Best New Talkshow?

The filming of the first episode of SBS new talk show ‘Strong Heart’, led by Kang Ho Dong and Lee Seung Gi as MCs, took place on 24th September.

The program “Strong Heart” will be a one-on-one battle talk show where 24 guests come in and talk about their hard experiences in their social life.

The stars who participated in the filming of the 1st episode: GDragon, SeungRi, Epik High, Baek Ji Young, Jang YoonJeong, HyunYeong, Solbi etc.

The producer to the show added “I double casted Kang HoDong and Lee SeungGi for a new and fresh experience. Anticipate their perfect match they will be displaying.”

source: kbites

 

[e] Reaches Top 100 on iTunes!

Korean hip-hop group Epik High has entered the iTunes Top 100 chart with their sixth album, according to a press release.

The three-member band’s latest album “[e]” placed in the Top 100 of Hip-Hop/Rap chart on iTunes, ahead of American hip-hop artists like Nas and Timbaland, on Wednesday.

Epik High, composed of Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz, debuted in 2003 with the album “Map of the Human Soul” and gained popularity with the success of their consequent albums “High Society” and “Swan Songs”.

The group released their sixth album “[e]” on September 16.

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Baby’s Name is a Secret!

Soon-to-be parents, Epik High member Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung, say their baby’s name is a secret between only the two of them, and that no one else knows it.

Tablo made an ambitious appearance for his fiancee on the challenging quiz program “1 to 100″ on KBS2.

When asked about their baby’s name on the show, he said, “It’s a secret between the two of us which none of my band or family members know about.”

On Sep. 5, the couple announced news of Kang’s pregnancy and wedding plans. The actress is six weeks pregnant.

On the show, Tablo said, “When I saw her for the first time, I knew that I’d be with her all my life. It wasn’t only me. My band members and she also felt that fateful connection,” stressing they were a perfect match.

Asked about how he proposed, he said, “I wrote a song, a one and only song for her alone.”

A graduate of Stanford University, Tablo is known for his intelligence with an IQ of 180. On “1 to 100,” he made it all the way through level 9 but failed at level 10.

Writer: TV Report
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Epik High- [e] (Album)

[e] Album

CD 1

Track List:

01. Oceans. Sand. Trees.

02. Slow Motion

03. 선물 (Gift) [Feat. 박지윤]

04. No More Christmas

05. Maze (Feat. Dumbfoundead & MYK)

06. 통기타 (Guitar Skit)

07. 트로트 (Trot)

08. Emologue

09. Excuses (Feat. MYK)

10. Moonwalker

11. Breathe (Mithra’s Word) [Feat. 한희정]

12. Happy Birthday To Me (Feat. 하동균)

13. Heaven (Feat. MYK)

14. Owls. Shadows. Tears.

15. Slow [e] Motion (Bonus Track)

CD2

Track List:

01. Orchestras. Spotlights. Turnta.

02. Still Here (Feat. Dok2)

03. Sensitive Thug (Skit)

04. 따라해 (Wannabe) (Feat. Mellow) *

05. Rocksteady (Feat. Kero One, Dumbfoundead, MYK, & Rakka)

06. Madonna (Feat. Mellow)

07.말로맨 (Very Last Days)

08. Shopaholic

09. Supreme 100

10. High Technology

11. Rocksteady (Korean Version) [Feat. Paloalto, Dok2, Beatbox DG, & Beenzino]

12. High Skool Dropout (반항하지 마)

13. 흉 (Scar) [Feat. MYK, YDG, & Dok2]

14. Lesson 4 (Tablo’s Word)

15. Organs. Screams. Televisions.

 

Make Your Calendars For Strong Heart!

New Epic Variety Talk Show “Strong Heart”

Mark your calenders people! New talk show is coming with MC Kang HoDong and Lee SeungKi (1 Night 2 Day Couple) and the first episode features epic guests you will be screaming about! (Get ready to scream VIPs because you are in for a double luck this time!)

SBS is launching a new variety show called “Strong Heart.” The main MC role had been given to Kang HoDong and his partner for success is Lee Seung Ki. The producers had declared that Kang HoDong will be in charge of pushing forth the power while Lee SeungKi will be representing the smooth image to the viewers.

The program “Strong Heart” will be a battle talk show where 24 guests come in and talk about their hard experiences in their social life. The producer also added “I double casted Kang HoDong and Lee SeungKi for a new and fresh experience. Anticipate their perfect match they will be displaying.”

“Strong Heart” will be going into first recording on the coming 24th. They are planning on setting up a red carpet event in front of SBS building at 9PM. The first episode guests to the show include (hold on to your breath) : GDragon, SeungRi, Yoona, Tablo, Baek JiYoung, Kim TaeWoo, Jang YoonJeong, Yoon SaeYoon, SolBi, and much more. The first airing of this episode will be on October 6th.

Credits : kbites

 

Lee Seung Ki Gets an MC Gig

Singer Lee Seung Gi will be an MC on SBS’s new entertainment program Kang Shim Jang (Strong Heart).

Lee Seung Gi, who was a regular on KBS 2 TV’s “One Night, Two Days”, will solidify his presence in the entertainment world by being a MC on “Kang Shim Jang”. Popular as “Easily confused Seung Gi” on “One Night, Two Days”, expectations are high as to what he will contribute to “Kang Shim Jang.”

Lee Seung Gi will be the main MC along with Kang Ho Dong. This is his first MC debut, and Lee Seung Gi will bring even more anticipation for “Kang Shim Jang” and show new talent.

Lee Seung Gi is preparing for his debut as a MC. His synergy with Kang Ho Dong, who also was a regular on “One Night, Two Days”, will be a huge source of anticipation.

SBS’s “Kang Shim Jang” will have 25 people representing Korea or Korean celebrities. They will share revealing stories and the one who lasts until the end will be the ultimate “Strong Heart.”

Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Seungri, Epik High, Jang Yoon Jung, MC Mong, Yoo Sae Youn and more will all be guests on the first episode.

source: newsen
translations: filmsession @ omona_prection

 

Did Epik High Taunt G-Dragon?

Of course, it’s not intentional… or is it?

Netizens have been cooking up some more beef for people to gossip about.

Epik High’s track “Wannabe” off of their new album, [e] when juxtaposed against G-Dragon’s “Breathe” shows some striking similarities.

The lyrics to “Wannabe” show obviously that Epik High is against plagiarism.

The translated lyrics go something like:
“It looks fresh, but it feels like it’s been done before. Singing the same song, lips to nose. When choosing clothes, add some touch to the style. You think you got swag? Just imitate-imitate, everyone imitates.”

“Breathe” is one of the few tracks on G-dragon’s new album that hasn’t been accused of plagiarism. But “Breathe” is considered to be one of the original tracks that the Big Bang leader has put out.

Netizens pointed out that Epik High is obviously trying to send a message here by plagiarizing” the “un-plagiarized” song from GD’s album.

It’s also been pointed out that the lyrics of “Wannabe” make a quip about G-Dragon’s “fashionista” status by saying “When choosing clothes, add some touch to the style.”

credits: allkpop

 

Kang Hye Jeong Speaks About Her Upcoming Marriage

The actress Kang Hye-jeong has for the first time spoken about her impending marriage to Tablo, the leader of Korean hip hop group Epik High. During the shoot for her film “Girl Friends” in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, on Thursday afternoon, Kang said, “After news of my pregnancy and wedding was reported, I could have been exposed to criticism from the public, but fortunately I received a lot of congratulations and encouragement. I am grateful”.

Early this month, Kang confessed that she was five week’s pregnant and said she and Tablo will get married in October. Their romantic relationship became public in February.

“Because Tablo is busy with his new album and I’m also busy with the shooting of the film, we don’t even have time to talk about our future”, Kang said, “We are young, and we are unprepared in many ways. But Tablo is being considerate and that makes me feel comfortable”.

“Girl Friends” is a romantic comedy about three women who love the same man and end up becoming best friends. Shooting began in August, and the film is released in December.

Chosun via HanCinema

 

Epik High’s AWESOME Teaser!

A MV teaser to Epik High’s comeback title song ‘Wannabe’ has been revealed on 16th September, same day as the release of the group’s comeback 6th album [e].

And the group has successfully incorporated the parody to Sookyeong’s all time favourite movie ‘Host’.

Singer : Epik High
Album : Vol.6 – [e] Everyone, Everything, Everywhere
Date : 16 September 2009

Tracklist :
CD 1: [e]motion

01. Oceans. Sand. Trees.
02. Slow Motion
03. Seonmul ft. Park Ji Yun
04. No More Christmas
05. Maze ft. Dumbfoundead, MYK
06. Tonggita (Skit)
07. Teuroteu
08. Emologue
09. Excuses ft. MYK
10. Moonwalker
11. Breathe (Mithra’s Word) ft. Han Hee Jung
12. Happy Birthday to Me ft. Hi Dong Kyun
13. Heaven ft. MYK
14. Owls. Shadows. Tears.
15. Slow [e]motion (bonus)

CD 2: [e]nergy

01. Orchestras. Spotlights. Turntables. ft. MYK
02. Still Here ft. Dok2
03. Sensitive Thug (Skit)
04. Ttarahae (Wannabe) ft. Mellow
05. Rocksteady ft. Kero One, Dumbfoundead, MYK, Rakaa (Dilated People)
06. Madonna ft. Mellow
07. Malrumaen
08. Shopaholic
09. Supreme 100
10. High Tecnology
11. Rocksteady (Korean Version) ft. Paloalto, Dok2, Beatbox DG, Beenzino
12. High School Dropout (Banhanghaji Ma)
13. Hyung ft. MYK, YDG, Dok2
14. Lesson 4 (Tablo’s Word)
15. Organs. Screams. Televisions

C: urasiansourceKpop

 

Epik High- Remixing The Human Soul (Album)

Remixing The Human Soul Album

Track List:

01 Fly Higher (Feat. DH-Style)

02 Love Love Loveless (Feat. 융진 of 캐스커)

03 Breakdown The Wall

04 버려진 우산 (Open Umbrella) [Feat. 리사]

05 1분 1초, A Little Memory (Feat. 타루)

06 Fanatic

07 Back To The Future (Feat. Yankie)

08 You are The One (Feat. 호란 of 클래지콰이)

09 High Skool Dropout

10 Remap The Soul (Feat. MYK)