Teaser for EPIK HIGH featuring BTS's RM and SUGA raises excitement. Their chemistry hints at entertaining interactions in the full episode.
March/24/2026 12:50
A teaser video of EPIK HIGH meeting BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) RM and SUGA has been released, raising expectations for the main episode. EPIK HIGH released the teaser through their official YouTube channel 'EPIK HIGH' yesterday (23rd), ahead of the main episode to be released on the 26th. This episode is anticipated to feature BTS's RM and SUGA, and it has garnered high interest as it is SUGA's only YouTube appearance for this activity. The released teaser starts with MITHRA saying, 'Since the younger brothers are going on an overseas trip, the older brothers have to make sure they eat well,' and shows him cooking. RM and SUGA then appear, greeting EPIK HIGH with high energy and showing the delightful energy typical of senior-junior relationships. MITHRA playfully asks RM and SUGA, 'Is it okay to ask for signatures and photos when you leave?' while RM comments, 'I don't know how much of 'EPIKASE' will be cut in editing,' to which TABLO responds, 'I think it will be hard to edit you today. You were amazing today,' raising the tension. Following this, EPIK HIGH jokingly teases RM with 'RM, you were scared!' and RM replies, 'Ah, that's annoying,' hinting at unpredictable conversations in the teaser alone. RM expresses admiration, saying, 'Seniors, have you adapted so well to the YouTube era? Cool,' showing respect for EPIK HIGH's content sense. Despite the short video, the seamless exchanges and natural back-and-forth between the seniors and juniors enhance expectations for the full episode's discussions. This appearance commemorates BTS's long-awaited full group comeback, and interest is high for the collaboration between EPIK HIGH and RM, SUGA, who are known to have a close friendship. EPIK HIGH's 'EPIKASE' is popular as a talk content that crosses music, daily life, and human relationships, and the full episode featuring BTS's RM and SUGA will be released on the 26th at 7:30 PM.
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