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: A reference to J-Hope's birthday, February 18th.

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

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

: Lyrics describe his life as a public figure who must abstain from "large cravings," using daydreams to "party like crazy" or "cry in peace" without judgment. MV Symbolism and Visual Details

: 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 : : A reference to J-Hope's birthday, February 18th

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

"Daydream" features a 90s-inspired vibe with a bouncing bass line and "lazy" vocals. It was composed and produced by J-Hope alongside long-time Big Hit producer Pdogg. MV Symbolism and Visual Details : During a

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