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Tablo of the group Epik High revealed that his daughter Lee Haru participated in writing the lyrics for boy group RIIZE’s new song, and a variety of reactions have followed online.

On the 8th, through Epik High’s fan communication platform, Tablo said that Lee Haru wrote the lyrics on her own for the title track “Do Your Dance” from RIIZE’s second mini-album “II”.

When a fan asked, “I heard SM uses blind screening,” Tablo replied, “Yes, that’s how it was selected.” He explained that the evaluation proceeded without the lyricist’s information being disclosed, and the song was chosen.

However, once this became known, opinions online were divided.

Some commenters said, “We’re not denying her talent, but simply getting the chance to receive a demo and take part in lyric-writing itself comes from an environment different from ordinary people,” adding, “Passing a blind screening shows ability, but the background that enabled access to that process also cannot be ignored.”

Others reacted, “It isn’t common for a minor to be connected with industry insiders and gain a lyric-writing opportunity,” and, “It’s hard to say Tablo’s influence played no role at all.”

On the other hand, there were also many voices of support. Some fans said, “Gaining an opportunity and actually being selected are different matters,” “What matters is that she ultimately passed a blind screening,” and, “Didn’t she prove it with her skill?” highly praising Lee Haru’s talent.

Meanwhile, last year Lee Haru participated as a co-lyricist with Tablo on girl group Kiki’s song “To Me From Me,” and she has been steadily expanding her activities in language and music, including taking on the Korean subtitle translation for the film “Nirvana the Band the.”