BLACKPINK’s Lisa is showing she’s not only a worldwide pop star—she could be K-pop’s next leading lady. In the recently released short film music video for her solo song Dream, Lisa acts opposite Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi in a beautifully haunting performance. The 5-minute, 8-second video is a union of diverse cultures and languages—a Thai musician, a Japanese actor, English singing, and Korean and Japanese dialogues, giving it a worldwide scope.
A Tale of Love, Loss, and Yearning
Lisa sits somberly in a church, wearing all black, as a coffin with her lover inside appears on screen. The couple’s ring on his finger suggests an abiding connection lost. Throughout the song, Lisa looks back upon a “night in Tokyo when it ended,” alluding to a devastating breakup.
Flashbacks transport the audience on a sweet-sour trip: a carefree drive, loving kitchen discussions, and romantic moments where the couple shares rings and seals their love. One such emotional moment has them discussing reincarnation. Asked what she would be reborn as her next life, Lisa answers, “a tree.” Kentaro’s answer is poetic: “the lake that reflects the tree,” representing perpetual love and connection.
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A Heart-Wrenching Farewell
The narrative turns melancholic as Lisa is shown rowing a boat by herself on a serene lake. In the last scene, she pours his ashes into the lake, signifying her goodbye. The movie concludes on a strong note with the line, “Can we be friends at least?” resonating above the lake, conveying the pain of a love that had been.
Lisa’s performance in Dream reveals the richness of her emotions, which is a promising foray into acting.
