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Pink Villa
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Epik High's Tablo reveals shocking incident of being secretly photographed by student at sauna: 'I took off my clothes...'
Warning: This article contains mentions of nudity and involvement of an underage elementary school student. Trauma can leave a lasting imprint, regardless of how big or small an incident may seem. For Epik High's Tablo, one such moment became an emotional burden he carried for years. The artist, known as a member of the iconic Korean hip-hop trio Epik High, recently opened up about this deeply personal experience in a YouTube video titled We Kept This Food Spot a Secret for 10 Years, shared on the group's official channel. While chatting with his bandmates over a meal, Tablo shared a deeply unsettling moment from his past. He recalled visiting a public sauna just before entering the bath area. Tablo's Past Horror at a Sauna He began undressing and suddenly heard the sound of a camera shutter. To his shock, a young individual, who appeared to be a student, had secretly taken a photo of him in that vulnerable moment. In a panic, Tablo said he instinctively tried to chase after the person, despite being completely undressed, but they had already disappeared. The experience shook him to the core. 'It was like my mind went blank,' he shared. Tablo recalled feeling overwhelmed with fear and confusion, especially because he was frequently appearing on television at the time. His public visibility made the situation even more distressing, as he constantly worried that the photo might be shared online. For 6 months, he lived under the weight of that fear. Terrified that the image could surface and further damage his already vulnerable reputation. Tablo also referenced the infamous 'Tajinyo' scandal, in which he was falsely accused of fabricating his academic background. The stress and emotional exhaustion from that ordeal had left him feeling exposed and weary. 'I was terrified that the photo would leak during that time, when I was already on the edge,' he admitted. 'If someone had uploaded it then, thinking I had nothing left to lose…' He continued, 'I don't know if I could have recovered.' Through his candid reflection, Tablo shed light on a quiet but significant pain. It was a burden many never knew he carried. His story served as a powerful reminder that, behind the fame, public figures are still human.
Buzz Feed
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Tablo wants to protect RM, their new song 'Stop the Rain'. Here's how fans are reacting after hearing the song.
The Epik High leader Tablo has gatekept the song for a long time. Stop the Rain is a very emotional song for both artist, highlighting their struggles. But Tablo was most worried about RM from BTS since their huge fanbase. But before releasing the song, Tablo and his teammates interviewed with Tablo and Cardboard RM, where the fans could hear a small snippet of the song. The serious interview was not serious at all, it was pretty chill and happy. Tablo makes the atmosphere pretty relaxing. The connection between Tablo and RM has always been very deep since they have always talked about music all the time. This song is about everything they have gone through with different perspectives on life. Tablo assures the fanbase that there's no need to worry; it shows how strong they are. The song also signifies the detachment of pain. Here's how fans reacted after the release of 'Stop the Rain'
News18
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS Leader RM Becomes First K-Pop Soloist With 30 Billboard Chart Entries
Last Updated: The song debuted at the top of the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales Chart, marking RM's third track to reach the number one position. Even while serving in the military, BTS' leader Kim Namjoon, aka RM, continues to make history. The South Korean rapper and songwriter, currently in the last leg of his mandatory military service, has hit another huge milestone in his career, becoming the first and only Asian and K-pop soloist to land 30 entries in the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart. His latest release, Stop The Rain, a collaboration with Epik High's Tablo, has made a major impact in the music industry ever since its release on May 2 this year. The song debuted at the top position on the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales Chart, marking RM's third track to reach the number one position following his earlier hits Still Life and Neva Play. With this, RM has become the second Korean/ K-pop act to have the number #1 in this chart. If you think that was all, let us tell you that RM's Stop The Rain is also making waves all over the world. The single has managed to reach the number 4 position on the Billboard Digital Sales chart and is currently at 116 on the Billboard Global Excl. chart. US charts. RM and Tablo's collab stands at #178 on Billboard Global 200. RM's fans are elated due to his latest achievement and have flooded social media with best wishes to the artist and praises for his feat. #StopTheRain by @blobyblo x #RM, on Billboard Charts –#1 – Rap Digital Song Sales#4 – Digital Song Sales#116 – Billboard Global Excl US#178 – Billboard Global 200 STOP THE RAIN ON BILLBOARDSTR ON BILLBOARDCONGRATULATIONS RMCONGRATULATIONS TABLO #방탄소년단RM … — RM INDIA OFFICIAL 🐨💙🇮🇳 (@RMIndiaOfficial) May 13, 2025 RM's recent song marked his 30th entry in the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart, making him the only Asian solo act with the most entries on the chart. Overall, he is the second Asian act, just behind his own band BTS, with the most entries on the same chart. And that's not all. Stop The Rain has already been Shazamed over 20,000 times, showing just how many listeners are discovering and loving this powerful track. As for RM and Tablo's latest release, Stop The Rain, the emotional track is a poignant reflection of their personal struggles, inner turmoil and vulnerability. The unique rap styles of both artists, coupled with visuals showcasing a child trying to hide his pain, have received a thumbs-up from the listeners. RM, who began his service as an active duty soldier in December 2023, is scheduled to be discharged from the military in June along with his other bandmates Kim Taehyung, Park Jimin, Jungkook and Min Yoongi. First Published:
