Five K-pop songs to celebrate the Year of the Tiger: feline hits from Hoshi of Seventeen to Ryu Su-jeong from Lovelyz

Korea is often associated with tigers, and these K-pop songs could all be anthems for the Year of the Tiger

From SuperM’s Tiger Inside to Leenalchi’s Tiger is Coming and Ravi’s Bum, here are five hits referencing the big cats

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Tiger Power by Hoshi from Seventeen (above) is a great song to celebrate the new Year of the Tiger. Photo: Pledis Entertainment

Published: 6:15pm, 15 Jan 2022

The Year of the Tiger, which begins on February 1, has a special significance in South Korea: Korea and Koreans are often associated with the striped feline, and tigers have become a popular symbol of Korean identity.

While tigers are common motifs in K-pop songs and appear in numerous music videos, including hits like BTS’ Idol and NCT 127’s Regular, songs focusing on the regal cat are few and far between.

To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, add these K-pop songs to your playlist.

Ryu Su-jeong Tiger Eyes

If you’re looking to host an Omicron-appropriate party this Year of the Tiger, turn up Ryu Su-jeong’s Tiger Eyes, an addictive dance track that puts the former Lovelyz member’s breathy tone front and centre.

If you have your eye on some big goal for the Year of the Tiger, this song could be your anthem.

SuperM Tiger Inside

If you’re looking for a literal anthem of the Year of the Tiger, SuperM’s Tiger Inside from 2020 is a must, full of energy and intensity that will inspire a year that is similarly so.