Korean hip-hop fans rejoice! Tiger JK is ready for a comeback after a long four-year hiatus.

On Friday the Korean hip-hip legend will release his ninth album, The Cure, under the name Drunken Tiger, the group he started in 1999 and remains the central figure of.

For the latest project, Tiger JK teamed up with his singer/rapper wife Yoon Mirae and rapper Bizzy. Earlier this year the three came together to form MFBTY (My Fans Better Than Yours) and gave a sort of preview for the new album with the single "Sweet Dream."

In terms of style, Tiger JK (and Drunken Tiger as a soloist or as a group) have often been praised hard-driven rhymes, reggae sounds, and West Coast hip-hop flair.

There have been reports, however, that teaming up with MFBTY has pointed Tiger JK in a new direction for his music. The Cure is said to tone things down a bit with humble sounds featuring acoustic guitar and jembe accompaniment.

The ninth album will feature a total of nine tracks all written and composed by Tiger JK and inspired by his late father. The title track, "The Cure," and its music video will also be released on Friday.

The Cure marks the first album release for Tiger JK since the formation of his new music company FeelGhood Music.