India Today
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
BTS leader RM and Tablo's Stop The Rain is a stark, unfiltered look at mental health
Released on May 2, Stop The Rain isn't a traditional collaboration between two of Korean music's most prominent voices. Instead, it's a raw, introspective piece from Epik High's Tablo and BTS's RM — a song that prioritises honesty over polish, and catharsis over just over three minutes, the track opens in a low register and stays there without any dramatic arc. The production is sparse — subdued beats, ambient textures, and enough space for the lyrics to hit without distraction. There are no hooks built for radio. Just atmosphere, weight, and a sense of emotional sets the tone immediately with lines that cut deep: 'I'm all in with a losing hand / Teachers called me rebel / Parents called me lost / Pastors called me devil.' His verse walks through childhood trauma, religious guilt, and the psychological impact of being misunderstood. These aren't abstract musings — they're specific, lived experiences, delivered with clarity and restraint. He questions whether perspective — often seen as a gift — is worth much when you're in constant danger: 'What good's a bird's eye view when you're in a hunter's crossfire?' Then comes RM, shifting the energy without softening or sugarcoating it. His delivery is quieter as he reflects not only on past struggles, but on the present fatigue that comes from carrying them. 'The rain, the rain will fall / And tomorrow may not come,' he says — not as a metaphor, but as a statement of reality. His verse touches on suicidal ideation, burnout, and the pressure of being seen as strong while feeling fragile chorus strips everything down to its emotional core: 'Can't run away from the pain / I feel like I'm goin' insane / Bad thoughts fillin' up my brain / Demons swimmin' inside my veins.' It's a plainspoken account of mental health spirals — and a refusal to tidy them up for the sake of makes Stop The Rain stand out isn't just its lyrical depth — it's the fact that neither artist seems interested in turning their pain into performance. It's mutual documentation of what it feels like to live with internal storms that don't accompanying animated video reinforces the song's tone. Black-and-white visuals show characters submerged in water, caught in endless rain, suspended in a kind of emotional to Tablo, the track was recorded before RM's military enlistment and held for release as a gesture of mutual respect. He's described the song as 'pages from our journals,' and that description holds true. This is not a promotional single. It's a personal a musical landscape which is often shaped by image and performance, Stop The Rain doesn't ask to be liked. It just asks to be heard. And that's what gives it Watch
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
RM's Stop The Rain lyrics hints at a dark past, BTS fans fear he almost joined the 27 club
Alright, ARMY. Grab your tissues and brace yourselves. RM, yes, Kim Namjoon himself just dropped lyrical emotional warfare in the form of his newest collab with Epik High's Tablo titled Stop The Rain, released on May 2. And it is not just a song. It is an emotional gut-punch dressed in haunting melodies, raw raps, and deeply animated storytelling. But while the animation of a child hiding his pain tugged at hearts, it was a single line from RM that took fans straight into a spiral. RM's POV for the song Stop The Rain "When I was a kid, I was convinced that I was destined for the 27 Club. I'm 29 sinkin' in a bathtub." Yes, you read that right. And no, you are not the only one clutching your chest in worry. What does this mean? Why is the 27 Club even a thing? And more importantly, why was Namjoon convinced he was headed there? What is the 27 club? Well, the 27 Club is a cultural phenomenon that morbidly refers to a group of legendary artists and musicians—think Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, and SHINee's Kim Jong-Hyun, who all died at the age of 27 under tragic circumstances. It has haunted the music world for decades. So, when RM references that, fans rightfully lost it. RM laying bare his darkest thoughts In an interview with Rolling Stone, Tablo explained that this lyric was RM laying bare his darkest thoughts, the kind you do not just share casually. He clarified that it touches on the emotional turbulence many young artists face, especially when constantly in the public eye. And then the fandom happened. Social media exploded. One fan tweeted how the lyric wrecked their soul, asking 'Who saves the saviour?' Another commented on how the line hit harder knowing what RM might have endured silently. There was a collective cry: Did we fail him when he was saving us? Where is RM currently? Right now, RM is serving his mandatory military duties and is expected to return in June 2025. But Stop The Rain just reminded everyone that even the strongest idols bleed quietly sometimes. And this time, it is the fans who want to offer him the umbrella.
