Renowned South Korean music producer Shinsadong Tiger has passed away at the age of 41. The producer was famous for his contribution to K-pop music and worked with several famous groups like EXID and Apink. The news of his passing was confirmed by TR Entertainment in a brief statement. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed yet.
According to various South Korean media outlets such as TenAsia and Star News, an acquaintance discovered Shinsadong Tiger’s lifeless body after being unable to contact him. Lee Ho-yang, better known as Shinsadong Tiger, has been a prominent figure in the K-pop industry since the early 2000s. The producer’s work on tracks like 4minute’s ‘Hot Issue,’ HyunA’s ‘Bubble Pop,’ and T-ARA’s ‘Roly Poly’ made a significant contribution to the K-pop genre.
In 2014, Shinsadong Tiger’s most famous creation, EXID, went viral with their song ‘Up & Down.‘ He was also involved in the creation and production of several popular K-pop bands, including BEAST (now Highlight), MOMOLAND, CLC, DIA, and VIXX. The producer was personally invested in the production of TRI.BE, a fourth-generation girl group that debuted in 2021.
TR Entertainment is still confirming the details of the situation and has not disclosed any further information on funeral procedures. Shinsadong Tiger’s passing has come as a shock to the K-pop industry, and many artists have paid tribute to the producer’s contributions to their music. His vast contribution to K-pop music will be remembered, and he will be greatly missed
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