Lisa releases Dream short film for Alter Ego during World Tour

BLACKPINK member Lisa has unveiled a cinematic short film for her track Dream, a five-minute drama connected to her debut solo album Alter Ego. The project, created with writer-director Ojun Kwon and featuring Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi as her love interest, premieres amid a busy stretch of the group’s Deadline World Tour, including two Wembley Stadium dates in London this weekend. The short film centers on themes of love and loss, unfolding through a series of black-and-white memories that trace a relationship from its bloom to its heartbreak.

The Dream short film opens with Lisa at a funeral, then follows her and Sakaguchi as they navigate scenes from their past together—garden strolls, mountain paths, and intimate moments that illuminate the couple’s bittersweet history. The narrative’s emotional arc culminates in a poignant twist, underscoring the song’s introspective mood. The fashion and cinematography emphasize a contemplative shift from Lisa’s widely recognized high-energy pop persona toward a more cinematic, storytelling approach that fans have been anticipating as she expands her creative range.

Lisa’s solo debut, Alter Ego, released earlier this year and has...