Epik High facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Epik High
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Epik High at an autograph event in Seoul, March 2019
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| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop, hip hop, rap, pop rap |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Labels | Woolim Entertainment (2003-2008) Map the Soul, Inc. (2009-2011) YG Entertainment (2012-present) |
| Associated acts | Pe2ny, TBNY, J-Win, Clazziquai, Dynamic Duo, Jisun, Jinbo, DJ Friz, Kebee, Nell, Myk, UnknownDJs |
| Members | Tablo Mithra Jin DJ Tukutz |
Epik High is a popular South Korean hip hop music group. They are known for mixing different kinds of hip-hop music and for writing great songs with meaningful words. The group has three members: Tablo, DJ Tukutz, and Mithra Jin.
Epik High started making music in 2003. In 2009, they even started their own music company called Map the Soul. They went on a World Tour in 2009, visiting Japan, Korea, and the U.S.A.. Later, their old company, Woolim Entertainment, took over Map the Soul. After a while, Epik High joined a new big music company called YG Entertainment.
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Meet the Members
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- Tablo (Lee Seon-woong 이선웅)
- DJ Tukutz (Kim Jeong-sik 김정식)
- Mithra Jin (Choi Jin 최진)
Their Music Albums
Epik High has released many albums since they started. Here are some of their main recordings:
- 2003 Map of the Human Soul
- 2004 High Society
- 2005 Swan Songs
- 2006 Black Swan Songs
- 2007 Remapping the Human Soul
- 2008 Pieces, Part One
- 2008 Lovescream
- 2009 魂: Map the Soul
- 2009 Remixing The Human Soul
- 2009 [e]
- 2010 epilogue
- 2012 "99"
- They also made music for the Rideback ライドバック Soundtrack (a Japanese anime show).
Awards and Achievements
Epik High has won many awards for their music over the years. These awards show how much their music is loved and respected.
Awards in 2005
- Mnet KM Music Festival Best Hip Hop Award
- Golden Disk Awards Best Hip Hop Award
- KBS Artist of the Year
- SBS Best Hip Hop Award
Awards in 2007
- Mnet KM Music Festival Album of the Year, Best Hip Hop Award
- Golden Disk Awards Artist of the Year
- KBS Artist of the Year
Awards in 2008
- Mnet KM Music Festival Best Hip Hop Award, Best Lyricist Award
- Seoul Music Awards Album of the Year, Artist of the Year
- Korea Music Awards Hip Hop Album of the Year, Viewer's Choice Award
Images for kids
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Epik High performing at Everland in 2007
See also
In Spanish: Epik High para niños
