The rapper is shown on various settings representing his daydream in the colorful visuals, which he says features one of his groupmates.
- Mar 2, 2018
AceShowbiz - BTS' (Bangtan Boys) J-Hope has released his first solo mixtape "Hope World" along with a music video for its track "Daydream". Debuted on March 2, the clip is vibrant with colorful settings and backdrops which represent the rapper's daydream.
In the song, the 24-year-old star shows off his rapping skills with much swag. "Wanna cry in peace, I know/ Wanna party like crazy, I know/ Wanna be fluttered with love, I know/ Ye I know I know I know, Cause Me," he raps. He continues in the pre-chorus, "Wishing on a Sky/ Wishing on a Scar/ If there's the sun/ I'd want to dream/ Wishing on a Sky/ Wishing on a Scar/ If there's the moonlight/ I wouldn't want to wake up."
After the video release, J-Hope revealed that one of his groupmates appears in the video. This has sent fans on a hunt to find the other member in the video, with some speculating that the hidden member might be the person whom J-Hope wakes up toward the end of the clip.
석김 손 맞네 유독 가느다란 엄지 손가락과 동그란 손톱 pic.twitter.com/B9Lg18sxXk
— 머플🍇 (@bts_muffle) March 1, 2018
Some others wonder if the hand on J-Hope's face belongs to Jin or RM (Rap Monster), guessing just based on the shape of it. BTS' official Twitter account confirmed that both Jin and RM were present on the set of the music video, further fueling the speculation.
Hello Hope World ✨✨ pic.twitter.com/N5PcPPvj6l
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 1, 2018
Following its release, the mixtape has quickly risen up to dominate iTunes charts worldwide. "Hope World" has topped the iTunes charts in over 63 different countries, including the United States, England, Canada, Brazil and Australia. Additionally, its track "Daydream" has ruled iTunes Songs Chart in various nations, such as Finland, Romania, Slovenia, Ukraine, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Vietnam.
J-Hope said on a Naver V Live broadcast about the album, "It was my biggest dream to release a mixtape with my own unique musical color, and I wanted to tell many people my story through my music."
"I prepared this mixtape for over a year and ended up revealing it today. I'm more nervous and anxious than when I debuted as [a member of] BTS," he added. "I want to thank the fans who waited for this mixtape and cheered me on. I will do my utmost to become a better and even more hard-working artist."
