J_hope_daydream_mv [ 8K 2027 ]

The song and MV utilize famous literary "fantasy" tropes to represent an escape from the pressures of fame:

Released on March 1, 2018, is the lead single from J-Hope's debut mixtape, Hope World . The music video (MV) is characterized by its vibrant, surrealist aesthetic, using "daydreaming" as a medium to explore the tension between J-Hope’s public persona and his private desires. Key Themes and Literary References j_hope_daydream_mv

: Visuals of him floating on a bed in outer space or among goldfish represent the "childish creativity" of his inner world. Musical Composition The song and MV utilize famous literary "fantasy"

: The dominant use of green reflects J-Hope's favorite color. Musical Composition : The dominant use of green

: He mentions the "road that leads to Hogwarts," framing his daydream as a magical journey away from reality.

: J-Hope references falling down a "rabbit hole" to enter a world where his desires are the only rules.

: During a "Behind the Scenes" VLive, it was revealed that fellow BTS member V (Taehyung) makes a brief, disguised cameo in the MV. BTS Callbacks :