dodree 2nd Digital Single – HAWWAH (夏渦) (2026)

dodree 2nd Digital Single – HAWWAH (夏渦) was released on June 24, 2026, at 6 PM KST, featuring the title track “HAWWAH.”

HAWWAH (夏渦) continues dodree’s exploration of K-rossover Pop by examining the universal themes of choice and desire through a uniquely Korean musical lens. The single follows a narrative that begins with a shy attraction, develops into a conscious decision to cross boundaries, and ultimately settles into a longing that endures through the changing seasons. By combining traditional Korean instruments and vocal techniques with contemporary production, dodree presents tradition as a living and evolving genre rather than a recreation of the past.

Track Highlights

1. LILAC
A song about the first stirrings of attraction and emotions that emerge before they can fully be understood. Built around gayageum melodies, trap beats, Eastern instrumental textures, and traditional vocal techniques, the track compares budding feelings to a lilac flower. Its playful adaptation of the familiar Korean children’s song Spring Well creates a memorable refrain that lingers like a lingering scent.

2. HAWWAH (夏渦) (Title)
A K-rossover pop dance track that blends an alluring gayageum riff with dreamy synth sounds and powerful bass-driven rhythms. Using the image of a summer whirlpool as a metaphor, the song explores the moment when someone willingly steps beyond forbidden boundaries and embraces temptation. The tension between traditional and modern sounds mirrors the emotional pull of hidden desires gradually awakening and growing stronger.

3. Seasonal Love Letters
A heartfelt song that unfolds like a collection of letters written across the four seasons. Combining contemporary production with traditional Korean melodies, the track portrays love expressed through patience and longing. As the seasons change, the emotions evolve from the excitement of spring and the tenderness of summer to the deep yearning of autumn and the quiet waiting of winter.

Through HAWWAH (夏渦), dodree expands its musical universe by weaving together traditional Korean elements, modern pop sensibilities, and an emotional story centered on desire, choice, and longing. Rather than serving as a conclusion, the single acts as another step forward in the group’s continuing artistic journey and the evolution of its distinctive K-rossover Pop sound.