Damu Releases New Song 'Dark Cloud,' an Emotional Ballad Inspired by Kkeukni's Illustration

DSP Media's 'Illustration Music Collabo with Kkeukni' project embarks on its seventh chapter.

DSP Media announced today (15th) that their seventh installment of the 'Illustration Music Collabo with Kkeukni' project, a new song titled 'Damu - Dark Cloud,' will be released at noon today across various music platforms.

Inspired by illustrator Kkeukni's seventh story, 'Father and Baekgu,' the song delicately captures the emotions of separation and enduring love experienced by a father who has lost his beloved dog of many years. The father's act of offering food at Baekgu's grave symbolizes that parting is not an end but a 'continuing love.'

'Dark Cloud' is a medium-tempo ballad that portrays separation as a sudden shower that arrives unannounced, much like the sunny days that preceded it. The evocative piano melodies and restrained string arrangements are complemented by Damu's soulful vocals, painting a quiet yet profound picture of the sorrow and tenderness felt by those navigating life after loss.

Lyrical phrases such as 'Your warmth that spreads again even when erased' and 'When morning comes after the long darkness' convey lingering emotions and hope that time cannot diminish, resonating deeply with listeners.

Damu's direct involvement in writing and composing the lyrics and music adds authenticity to the track, while the collaboration with talented producers like Pilseungbulpae, JS MUSIC, and Jang Seok-won further enhances its overall quality. This work is expected to leave listeners with a calm yet powerful lasting impression.

Damu's new song 'Dark Cloud' is available on all music platforms starting at noon today (15th).

Netizens reacted enthusiastically to the release of 'Dark Cloud,' with comments like 'Damu's voice is so beautiful!', 'It seems like a perfect match with Kkeukni's illustrations,' and 'It's a song about farewell, but the sense of hope provides comfort.'