WHAT IT IS: Seoul-based Balming Tiger is a multinational collective comprising artists Omega Sapien, sogumm, bj wnjn and Mudd the student; producers San Yawn, Leesuho and Unsinkable, DJ Abyss; filmmaker Jan’ Qui; visual artist/art director Chanhee Hong; and editor Henson Hwang. The 11 creatives expand K-pop parameters with their globally relatable sonics and distinctive visuals. Showcasing the richness of Asian culture, the collective blends hip-hop, alt-rock and electronic elements while drawing inspiration from a wider spectrum of influences.
ALBUM: January Never Dies
RELEASE DATE: 10/19
SINGLE: “Moving Forward”
LIVE: U.S. debut at SXSW 2023 earned them the Grulke Prize; world headline tour begins 11/1, sold-out dates in Paris, Amsterdam and Pitchfork Festival London; performing at Camp Flog Gnaw
INTERNET: 580k+ monthly Spotify listeners; 1m+ followers across member’s socials; garnered attention from the likes of Tyler, The Creator, Charli XCX and Rich Brian; 35m+ YouTube views; “SEXY NUKIM” f/RM of BTS surpassed 160k+ TikTok creates and 700m views
PRESS: GQ (“One & Only Alternative K-Pop Band in the Universe”); Consequence (“Artist of the Month” for October), NME, Hypebeast, Rolling Stone, MTV, Vice, Vogue, more
BOOKING: Daniel Lee/Wasserman
PUBLISHING: Sony Music Pub.
MANAGEMENT: DOOROODOOROO ARTIST MANAGEMENT