Tablo considers ‘K-pop Star 2′ contestant Bang Ye Dam his ‘mini-me’

Epik High‘sTablohad nothing but praise for ‘K-pop Star 2‘ contestantBang Ye Dam.

On March 4th, Tablo retweeted a post that read, “Bang Ye Dam is like a mini-me Tablo who sings well. Ah, [he's] cute. He sings so well. Look at his voice pitch.” He then left a few words of his own, writing, “I didn’t shine like that when I was young,” praising the 12 year-old talent.

Bang Ye Dam advanced into the Top 6 after performing a fun rendition ofStevie Wonder‘s 1977 hit “Sir Duke” on the March 3rd live broadcast ofSBS‘ ‘K-Pop Star 2′. All three judges were once again impressed with Bang Ye Dam’s sense of rhythm, giving him endless praise for his cover.

Check out his performance below! (Begins at around the 6:10 mark.)