HyunA&DAWN is officially here, and we can’t get enough! Although we’ve seen the two working together before, this mini-album and their official debut as a duo is on the next level, something that everyone has been waiting for since the artists confirmed their relationship back in 2018.

Tracklist:

1. Deep Dive*

2. PING PONG*

3. XOXO

4. I Know

*Author’s Favorite Picks

HyunA and DAWN to HyunA&DAWN

This isn’t the first time the two hip artists are forming one group. HyunA and DAWN worked together as members of Cube Entertainment’s sub-unit trio, Triple H, alongside PENTAGON‘s Hui. But after confirming that they had been dating since 2016, both artists left the company in 2018. The next year, they both joined P NATION, and fans have been waiting for their joint works ever since.

Although DAWN featured on “Party, Feel, Love,” a cool track from HyunA’s previous mini-album, this collaboration marks the first time that the couple drops music as an official duo, HyunA&DAWN. The collaboration comes with a short web-documentary, I’m Fine Thank You And You?. In the YouTube videos produced by 스튜디오 룰루랄라 - studio lululala, we get to see the behind-the-scenes of how the artists are preparing for several projects simultaneously and how they are coping with all of it both as artists and as an everyday, relatable couple. 

The Mini-Album 1+1=1

1+1=1 contains a total of four brand new songs. The opening track, “Deep Dive,” was written entirely by DAWN, and the other three were written and composed by the couple together—so it’s no surprise that the whole mini-album radiates HyunA and DAWN’s energy all over. As they are not your typical mainstream artists, the love songs on this EP are also far from that. Their chemistry goes beyond being a couple; this album is proof that they are a perfect match as musicians as well.

“Deep Dive” is a cheerful song about falling deeply in love without even realizing. It showcases strong feelings that will “keep rollin'.” This is followed by the title track “PING PONG.” It’s a very upbeat, funky summer bop with some Latin vibes that will definitely make you sing “tiki taka ta” all day. The music video is just as lively, colorful, and artistic as the song, and you won’t stop smiling or looking away for even a second. 

The third track is another bubbly song that highlights the two singers' vocals perfectly. “XOXO” is one more ode to young, passionate, and strong love. The playful lyrics will make you drunk on sweet emotions—and “tequila mix lemonade.”

The closing track “I Know” is a bit more serious take on love. Its Korean title “우린 분명 죽을 만큼 사랑했다” translates to “We definitely loved each other to death,” and it talks about confusion and anxiety, but promises to “remember the good times.” “I Know” just makes HyunA and DAWN’s relationship a lot more relatable, while showcasing their unlimited musical talents.

Closing Notes

It is liberating to see a K-Pop couple showcasing their love this much. These two, along with P NATION, are definitely changing the way relationships between idols are seen—just let them be happy with whoever they want to be without the pressure of hiding and fear of public opinion.

1+1=1 is a perfect EP to keep us in the summer mood in the beginning of fall, so make sure to check it out if you’re not ready to let go of the warmth just yet!