Lisa isn’t easing into her solo era—she’s diving headfirst into it with cinematic ambition. The Blackpink star’s latest visual for “Dream,” one of the standouts from her recent album “Alter Ego,” isn’t just a music video; it’s a short film steeped in bittersweet romance and visual poetry. Released August 13, the piece co-stars Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi, and together they unravel a story of love’s lingering shadow, playing out across gorgeously framed scenes that feel equal parts music video and arthouse cinema.
There’s a palpable sense of longing in every shot—quiet pauses, stolen glances, the unspoken weight of shared history. It’s a visual language that pairs seamlessly with the track’s emotional undercurrent, giving fans more than just a performance: it’s an invitation into Lisa’s inner world.
Her openness about the process adds another layer to the release. “At first, I was scared and nervous because I never really come out here to do my own stuff,” she’s said of her solo journey. “And now I’m having fun. When [my singles] came out, the reaction from the fans, it’s healing me. It’s like, ‘Oh, my God. Yeah — I did a great job!’” That blend of vulnerability and triumph pulses through “Dream”—a track that’s as much about moving forward as it is about remembering what was lost.
The timing is telling: Blackpink are days away from taking over London’s Wembley Stadium for back-to-back shows on August 15 and 16, the first stops on their sprawling Deadline World Tour, which will see them hit Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong well into 2026. For Lisa, though, “Dream” feels like a personal milestone—proof that her solo work can stand tall in the glare of the group’s global spotlight.
With Alter Ego already cementing itself as one of the year’s most confident pop statements, “Dream” elevates it even further, offering a reminder that Lisa’s artistry thrives not just on stage, but in the quiet, aching spaces between the beats.
