Unstoppable self-reflection in Dabda's 'Choo-Choo' music video
Dabda has released the music video for the new single "Choo-Choo," which likens the pain of self-reflection to a runaway locomotive.
What state does a human enter when the act of self-reflection becomes relentless? Through their new single 'Choo-Choo,' the band Dabda visually and auditorily manifests the inner anxiety of losing control and racing uncontrollably. The metaphor of self-reflection being akin to an unstoppable runaway locomotive serves as the core emotion permeating the entire track.
A roar from the end of the tracks: Questions posed to oneself
The song mirrors the sense of speed of a locomotive charging forward, oblivious to the surrounding landscape. The lyrics focus on the sharp self-reproach echoing from within rather than the beauty of the external world. The song's composition captures the crushing pressure of negative self-talk, making the greeting from the end of the tracks feel like a deafening roar. The question of how harsh one has been to oneself today adds to the track's chilling weight.
Dabda's sophisticated sound design and production
The new single was co-composed and arranged by Kim Ji-ae, Lee Seung-hyun, Noh Kyung-hyun, and Park Jung-woong, completing Dabda's signature sound texture. Joseph Lee participated in the arrangement to increase the sound's density, while all members took the lead in production and performance to establish the song's identity. The final product, mixed by Noh Kyung-hyun and mastered by Aepmah, showcases sophisticatedly designed sound layers intended to evoke the sensation of a runaway locomotive.
With the release of this new single, Dabda will embark on a full-scale world tour. Starting with 'LaLaLa Festival 2026' in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 23, 2026, a Southeast Asian tour will follow, connecting Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand to Singapore. This will be followed by visits to Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka in Japan in October, where they plan to meet their global fans in person.
