Epik High’s DJ Tukutz Declares BTS’s V His Rival — Here’s What Went Down
You know what they say: work until your idols become your rivals!
Hip-hop pioneers Epik High helped establish Korea’s alternative hip-hop scene. Since their debut in 2001, members Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz have been blending genres and pushing boundaries, inspiring a new generation of musicians, including BTS.
BTS has cited Epik High as an inspiration, having admired Epik High’s work since their pre-debut days. Over the years, BTS and Epik High each made their mark on music and collaborated along the way.
So, why is DJ Tukutz suddenly calling BTS’s V his rival? Today, DJ Tukutz retweeted V’s “V-cut” photos from the Louis Vuitton fashion show. “My rival since yesterday,” he wrote.
My rival since yesterday. #rival #tukutz #V https://t.co/plscHi0cRu
— 에픽하이 투컷 | Tukutz of Epik High (@Tukutz81) September 16, 2021
Shots fired? In the comments, Tablo weighed in by simply writing, “dude……”
dude…..
— 에픽하이 타블로 | Tablo of Epik High (@blobyblo) September 16, 2021
On September 13, DJ Tukutz guested on the talk show Radio Star, where he was asked about his “rivalry” with BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon. Apparently, G-Dragon is out and V is in!
When it comes to BTS, naming names can land somebody in hot water — and the news. The other guests playfully warned DJ Tukutz about taking that risk, but he boldly named V anyway.
Why? By namedropping V, DJ Tukutz becomes a hot topic too! (Any press is good press…right?)
Ahn Young Mi: This kind of stuff is what ends up in news articles.
DJ Tukutz: Let’s pick V!
— Ahn Young Mi and DJ Tukutz
Later, on Twitter, Tablo posted a photo of Epik High’s DJ and his rival.
— 에픽하이 타블로 | Tablo of Epik High (@blobyblo) September 16, 2021
In the comments, Tablo wrote, jokingly, “He’s finally gone crazy,” referring to his bandmate.
드디어 미쳤구나
— 에픽하이 타블로 | Tablo of Epik High (@blobyblo) September 15, 2021
Now, we just need V to get involved! Until then, you can watch the moment that started it all here:
Video of @Tukutz81 mentioning @BTS_twt V on Radio Star
YSY:Per the reports of the Epik High members, Tukutz, surprisingly, considers GD as his rival.
Tukutz: Really, [they’re saying] nonsense. It doesn’t make sense.
KKJ: Then lets ask, who does Tukutz consider his rival to be? pic.twitter.com/LgfBu0jgWV— lyssy⁷ (@btsbaragi_jk) September 15, 2021
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