Ado and KUROMI Unveil Official Music Video for “DND feat. KUROMI”

Japanese Utaite Ado and Sanrio's beloved character and artist KUROMI have unveiled the official music video for "DND feat. KUROMI," their first-ever collaboration.

The video premiered Wednesday, October 7 at 8:00 p.m. JST / 7:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. PT.

Built around illustrations of Ado and KUROMI and bold graphic design, the music video brings their collaboration to life in a striking visual world inspired by the pair's signature colors of blue and purple. Illustrations, dynamic lyric treatments and backgrounds flow seamlessly together throughout the video, creating a stylish, fast-paced visual that mirrors the energy and powerful vocal interplay of the track.

"DND," short for "Do Not Disturb," is a bold and empowering anthem about tuning out the noise and expectations of others, staying true to yourself and moving toward your dreams on your own terms. Driven by the dynamic back-and-forth between Ado and KUROMI's powerful vocals, the song brings together the distinctive personalities of both artists in an energetic collaboration.

Released digitally on September 25, " DND feat. KUROMI " marks the first collaboration between Ado and KUROMI.

"I got to sing with KUROMI! The song is called 'DND feat. KUROMI,' and Asteroid Music Team wrote it especially for us!," said Ado. "Mute the noise' - KUROMI and I take it on together over a bold, powerful beat. Please give it lots of listens!"

Message from KUROMI

"I'm seriously so happy that I got to sing such a cool song with Ado!" said KUROMI. "I practiced singing and dancing every single day this summer so I'd be ready to perform with her! What do you think? Am I getting a little closer to being a star like Ado...? This song is all about saying, 'Don't get in our way!' No one can stop me from following my path, and no one can stop you from following yours! Listen to 'DND feat. KUROMI' again and again ★ "

ABOUT Ado

Ado is a 23-year-old Japanese utaite who made her major-label debut in 2020 with "Usseewa," which became a cultural phenomenon in Japan. Her debut album, Kyougen, released in January 2022, and Uta's Songs: ONE PIECE FILM RED, featuring songs from the film ONE PIECE FILM RED, became major chart successes and long-running hits.

Beginning in April 2025, Ado embarked on one of the largest world tours ever undertaken by a Japanese artist, visiting 33 cities around the world. She went on to complete her first dome tour in Tokyo and Osaka in November. In February 2026, she released the autobiographical novel Vivarium: Ado and Me, followed by a performance at Nissan Stadium in July.