tiger face
tiger face, 호랑이 얼굴
The tiger is a representative animal of Korea. It is known as a powerful and courageous animal.
During Lunar New Year, the year of the tiger is especially celebrated. Tigers are also depicted very familiarly in folk paintings and traditional art.
In Korean culture, the tiger is considered the messenger of the mountain god and a guardian deity that wards off evil spirits. With the arrival of the Year of the Tiger in 2022, it gained global attention and became even more prominent as a symbol of K-Culture.
In modern times, the tiger is widely used as a sports mascot or brand character. In particular, it is loved as a charming character that expresses both bravery and friendliness, being used as Soohorang, the mascot of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, and the mascot of various sports teams.