Gabee Opens Up About Why She Became a Singer in New MV

South Korea's most celebrated contemporary dancer has made her long-anticipated move into music. Gabee, the charismatic leader of La Chica crew and one of the breakout stars of Mnet's Street Woman Fighter, released her debut single 'Broom, Taki' on Stone Music Entertainment on May 20, 2026 — and the music video is already turning heads for its emotional depth and vibrant disco energy.

What makes this debut especially compelling is the personal story behind it. In a note published alongside the MV, Gabee offered fans an intimate look at why she chose disco — and why she chose music at all after years of defining herself purely through movement.

"Disco Is My Roots" — Gabee's Heartfelt Note to Fans

The dancer-turned-singer held nothing back in her message accompanying the release. "Disco is my roots and my hometown — it's the genre that made me a true dancer," she wrote, explaining that dancing to disco music allowed her to express her most honest emotions without pretense.

But Gabee made clear that 'Broom, Taki' represents something even bigger than a tribute to a beloved genre. "Now, beyond being a performer on stage, I want to convey that sense of freedom with my own voice," she explained. "This single is a homage to the era that set me free — and the beginning of a journey to find myself."

It's a statement that resonates deeply with fans who have followed Gabee since her rise to fame. For years, she channeled her innermost feelings through her body — through precision, rhythm, and expressiveness on the dance floor. Choosing to speak through song marks a profound shift in how she chooses to connect with her audience.

From La Chica to the Spotlight: Gabee's Journey in Korean Entertainment

Gabee's path to becoming one of Korea's most recognizable entertainment figures is a testament to persistence and authenticity. As the leader of La Chica, one of South Korea's most technically accomplished dance crews, she built a reputation for combining powerful technique with raw emotional expression long before she ever appeared on mainstream television.

It was Mnet's Street Woman Fighter in 2021 that brought her face and name to millions of viewers across Korea and globally. The show, which pitted Korea's top female dance crews against each other in high-stakes competitions, became a cultural phenomenon — and Gabee's performance, leadership style, and magnetic screen presence made her one of its defining figures.

Since then, her influence has only expanded. Gabee has worked as a choreographer and dance director for several of Korea's biggest musical acts, bringing her artistic vision to stages and music video sets across the industry. Her YouTube channel, GABEE GIRL, has amassed a devoted following who tune in for dance content, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and Gabee's signature blend of humor and honesty.

She also became part of the group 재쓰비 (Jae-Seu-Bi) alongside Jae-Jae and YouTuber Seungheonsseu, demonstrating her range as a creative collaborator across different entertainment formats. The group debuted in November 2024 and quickly gained fans who appreciated the chemistry between its unconventional mix of members.

The Disco Comeback: Why 'Broom, Taki' Feels Timely

Gabee's choice of disco as the sonic foundation for her debut couldn't be more fitting given the genre's broader resurgence in global popular music. K-pop has leaned heavily into retro aesthetics and sounds in recent years, with groups like BLACKPINK, aespa, and NewJeans all incorporating elements of vintage music into their sonic identities. Gabee's decision to go even deeper — drawing directly from the liberating, uninhibited spirit of classic disco — positions 'Broom, Taki' as both personally meaningful and culturally timely.

The title itself carries an interesting quality — 'Bromm, Taki' appears in the MV title, while 'Broom, Taki' is used in Gabee's personal note, suggesting a playful relationship with language and sound that extends the disco aesthetic into the song's very identity. Like the best disco tracks, it seems designed to make you feel before it makes you think.

Stone Music Entertainment, home to artists like Paul Kim and Soyou, provides a fitting label home for a debut that balances artistic sincerity with commercial sensibility. The label's track record with artists who bring genuine personality and musical depth to their work suggests Gabee's creative instincts will be well supported.

Fan Reaction: The Dance World Celebrates One of Its Own

Word spread quickly through Korean entertainment communities the moment the MV dropped. For fans of Gabee who have spent years watching her communicate through movement, the idea of hearing her actual voice on a track — expressing that same freedom and emotion she always brought to dance — carries a particular weight.

The dance community in Korea, always fiercely proud of its own, has responded with visible enthusiasm. Gabee has mentored and inspired countless younger dancers, and many in that world see her music debut as a natural evolution — not an abandonment of what made her great, but an expansion of it. If disco gave her the tools to express herself as a dancer, 'Broom, Taki' is her way of asking: what else can this freedom do?

Fans of Street Woman Fighter have also flooded social media with reactions, with many describing the MV as an extension of everything they loved about Gabee's stage presence during the show — the commitment, the honesty, the refusal to perform anything other than exactly who she is.

A Journey That's Just Beginning

'Broom, Taki' is described by Gabee herself as "the beginning of a journey" — which strongly implies more music is on the way. While she has not announced a full album or EP, the framing of this single as an origin story suggests a deliberate, thoughtful rollout of her musical identity.

What she's already made clear is that this isn't a vanity project or a brief experiment. This is Gabee choosing to expand the language through which she speaks to her audience — adding a voice (literally) to the body of work she has already built. For someone who has spent her career saying everything through movement, that is a bold and beautiful statement.

The MV for 'Broom, Taki' is available now on Stone Music Entertainment's official YouTube channel. Whether fans come for the nostalgia of disco, the artistry of one of Korea's finest dancers, or simply out of curiosity about what Gabee sounds like when she sings — the debut marks a genuinely exciting new chapter in the story of one of K-entertainment's most compelling figures.