(Photo Credit Nikolai Ahn)
A diverse music collective taking their name from the famous Asian ointment “Tiger Balm”. Balming Tiger describes themselves as a “multinational alternative K-pop band” with a desire to create an impact globally.
The main creative vision of Balming Tiger is to reflect and represent the younger generation of today’s society. Aiming to further popularise Asian culture throughout the world.
The collective consists of performers Omega Sapien, sogumm, Bjwnjn, and Mudd the student, producers San Yawn and Unsinkable, video directors Jan’ qui and Leesuho, visual artist Hong Chanhee, DJ Abyss, and writer Henson Hwang. Each artist in this ensemble expresses a different artistic identity and energy, as well as a wide range of versatility.
From their debut mixtape “Balming Tiger vol.1: 虎媄304”, to their hit single “SEXY NUKIM(feat. RM of BTS)”, Balming Tiger take advantage of the opportunities provided by the internet, and use it as a platform for music distribution. they choose to approach music from a versatile standpoint rather than one recurring genre.