LISA’s latest short film music video, “Dream,” has captivated fans with its poignant narrative of love and loss. Released on August 14, the film stars Japanese actor Kanato Sakaguchi and showcases LISA’s emotional depth as she reflects on a past relationship that lingers in her heart.
In this slow-paced track from her album, “Dream,” LISA’s lyrics reveal a yearning to reconnect with someone she once loved, despite knowing that the relationship is irreparable. The song beautifully balances sorrow and regret with a quiet hope for maintaining a friendship, even as romance fades. Her delicate yet bittersweet vocals resonate deeply, drawing listeners into her emotional journey.
The short film is rich in symbolism, effectively exploring the thin line between dreams and reality. It portrays death not just as a literal end but also as the metaphorical demise of a relationship, emphasizing the absence of someone who was once integral to her life. While LISA cherishes the beauty of her past, she also acknowledges that returning to it is impossible.
The film opens with a stunning visual of LISA, dressed in black, sitting silently in a church surrounded by candlelight. She gently places a pure white flower on the chest of her late lover, portrayed by Kanato, who lies in a coffin wearing their wedding ring. Raindrops trickle down the church window, mirroring LISA’s silent tears. Filmed at the picturesque Silver Bell Church in Duwal Yong, Pyeongchang County, the serene winter setting contrasts sharply with LISA’s sorrowful heart.
As the narrative unfolds, LISA drifts into a dreamlike state, imagining her late partner standing at the church door. Memories flood back, transporting her to warmer days spent together, driving through scenic routes and visiting cherished places like the Samyang Farm and a small gas station that holds significance in their shared history.
One of the film’s most touching moments occurs at the gas station, where Kanato, dressed in a simple white outfit with small holes symbolizing his wounds, expresses gratitude for the life he lived before preparing for a final farewell. LISA gifts him a car key inscribed with the words “Gone, not lost,” a poignant reminder that their love has transitioned into a realm of memory.
As colors fade to black and white, it becomes clear that this dream is no longer her reality. In the film’s climax, LISA stops the car, revealing that she now wears the wedding ring around her neck, symbolizing the acceptance of her loss. The final shot, devoid of dialogue yet brimming with emotion, captures her scattering his ashes in a lake surrounded by trees—a serene tribute to a love that, while ended, remains eternal in her heart.
Amidst the excitement surrounding “Dream,” fans are buzzing with curiosity about LISA’s past relationship, with some speculating it could be with Jungkook from BTS. This speculation intensified when Jungkook updated his music recommendations on the same day as LISA’s release, highlighting lyrics that some interpret as a subtle response to her heartfelt song.
As fans dig deeper into the connections between the two artists, including a notable incident involving Jungkook in 2019, the intrigue only grows. However, neither LISA nor Jungkook has confirmed any of these theories, leaving fans to ponder the true inspiration behind “Dream.”
What do you think lies behind the emotional layers of LISA’s “Dream,” and could there be more to the story than meets the eye?