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K-pop composer and producer 'Shinsadong Tiger' found dead at 40, South Korean police say

Lee Ho-yang, known professionally as "Shinsadong Tiger," a prominent K-pop composer and producer, was found dead at his Seoul studio on Friday, South Korean police said.

Lee Ho-yang, a prominent K-pop composer and producer better known by his professional name of "Shinsadong Tiger," was found dead on Friday, South Korean police said.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police said Lee, 40, was discovered dead at his Seoul studio. Police gave no further details and there was no word on the cause of death.

Local media reported that one of Lee’s acquaintances found him collapsed on the floor at the studio and called local emergency services.

'PARASITE' ACTOR LEE SUN-KYUN DEAD AT 48

Lee created a slew of hit K-pop songs such as T-ARA’s "Roly Poly," Apink’s "NoNoNo," EXID’s "Up&Down" and Momoland’s "Bboom Bboom." In 2011, he also established AB Entertainment, which later debuted the girl group EXID.

In 2017, however, he suffered financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy protection and debt relief measures with a local court, according to Yonhap news agency.

'PARASITE' DIRECTOR CALLS FOR LEE SUN-KYUN'S DEATH TO BE INVESTIGATED BY POLICE

Lee's death marks the second of a popular South Korean celebrity in recent months.

In December, Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite," was found dead in a car in Seoul, after undergoing weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use.

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