dodree to debut on January 21, first female duo to team up with INNIT Entertainment
2026년 1월 14일
dodree is set to officially debut on January 21, stepping into the music scene in earnest. According to INNIT Entertainment, dodree's debut has been confirmed for January 21, and on January 13 the logo motion and debut date were revealed on the group's official YouTube channel. The personal trailer videos of Na Youngju and Lee Songhyun, released shortly after the debut announcement, heightened anticipation for the impending stage. Na Youngju's deep vocal tone and Lee Songhyun's commanding performance skills drew attention, fueling expectations for the musical direction their synergy will expand into.
The logo motion sensibly captures textures of Korean motifs—from the elegance of hanji and ink wash painting to the luminous nacre and jade hues. In particular, as the butterfly wings flutter, the symbol comes alive with a brilliant nacre-like glow, clearly revealing dodree's distinctive identity that bridges tradition and modernity. With the logo motion reveal, dodree's official SNS channels and profiles on various music sites opened simultaneously, further heightening expectations for their future activities.
dodree is the first female duo presented by INNIT Entertainment, a subsidiary of JYP Entertainment. They are formed by Na Youngju and Lee Songhyun, known for their appearances on KBS 2TV's '더 딴따라'. The name 'dodree' is a portmanteau of the Korean traditional music dodri rhythm and 'Free', signaling their intention to transcend genres and freely unfold their potential. They aim to modernize Korean textures in their music and challenge the music industry with their distinctive sound; their future activities are expected to draw a new paradigm.
INNIT Entertainment stated that they will accelerate full-scale promotions centered on the January 21 debut. Industry insiders and fans have already paid close attention to dodree's debut, and expectations for the musical synergy and stage presence the two artists will showcase are growing. Moving forward, all eyes will be on how dodree connects the tradition and modernity of Korean music through their songs and performances.