Dodree (styled in all lowercase, Korean: 도드리) is a girl duo under Innit Entertainment, a subsidiary group of JYP Entertainment. The group consists of Na Yeong-joo and Lee Song-hyun. They made their debut on 21 January 2026 with the single "Just Like a Dream" (Korean: 꿈만 같았다; RR: kkuman gattanda).

The group name came from a portmanteau of "dodeuri jangdan" (Korean: 도드리장단), terms for traditional Korean music rhythm, and "free", symbolizes their desire to push the boundaries of musical genres and freely step onto the world stage.[1][2]

History

On January 6 and January 9, 2026, JYP Entertainment introduced INNIT Entertainment trainees Na Yeongjoo and Lee Songhyun through their official account as part of an upcoming project.[3][4]

On January 13, 2026, INNIT Entertainment opened an official social media account for their upcoming duo, dodree, confirming the members as Na Yeong-joo and Lee Song-hyun. Alongside the announcement, they released an official logo animation image and revealed that the duo would debut with their first digital single, "Just Like A Dream," on January 21.[5][6]

On January 19, 2026, Dodree announced a special collaboration with the National Museum of Korea ahead of their debut.[7] As part of this project, they released a teaser video for "Just Like a Dream," a special piece of content tied to the title track of their debut single. The video featured the duo performing against the backdrop of the museum's iconic spaces, including the "Room of Quiet Contemplation" and the pavilion by Mirror Pond, blending history with modernity. The project also included collaborations with specialist performers from niche genres, such as the global a cappella group Maytree, to showcase Dodree's unique sound and identity.[7]

Teaser images released alongside the video also garnered attention for their reinterpretation of Korean aesthetics through a modern lens, featuring 2D jar artwork by artist Kim Gyeong-hee and a 3D Korean mother-of-pearl wardrobe.[7]

Dodree's debut digital single, "Just Like a Dream," was officially released on January 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. KST through major online music platforms.[7]

In June 2026, Dodree announced their return to the music scene with their second digital single, set for release on June 24, five months after their debut.[8] The lead-up to the single began with a trailer titled "Five Directions: Motion of Summer," which featured traditional Korean imagery like Hanok, folding screens, and Dancheong patterns, showcasing their distinct aesthetic.[8]

Prior to the single's full release, the duo pre-released the track "Lilac" on June 17 at 6 p.m. KST.[9] Concept photos for the track were released on June 13, showing the duo in reinterpreted hanbok against a Hanok backdrop, further deepening the Korean traditional beauty associated with their image.[10][11]

"Lilac" is a K-rossover Pop track that blends traditional Korean music with modern sounds.[9] The song is characterized by a trap beat combined with the gayageum and Eastern instruments, while also incorporating traditional Korean vocal techniques.[9] Its lyrics metaphorically compare a girl's shy yet bold love to the lilac flower and cleverly rework the melody of the Korean nursery rhyme "Ongdalsaem" in its chorus, creating a catchy and familiar yet fresh sound.[9] The agency stated that the pre-release was planned to heighten anticipation for the duo's official comeback activities.[11]

Dodree released their second digital single, HAWWAH (夏渦), on June 24, 2026. The single, which includes the title track of the same name along with the pre-released tracks "Lilac" and "Seasonal Love Letters," explores universal themes of choice and desire.[12] The title track depicts the moment hidden desires expand into longing under the metaphor of a 'summer whirlpool.' The song features a blend of gayageum riffs and dreamy synth themes, enhancing their signature "K-rossover Pop" genre with dance elements.[12]

In the lead-up to the single's release, the group conducted a promotional "color countdown" across their social media channels, featuring the five traditional colors of Korea (obangsaek). From June 18 to June 22, 2026, the group unveiled visual teasers for blue, red, yellow, white, and black. Each segment incorporated traditional Korean objects, such as a celadon vase, a red danggi (hair ribbon) and norigae (pendant), and a lotus leaf, to visually interpret the symbolism of each color.[13] A representative from their agency stated that through this single, the duo aimed to expand their musical world by "reinterpreting traditions with a contemporary sensibility" rather than merely replicating them.[13]

Members

  • Na Yeong-joo (나영주)
  • Lee Song-hyun (이송현)

Discography

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[14]
"Just Like A Dream" 2026 156 Non-album single
"HAWWAH" 148 Non-album single

References

  1. ↑ Newsis (2026-01-21). "박진영, 예지몽인가…JYP 표 몽유도원도 '나영주·이송현 도드리'". 뉴시스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  2. ↑ "New and rare 'crossover' duo dodree aims to fuse K-pop with traditional Korean sounds". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  3. ↑ @jypnation on X (January 6, 2026)
  4. ↑ @jypnation on X (January 9, 2026)
  5. ↑ 김, 노을 (2026-01-14). "'더 딴따라' 나영주X이송현, JYP 손잡고 듀오 도드리로 데뷔[공식]". 스타뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  6. ↑ "'JYP 새 듀오' 도드리, 데뷔곡 '꿈만 같았다' MV 티저 오픈...역대급 비주얼 케미". 엑스포츠뉴스 (in Korean). 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "JYP female duo dodree collaborates with the National Museum of Korea". MK.co.kr. January 19, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  8. 1 2 "'JYP 듀오' 도드리, 24일 컴백..한국 전통미 담은 트레일러 공개". StarNews Korea (in Korean). June 11, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "dodree's 'Lilac' Blends Traditional Korean, Trap". Chosun. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  10. ↑ "도드리, 선공개곡 '라일락' 콘셉트 포토 공개..짙어진 한국적 감성". StarNews Korea (in Korean). June 14, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  11. 1 2 "[OSEN] Female duo dodree..." Chosun. June 14, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  12. 1 2 Kim Noeul (June 24, 2026). "도드리, 컴백 디데이..욕망 깨운 '하와'". Star News Korea. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  13. 1 2 Jang Woo-young (June 22, 2026). "Dodree's Five Colors Highlight Korean Identity". The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  14. ↑ Peak chart positions for singles on the Circle Download Chart:"Circle Download Chart – Week 04 of 2026". Circle Chart. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodree