J_hope_daydream_mv

: Visuals of him floating on a bed in outer space or among goldfish represent the "childish creativity" of his inner world. Musical Composition

: He mentions the "road that leads to Hogwarts," framing his daydream as a magical journey away from reality. j_hope_daydream_mv

: 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 : : Visuals of him floating on a bed

The opening scene mirrors J-Hope's awakening in the "MAMA" short film. BTS Callbacks : The opening scene mirrors J-Hope's

"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.

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.