TABLO (EPIK HIGH) X RM (BTS) - Stop The Rain

TABLO (EPIK HIGH) X RM (BTS) – Stop The Rain

A deeply emotional collaborative single between Epik High’s Tablo and BTS leader RM, delivered as a physical CD package:

📀 Inside the release:

• 1 CD featuring "Stop The Rain" and its instrumental version

• 1 of 2 randomly inserted photocard

• An 8‑page fold-out lyric poster

• A set of 2 stickers

🎶 About the track:

• Officially released May 2, 2025

• A haunting lo‑fi hip-hop piece with sparse drums, atmospheric textures, and raw emotional depth

• Lyrically, it explores childhood trauma, religious guilt, mental health struggles, burnout, and suicidal ideation—delivered through honest, diary‑style confessions 

🎥 Visuals & Production:

• Accompanied by a black‑and‑white animated music video featuring symbolic imagery (a child, falling, Icarus references, faceless waterscapes), reinforcing the track’s emotive journey

📈 Reception & Impact:

• Debuted strongly, ranking high on iTunes and hitting #1 on the Genius Hot 100 chart

• Critics praised the mature, heartfelt collaboration—seeing it as a bold deviation from mainstream K‑pop formula

• Fans note lyrical callbacks to RM’s earlier solo work (Forever Rain, Blood Sweat & Tears, Out of Love), identifying layered meanings that heighten emotional resonance

Why this release matters:
This isn't a flashy pop single—it's an intimate confession, a stark portrayal of personal storms. It stands out not only for the synergy of two respected hip-hop figures from different generations, but also for its raw depiction of mental health struggles—radical in its openness and vulnerability.

Perfect for fans of Epik High, BTS, or anyone moved by music that speaks unfiltered truth.