- Renowned K-pop composer and producer Lee Ho-yang, known as the “Tiger of Sinsa-dong,” was found dead in his studio in Seoul by Seoul local police on Friday.
- One of Lee’s acquaintances reportedly found him lying on the studio floor and called local emergency services.
- Lee was known for creating hit K-pop songs such as T-ARA’s “Roly Poly,” Apink’s “NoNoNo,” EXID’s “Up&Down,” and Momoland’s “Bboom Bboom.”
Renowned K-pop composer and producer Lee Ho-yang, known by his professional name “Sinsadong Tiger,” was found dead on Friday, South Korean police said.
According to Seoul Regional Police, Lee, 40, was found dead in a studio in Seoul. Police did not provide further details and the cause of death was not disclosed.
Local media reported that one of Lee’s acquaintances found him lying on the studio floor and called local emergency services.
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Lee was responsible for numerous K-pop hits, including T-ARA’s “Roly Poly,” Apink’s “NoNoNo,” EXID’s “Up&Down,” and MOMOLAND’s “Bboom Bboom.” He founded AB Entertainment in 2011 and later debuted the girl group EXID.
On April 12, 2015, Lee Ho-yang, a famous K-POP composer and producer known as “Shinsadong Tiger,” speaks at a showcase in Seoul, South Korea. Mr Lee was found dead on February 23rd. South Korean police announced 2024. (Yang Ji-eun/Yonhap News, via AP)
However, according to Yonhap News, he ran into financial difficulties in 2017 and applied for bankruptcy protection and debt relief at a local court.
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