Leenalchi: The Birth of Tradi-Pop

Incoming Editorial Team·Verified September 11, 2026

Rising to fame with the viral phenomenon "Tiger Is Coming," Leenalchi faces severe internal turmoil following the departure of multiple members. Unable to release a new album for five years and losing even longtime friends from the band, non-gugak leader Jang Young-gyu searches for a path between traditional Korean music and popular culture. As an international contract in the United States approaches, Leenalchi hastily recruits new members and begins a precarious journey toward the global stage.