Epik High recently revealed a surprising and funny story about an unusual experience in their early career.

On November 25, the YouTube channel Donghaemul and Baekdu Eunhyuk uploaded a video titled A Crazy Variety Show with Bombshell Hip-Hop Confessions and Rebellion. The episode featured Epik High as special guests.

The group reminisced about their early days while sitting in a studio made to look like a waiting room. When the production team introduced it as “Epik High’s waiting room,” DJ Tukutz jokingly mimicked smoking. The staff pointed out a sign that said "No Smoking" and asked them to read it aloud.

Tablo shared, “Back in the day, about 20 senior artists would just gather in our waiting room to smoke. It wasn’t only seniors—reporters, junior artists, managers, and even agency CEOs came in to smoke.”

DJ Tukutz explained, “It was during a time when indoor smoking was still allowed,” but Tablo couldn’t help venting his frustration, saying, “Why did they have to do it in our waiting room?”

Tukutz teased, “Because they thought it was fine,” and Tablo added with a laugh, “Maybe because we were hip-hop? They probably thought we wouldn’t complain.” Tukutz jokingly acted out the scene, saying, “They’d come in, ask ‘Everything okay?’ and just start smoking.”

When asked if the members smoked back then, Tablo and Tukutz playfully dodged the question. “Smoking? We smoked life,” they joked, leaving everyone in laughter.

This lighthearted memory gave fans a glimpse into the challenges—and humor—of Epik High’s journey as artists.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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