Epik High's Tablo expressed his frustration, saying, "Do I have to prove it again?" when faced with suspicions about being 'from Canada.'
On the 11th, a video titled "1st Ayukdae (Uncle Training Competition) ft. Zerobaseone" was released on the official Epik High YouTube channel.
On this day, Epik High announced the hosting of the '1st Epik High Ayukdae (Uncle Training Competition).' They showcased unique basketball dribbling and breakdancing, while Zerobaseone members Jang Hao, Park Geon-wook, and Seok Matthew countered with their energy and physical comedy, displaying their exceptional variety show charm.
Tablo attempted to connect with the Zerobaseone members over Canada, violins, and mint chocolate, but instead faced skepticism about being from Canada, leading him to humorously lament, "Do I have to prove it again?"
Epik High claimed to have spent the most on production costs for guest appearances to ensure high quality for the 'Ayukdae.' The games prepared for the day included trash basketball, slipper archery, removing sticky notes from faces, stacking water bottles, finding people in textbooks, and a bath chair relay, which were quite different from the promised high quality, but both teams ignited their competitive spirits with a pledge of good-natured rivalry.
In the first game, 'Trash Basketball,' after an overtime, Tukut scored a golden goal, bringing in points. Riding the momentum, Epik High celebrated their victory, saying, "We beat someone younger than our sons," and in the second game, 'Slipper Archery,' Tukut secured another win, leading 2:0 against the awakened Zerobaseone, who were promoting their album.
Epik High struggled in the third game, 'Removing Sticky Notes from Faces,' giving away points, but in the fourth game, 'Stacking Water Bottles,' Tukut's performance helped widen the score gap again. In the subsequent game, 'Finding People in Textbooks,' Epik High showcased their exceptional instincts and won. Notably, Tablo summoned his daughter Haru, expressing, "I was worried that I would look old if I took a picture with Zerobaseone, but I did it," which drew laughter.
However, the final victory went to Zerobaseone. They not only won the last game, 'Bath Chair Relay,' but also scored points with various personal skills. With a final score of 7:5, Zerobaseone emerged victorious, while Epik High remarked, "This is a gateway to success and a mixed blessing," successfully concluding the 1st 'Ayukdae.'
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
