Authentic: The Story Of Tablo
Authentic: The Story Of Tablo
Korean hip hop star Tablo was at the height of his career when a rumor started spreading on the internet that he was a liar. As a trivial accusation explodes into an international obsession, host Dexter Thomas Jr follows a bizarre conspiracy that asks one fundamental question: are we who we say we are? From VICE and iHeart Podcast Network.Social links:
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Introducing: Party Crews: The Untold Story
For many Latinx kids in the ‘00s, the party crew scene was a safe space to express themselves as they came of age in the grit and glitter of Los Angeles. A space to make friends, forget about your problems and dance the night away.But the scene wasn’t always physically safe. There were shootings an…
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BONUS: Acquaintances vs Friends
There’s even more! We go deeper on K- pop, fandom and conspiracy. You heard a lot from Professor Hye Jin Lee of USC in the series but she has a lot more to say. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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BONUS: The Music
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The Fever and the Flowers
Still, today, more than a decade later the effects on the online campaign have real world consequences. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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Family
After the scandal, everyone thought Tablo had won. But by then it was too late. The conspiracy would change his family forever. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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Jeong-ui (Justice)
To get closer to why this all happened, we go on a journey to find a Tajinyo leader. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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Consequences
An international hunt leads to a national police investigation. As the truth is finally revealed, the investigation takes an unexpected turn. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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Hell Korea
Why would hundreds of thousands of people join a forum dedicated to finding out if someone lied about their Stanford diploma? There’s history here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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The Sellout
Underground Korean hip-hop heads accused Tablo of appealing to the K-pop mainstream. Tablo’s success was a double edged sword that Tajinyo would use against him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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Tajinyo
Parents loved Tablo for his Stanford pedigree and teens for his rebellious attitude. But this dichotomy that made for great TV, would also draw in a new set of haters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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