luck!

[revedesnuages.livejournal.com]

Good luck! I was considering bringing an album, but I've only got general admission tickets so the chances are unlikely. Did you buy tickets for the VIP Meet & Greet?

[rainstormraider.livejournal.com]

Yes!

[soyogi.livejournal.com]

such an enjoyable video! I'm surprised that Tablo is the first celebrity to directly post to SAT - the reception for his post was huge and it'd be an interesting way for As-Am k-idols to connect to fans.

[revedesnuages.livejournal.com]

I think it was, I don't think he's very pretentious about music. He was a mentor for Infinite and used to be pretty supportive of the Wonder Girls[.

[toast-is-burnin.livejournal.com]

I just really am thankful to live in a world where someone like Tablo has the platform that he does. I got into kpop right before he was on SIB and at the time didn't realize how big of a deal it was that they were on that and that is really helped him and his family. I feel like he is one of those people who has seen darkness and can use that to help spread light to those currently in darkness, in what can seem like a minor way, but I don't know because I got into kpop and korean tv when I was in a dark place and I know I spent HOURS laughing at Haru and him together and it truly helped me heal.