Lee Hoyang, a prolific producer and songwriter of South Korean pop music who was professionally known as Shinsadong Tiger and who helped create some of the biggest K-pop hits of the 2010s, died in Seoul on Friday.
It did not mention the cause of death, but said that a private funeral was being held in Seoul.
Mr. Lee was often credited with shaping the musical style that defined K-pop in the early 2010s: catchy, upbeat and repetitive with a strong hook.
Among the hits were “Roly-Poly” and “Bo Peep Bo Peep,” both by T-ara; “NoNoNo” by Apink; and “Bubble Pop!” by HyunA.
“He created an exciting, funky, beat-driven K-pop style that continues to be repeated over and over again,” said Do Heon Kim, a pop music critic in South Korea.
Persons:
Lee Hoyang, Tiger, Lee’s, Lee, “ Bo Peep Bo Peep, ”, Heon Kim, hasn’t
Organizations:
TR Entertainment
Locations:
Korean, Seoul, South Korea