: 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 :
: 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 j_hope_daydream_mv
Watch the official music video for 'Daydream' to see the colorful, surreal world of j-hope's Hope World: j-hope 'Daydream (백일몽)' MV HYBE LABELS YouTube• Mar 1, 2018 [MV EXPLAINED] J-Hope Daydream : During a "Behind the Scenes" VLive, it
: 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"
"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.
: 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:
