A shy yet daring feeling in bloom — "LILAC"
A whirlwind spreading beyond forbidden lines — “HAWWAH (夏渦)”
A letter of longing written across all four seasons — “Seasonal Love Letters”
From innocent attraction to the thrill of crossing boundaries, dodree embarks on a bold journey through choice and desire.
Continuing the path they have carved through K-rossover Pop, this album explores the universal emotions of choice and desire from multiple angles. From the quiet spark of attraction, to the intense urge to surrender to temptation, to the lingering ache of waiting through changing seasons, each emotion unfolds through carefully layered soundscapes that pull listeners deeper into dodree’s world.
Pre-release single "LILAC" captures the beginning of unconscious desire — a feeling that blooms softly yet boldly before its meaning is fully understood. Inspired by the Korean children’s song Spring Well (옹달샘), the playful refrain “Just breathe in the scent and go” lingers like a passing fragrance, quietly opening the door to hidden emotion.
Title track "HAWWAH (夏渦)" uses the metaphor of a “summer whirlpool” to portray the moment someone willingly steps beyond forbidden boundaries and chooses temptation for themselves. The collision between traditional Korean instruments and modern production creates a tense, hypnotic energy that draws listeners into a state of conscious immersion.
B-side "Seasonal Love Letters" captures another shade of emotion carried through the summer air. Within the same season, contrasting feelings quietly stack upon one another over time like unsent letters. Traditional Korean melodies deepen the emotional flow of each season, further revealing dodree’s limitless musical range.
With this album, rather than simply repeating tradition, dodree allows it to evolve naturally into a living genre that resonates within contemporary music and emotion. Carried by waves of desire and the heat of summer, "HAWWAH (夏渦)" captures one chapter in dodree’s unfolding seasons — the first glimpse into how far their K-rossover Pop sound can evolve.
