Epik High, formed in 2001, opened a new chapter of hip-hop in Korea. The group is composed of well-known singer-songwriters--who compose both lyrics and music covering a wide range of genres. With each successive album, Epik High has taken a step towards the global music market by displaying a unique approach to music and original, literary lyrics. Having proven their artistic skills in music, Epik High has been recognized by many other musicians and has a diverse following worldwide.

Not only has Epik High won numerous domestic music awards since debut, they have been ranked No.1 on the iTunes Hip Hop chart in US. In 2009, they successfully embarked on their first “Map the Soul” world tour, with concerts in Seoul, Tokyo, Kobe, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and San Francisco. In an interview Tablo had with CNN, Epik High was credited as being one of the groups that helped popularize hip-hop music in Korea. Beyond CNN, he was also featured in an interview with BBC worldwide news. Recently, Epik High has made a comeback with their 8th album "Shoebox", and have seen success across the board taking No.1 on iTunes music charts throughout Asia and topping Korean charts. They won the Mnet Asia Music Award 2014 for best rap performance and the album has been widely recognized as a masterpiece. Thanks to the album’s success, they are on an Asia tour “Parade 2014” which consists of 15 concerts in 9 cities. 11 years since debut, Epik High continues to shine as the iconic hip-hop group of Korea.