Tablo of the group Epik High brought laughter to fans with his bittersweet yet honest reaction to rumors that NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang gave a "shoutout" to Epik High.
On his podcast released on June 23, Tablo mentioned the recent viral news about Jensen Huang before introducing Epik High's top 10 songs and the stories behind them.
Previously, on June 5, Jensen Huang had dinner at a barbecue restaurant near Hongdae in Mapo-gu, Seoul, with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, and Naver founder Lee Hae-jin. He left a commemorative signature on the table where he sat. The signature included the English phrases "JENSEN WAS HERE" and "LOVE LOVE LOVE."
Following this, some domestic media outlets speculated whether the message was a shoutout to Epik High.
In response, Tablo reacted with an awkward smile, saying, "I saw the Korean articles asking if Jensen Huang had shouted out Epik High. To be honest, it's highly likely that he didn't. He might have just written 'Love' three times."
However, he added with a laugh, "But 'Love Love Love' is actually the title of an Epik High song. I also heard that when Jensen Huang visited a tech company in Korea, Epik High's 'High Technology' was playing. If that's the case, I feel like it might not be a complete coincidence. Personally, I want to believe he was referring to our song, but realistically, it's probably not the case."
Previously, Jensen Huang garnered attention by expressing his deep interest in K-pop. During the recording of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block', he publicly revealed that he regularly listens to K-pop and is a fan of Hwa Sa from the group MAMAMOO. At the time, he showed his fandom by praising Hwa Sa, calling her "a great singer and an outstanding dancer."
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)