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. 용감한 형제 "17살 때 소년원行.." 충격 과거 고백 . Osen. October 25, 2011. He was a known figure in the Korean pop music industry and is responsible for a number of popular songs.신사동호랭이 "여자 '용준형' 키우고 있어요"(인터뷰) . Star News. December 1, 2011. In 2010, he was named the "New Generation Producer" at the 18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards,Winners at the 18th Korean Culture Entertainment Awards . allkpop. December 15, 2010. and in 2011, he was named one of the most influential figures in the South Korean music industry by OSEN.Who really moves the music industry? Meet the movers & shakers of K-pop allkpop. August 25, 2011.] Lee also started his own label, AB Entertainment, in which he debuted his own girl group, EXID. 신사동 호랭이, '텐텐클럽'서 제작 걸그룹 팀명 'EXID' 깜짝 공개 . Yahoo! Korea. December 3, 2011.
Early life Lee Ho-yang was born on June 3, 1983, in Pohang, South Korea, where he attended elementary school. He began his fascination with music during junior high. 신사동호랭이 "음반제작 꿈, 또 넘어서야죠" – 1등 인터넷뉴스 조선닷컴 . Chosun. December 22, 2011. He auditioned for JYP Entertainment but was rejected.
Career 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. 홍승성·김도훈 등 각계 최고 모여 뮤직아카데미 설립 . mydaily. September 3, 2011. He was criticized for his emphasis on following trends in popular music and producing commercial music for "idols". '아이돌 작곡가' 신사동호랭이, 트렌드를 버렸다?(인터뷰①) . Joy News 24. May 6, 2011. Lee started to use arbitrary inspiration for his composition style, including toilet rolls as his inspiration for the hook-heavy "Bo Peep Bo Peep". 신사동 호랭이, 티아라 '보핍보핍' "사실은 좀 창피했다" . TV Daily. October 26, 2011.
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?" (). In 2012, he released his new album, "Supermarket – Another Half", included tracks "Over and Over" by 4minute, "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.
In May 2014, Wellmade Yedang became the largest shareholder in Shinsadong Tiger's entertainment agency, Cashmere Records.
In 2018, he worked on the music production of Idol Producer. He composed and arranged Momoland's hit song "Bboom Bboom" (뿜뿜).
In 2021, Lee teamed up with frequent collaborator Elly to form and debut the group Tri.be.
Death Lee was found dead in his recording studio on February 23, 2024. He was 40.
Discography
Digital singles "Supermarket – The Half" – credited to Beast (2011) "Super Hero" with Mighty Mouth (2011)
Production discography
Awards +Awards received by Shinsadong TigerYearNominated workEventAwardResult 2013 "U&I" (Ailee)"NoNoNo" (A Pink)"Now" (Trouble Maker) Melon Music Awards Song Writer Award
References
External links
Shinsadong Tiger on Rainbow Bridge Agency