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Shinsadong Tiger

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

Lee Ho-yang (June 3, 1983 – February 23, 2024), known professionally as Shinsadong Tiger, was a South Korean music producer and songwriter. After debuting in 2001 at the age of 18, he still worked several odd jobs to fund his music career.[2] He was a known figure in the Korean pop music industry and is responsible for a number of popular songs.[3] In 2010, he was named the "New Generation Producer" at the 18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards,[4] and in 2011, he was named one of the most influential figures in the South Korean music industry by OSEN.[5] Lee also started his own label, AB Entertainment, in which he debuted his own girl group, EXID.[6]

Shinsadong Tiger
Lee in 2013
Lee in 2013
Background information
Birth nameLee Ho-yang
Also known asShinsadong Horaengi[1]
S. Tiger
Born(1983-06-03)June 3, 1983
Pohang, South Korea
DiedFebruary 23, 2024(2024-02-23) (aged 40)
Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2001–2024
Labels
Own label
  • TR Entertainment
Partnership label
Korean name
Hangul
이호양
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Hoyang
McCune–ReischauerI Hoyang
Stage name
Hangul
신사동호랭이
Hanja
新沙洞호랭이
Revised RomanizationSinsadong Horaengi
McCune–ReischauerSinsadong Horaengi

Early life

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Lee Ho-yang was born on June 3, 1983, in Pohang, South Korea,[7] where he attended elementary school. He began his fascination with music during junior high.[8] He auditioned for JYP Entertainment but was rejected.[9]

Career

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After debuting at the age of 19, Lee began to rise to prominence for his work with K-Pop artists. Apart from composing for various artists, he was also noted for his role in managing the girl group EXID as well as the opening of the Modern K Music Academy.[10] He was criticized for his emphasis on following trends in popular music and producing commercial music for "idols".[3][11] Lee started to use arbitrary inspiration for his composition style, including toilet rolls as his inspiration for the hook-heavy "Bo Peep Bo Peep".[12]

In 2011, he released his own self-produced single, "Supermarket – The Half", in which Yoon Doo-joon, Yong Jun-hyung and Lee Gi-kwang of BEAST are featured on the track "Should I Hug Or Not?" (Korean: 안을까 말까). In 2012, he released his new album, "Supermarket – Another Half", included tracks "Over and Over" by 4minute,[13] "Stop Doing That" by G.NA, and "In the Cloud", a solo track by B2ST member Son Dong-woon. "In The Cloud" released at April 24, 00:00 KST.[14]

In May 2014, Wellmade Yedang became the largest shareholder in Shinsadong Tiger's entertainment agency, Cashmere Records.[15]

In 2018, he worked on the music production of Idol Producer.[16] He composed and arranged Momoland's hit song "Bboom Bboom" (뿜뿜).[17]

In 2021, Lee teamed up with frequent collaborator Elly to form and debut the group Tri.be.[18]

Death

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Lee was found dead in his recording studio on February 23, 2024. He was 40.[19][20][21]

Discography

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Digital singles

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Production discography

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Main article: Shinsadong Tiger production discography

Awards

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Awards received by Shinsadong Tiger
Year Nominated work Event Award Result
2013 "U&I" (Ailee)
"NoNoNo" (A Pink)
"Now" (Trouble Maker) 		Melon Music Awards Song Writer Award[24] Won

References

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  1. ^ eternalc2h (January 23, 2012). "Shinsadong Horaengi's new girl group EXID postpone their debut to February, Why?". Korea.com. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ (in Korean) 용감한 형제 "17살 때 소년원行.." 충격 과거 고백 Archived October 18, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Osen. October 25, 2011.
  3. ^ a b 신사동호랭이 "여자 '용준형' 키우고 있어요"(인터뷰) Archived September 21, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. (in Korean) Star News. December 1, 2011.
  4. ^ Winners at the 18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards Archived December 18, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. allkpop. December 15, 2010.
  5. ^ Who really moves the music industry? Meet the movers & shakers of K-pop Archived January 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine allkpop. August 25, 2011.]
  6. ^ (in Korean) 신사동 호랭이, '텐텐클럽'서 제작 걸그룹 팀명 'EXID' 깜짝 공개 Archived July 10, 2012, at archive.today. Yahoo! Korea. December 3, 2011.
  7. ^ Yoon, John (February 26, 2024). "Lee Hoyang, Prolific K-Pop Producer and Songwriter, Dies at 40". The New York Times. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  8. ^ (in Korean) 신사동호랭이 "음반제작 꿈, 또 넘어서야죠" – 1등 인터넷뉴스 조선닷컴 Archived April 4, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Chosun. December 22, 2011.
  9. ^ "Exploring Freelance Hit-Makers: Shinsadong Tiger". Seoulbeats. October 19, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  10. ^ (in Korean) 홍승성·김도훈 등 각계 최고 모여 뮤직아카데미 설립 Archived May 20, 2021, at the Wayback Machine. mydaily. September 3, 2011.
  11. ^ (in Korean) '아이돌 작곡가' 신사동호랭이, 트렌드를 버렸다?(인터뷰①) Archived May 20, 2021, at the Wayback Machine. Joy News 24. May 6, 2011.
  12. ^ (in Korean) 신사동 호랭이, 티아라 '보핍보핍' "사실은 좀 창피했다" Archived May 20, 2021, at the Wayback Machine. TV Daily. October 26, 2011.
  13. ^ "4minute releases "Over and Over" for Shinsadong Tiger's project album 'Supermarket'". Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  14. ^ "[CELEB] Son Dong-woon 'Highlight's himself in latest solo EP 'Happy Birthday'". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. June 8, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  15. ^ "Duble Sidekick and Shinsadong Tiger Join Forces under Wellmade Yedang". Soompi. May 26, 2014. Archived from the original on March 15, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  16. ^ "- YouTube". Archived from the original on February 18, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2018 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ "MOMOLAND – BBoom BBoom (뿜뿜) Lyrics » Color Coded Lyrics | Lyrics at CCL". January 3, 2018. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  18. ^ "Ciipher, Purple Kiss, Tri.be, Mirae: Four new K-pop acts in 2021 to look out for as they make their debuts – will we be seeing the next BTS or Blackpink?". MSN.
  19. ^ Jang, Jin-ri (February 23, 2024). [단독]유명 프로듀서 신사동호랭이, 숨진 채 발견 [[Exclusive] Famous producer Shinsadong Tiger found dead]. Spotvnews (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  20. ^ Frater, Patrick (February 23, 2024). "Shinsadong Tiger, Prominent K-Pop Songwriter, Found Dead at 40". variety.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  21. ^ Song, Jiwon (February 23, 2024). "Prominent K-pop composer, known as 'Shinsadong Tiger,' found dead, South Korean police say". AP News. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  22. ^ Mathelene (February 23, 2024). "South Korean Producer Shinsadong Tiger Cause of Death and Obituary, What Happened to Shinsadong Tiger? How Did Shinsadong Tiger Die? Who was Shinsadong Tiger? – News". Fresherslive. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  23. ^ "Super Hero – Mighty Mouth". Eruce. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  24. ^ "Congratulations to Shinsadong Tiger!". LOEN Entertainment Official Twitter. Twitter. Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
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