LISA Unveils Poetic Music Video for “DREAM” Featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi

Presented as a cinematic short film.

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  • LISA released a music video for “DREAM” featuring actor Kentaro Sakaguchi
  • Directed by Ojun Kwon, the video is a cinematic short film with a contemplative ballad style
  • It features a nostalgic color palette and an intimate narrative of love and memory

LISA has unveiled the music video for her latest song, “DREAM,” which features popular Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi. Directed by Ojun Kwon, the video is a cinematic short film that departs from LISA’s usual high-energy pop repertoire, leaning into a slower, more contemplative ballad style. Lyrically, the song reflects on themes of longing and the desire to reconnect, using imagery that blurs the line between reality and memory.

The visual captures an intimate, emotionally charged narrative of connection and memory, with fluid camera work, rendered in a nostalgic color palette. The pairing of LISA’s emotive delivery with Sakaguchi’s understated performance creates a layered portrayal of love, loss and lingering connection. The music video amplifies this sentiment, moving seamlessly between sunlit scenes and moody, introspective moments. The chemistry between the two leads anchors the visual narrative, allowing the emotional weight of the song to resonate beyond its melody.

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Zoe Leung is a Senior Editor at Hypebeast, where she has been shaping the publication’s coverage of horology, art, design, and culture since 2023. Her extensive watch reporting spans exclusive manufacture visits with Maisons like Zenith, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Grand Seiko, as well as insightful conversations with industry leaders and artisans. Beyond watches, she regularly spotlights international creatives and cultural phenomena, utilizing her knowledge of global music and entertainment subcultures to deliver narratives that explore the worldwide influence of contemporary visual storytelling and cross-cultural artistry.

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