Epik High

Epik High promoting "Face ID" (2021)

Epik High (에픽 하이) is a Korean Hip-Hop group. The group is also part of Hip-Hop coalition known as The Movement. They were signed to Woollim Entertainment since 2003 until 2009 when they moved to their own label Map the Soul, Inc.. In 2012, the group made their comeback with the single "Chupda" (ahead of their 7th album released a few days later) under YG Entertainment with a more pop/rock oriented sound.

The group is currently signed to American talent agency WME.

Members

• Tablo (Leader)
• Mithra Jin
• DJ Tukutz

Information

Epik High began as an underground Korean hip-hop group in 2000. Tablo and Mithra Jin met through a mutual friend and found they had similar interests and style of rhyming. Mithra Jin was mostly a poet at the time and part of a disbanded hip-hop group. Tablo was an aspiring hip-hop artist. As a result, they hit it off right away. Together, Mithra Jin and Tablo left for United States. Soon after, DJ Tukutz hooked up with Tablo and joined them.

Their first album, Map of the Human Soul, was produced by a mutual friend and was an underground hit. Unfortunately for Epik High, the producer scammed them and took all the profit. The members of Epik High then had to work various part-time jobs to keep afloat until their next album, High Society. It was met with around the same amount of popularity as Map of the Human Soul. Epik High didn't hit the mainstream K-pop scene until their third album, Swan Songs. Songs such as "Paris" and "Fly" dominated the Korean charts for weeks, which brought them a lot of attention. Prior to their third album, Epik High's sound was extremely experimental, especially for a hip-hop group. Soon after, it was re-packaged and Black Swan Songs was released.

Their fourth album, Remapping the Human Soul, was a huge hit when it was released some time later. Its original release date was in October of 2006, but due to problems, was put off until December. The sound of the songs on the album was different when compared to their last three albums. "Fan" and "Love Love Love" were especially popular. "Flow", which was a collaboration with Hinouchi Emi, brought them a fair degree of success in Japan.

In 2010, Tablo and Mithra Jin released the special album Epilogue while DJ Tukutz was serving his mandatory service. Since August, 2010 to May, 2012 Mithra Jin also enlisted for his mandatory service. In September 2011 Tablo debuted as a solo artist under YG Entertainment, and two years later in October 2012 the whole group also debuted under YG with the digital single "Chupda".

Trivia

• Official Fanclub: High Skool
• Official Color: Black

Korean Discography

Epik High promoting pieces, part one (2008)

Epik High promoting Hon: Map the Soul (2009)

Epik High promoting epilogue (2010)

Epik High promoting 99 (2012)

Albums

• [2003.10.24] Map of the Human Soul
• [2004.07.26] High Society
• [2005.10.24] swan songs
• [2006.02.10] Black Swan Songs (Repackage Album)
• [2007.01.23] Remapping the Human Soul
• [2008.04.17] pieces, part one
• [2008.06.10] Breakdown (Repackage Album)
• [2009.09.16] [e]
• [2012.10.19] 99
• [2014.10.21] Sinbaljang (신발장; Shoebox)
• [2017.10.23] We've Done Something Wonderful
• [2021.01.18] Epik High Is Here (Sang) (上)
• [2022.02.14] Epik High Is Here (Ha) (下)

Mini-Albums

• [2019.03.13] Sleepless in __________

Other Albums

• [2008.09.25] LOVESCREAM (Mini-Album)
• [2009.03.27] Hon: Map the Soul (魂; Soul) (Book-Album)
• [2009.05.06] Lost Map #001 (Joint Mini-Album)
• [2009.07.22] Remixing the Human Soul (Remix Album)
• [2010.03.10] epilogue (Special Album)
• [2018.08.20] Lost Map #002 (Joint Mini-Album)

Digital Singles

• [2006.10.10] Primus Song (프리머스 송)
• [2008.08.06] Olympic Doego Song (올림픽 되고송; Olympic Games Song)
• [2012.10.09] Chupda (feat. Lee Hi) (춥다; It's Cold)
• [2021.10.25] Face ID

Collaborations/Other

• [2004.03.19] Keeproots - Keepin' the Roots (#2 Iboda Deo (feat. Epik High))
• [2004.11.13] New K-Pop Compilation (#10 Biui Rhapsody)
• [2004.12.17] The New Classik... And You Don't Stop (#2 Hip-Hop Gujodae (feat. JP, Joosuc, Lee Joon, Eric, Cho PD, Lee Hyeon Do, Kim Chang Ryul, Vasco), #8 My Life, Naui Sarm)
• [2005.09.23] Nonstop 05 OST (#1 Epik High & Lee Jung - Oh~Party Tonight~!!!, #9 Pyeonghwaui Nal)
• [2005.12.28] Kim Jong Kook - Kim Jong Kook Digital Single (#2 2006 Hoesang (feat. Epik High))
• [2006.03.07] 3 Saram 3 Saek Love Story: Sarangjeulgam Jipbeonhoreul Jundaneun Geoseun (#1 I'm O.K (feat. Lyn))
• [2006.04.10] TBNY - Masquerade (#7 L.I.E (feat. Epik High))
• [2006.12.05] I.F - More than Music (#11 N.I.C.E (Nothing Is Cool Enough) (feat. Epik High))
• [2007.05.07] Music Is My Life Part. 2 (#3 Music (feat. K.Will))
• [2007.07.05] Wanted - 7Dayz & Wanted (#5 Neowa Na (feat. Epik High))
• [2007.10.31] Brown Eyed Soul - The Wind, the Sea, the Rain (#9 Sweet Thing (feat. Dynamic Duo, Epik High))
• [2008.01.15] Mystic Puzzle - Mystic Puzzle Land (#3 A Fairy Tale (feat. Epik High))
• [2009.04.20] Kero One - Early Believers (#2 When the Sunshine Comes (feat. Epik High))
• [2009.06.18] Smokie J - Smokie J Present the Konextion2 (#11 TBNY, Drunken Tiger, Epik High- Mihaeng)

Japanese Discography

Albums

• [2014.12.24] SHOEBOX-Japan Edition-

Best Albums

• [2015.04.29] THE BEST OF EPIK HIGH ~SHOW MUST GO ON~

Digital Singles

• [2016.04.27] DON'T HATE ME -Japanese Version-

Awards

• [2005] Golden Disk Awards: Best Hip-Hop Artist
• [2005] M.net KM Music Festival: Best Hip-Hop Artist
• [2005] KBS Music Awards: Best Hip Hop Artist
• [2006] SBS Music Awards: Best Hip Hop Artist
• [2007] Golden Disk Awards: Bonsang
• [2007] M.net KM Music Festival: Bonsang
• [2007] M.net KM Music Festival: Album of the Year - Remapping the Human Soul
• [2008] M.net KM Music Festival: Best Hip-Hop Artist
• [2008] Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang
• [2009] Golden Disk Awards: Best Hip-Hop Artist
• [2012] M.net KM Music Festival: Best Hip-Hop Group
• [2013] Golden Disk Awards: Best Hip-Hop Artist
• [2019.11.30] 2019 MelOn Music Awards: Best Rap/Hip-Hop - "Suri Dalda (Lovedrunk)"

External Links

• Official YouTube Channel
• Official Facebook