Behind the Scenes of j-hope’s New Music Video “Sweet Dreams”
On March 8, 2025, Canadian model Shelby Maynard shared exciting behind-the-scenes moments from the filming of BTS member j-hope’s latest single, Sweet Dreams (featuring Miguel), which was released on March 7, 2025. This track marks a significant milestone as it represents j-hope’s triumphant return to the music industry following his military discharge in October 2024.
A Mysterious Role and Fan Reactions
The music video for Sweet Dreams has been the topic of much conversation, not only due to its captivating sound but also because of the intriguing presence of a mysterious blonde woman—played by Shelby Maynard. On her Instagram, she conveyed her excitement about working with j-hope, highlighting her humble beginnings in a small Canadian town. In her post, she expressed her gratitude, stating:
“@uarmyhope @miguel @bts.bighitofficial Coming from a tiny town in the middle of nowhere Canada, this was such an honour”
In her Instagram reel, Shelby recounted a humorous moment where she and j-hope needed several takes to film a scene in which they faced each other. She noted his candid admission of being shy, which caused her to momentarily break character. J-hope remarked:
“Sorry, I’m a shy guy.”
Curiosity and Speculation Among Fans
Fans were intrigued that the female lead’s face was not revealed throughout the music video, leading to a viral moment when Shelby disclosed her involvement. The adorable interaction between her and j-hope, especially his shy demeanor, sparked numerous humorous reactions online. One fan on X playfully commented:
“”sorry i’m a shy guy” hoba. That’s so cute.”
Meanwhile, others lightheartedly speculated about the identity of the mysterious woman. Some fans even jested about whether BTS member Namjoon had pulled off a new look for the role, while others noted:
“I thought It was Namjoon,”said one fan.
“Ohhh no I’m sorry home girl I totally thought she was Russian and idk i think they did her dirty by not showing her face. She’s cute!”
“Meet Shelby, she’s the leading lady of our Hobi in Sweet Dreams MV,”noted another.
Comedic exchanges continued as fans jokingly expressed what they might do if they found themselves in front of j-hope, with one stating:
“She’s better than me bc I would of asked when our wedding date was.”
Another hopeful comment read:
“I hope I’m the next random white girl to be casted in an mv.”
A fan humorously added, “So the rumour they only hire married women is true? Lol.”
Launch of the “Hope on the Stage”World Tour
The release of Sweet Dreams coincided with j-hope’s exciting global debut tour, Hope on the Stage. Announced in January 2025, the tour kicked off with a spectacular series of concerts at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, South Korea, from February 28 to March 2, 2025. It will cover an impressive 31 shows across 15 cities, including major stops in:
- Brooklyn, New York: March 13-14, 2025 – Barclays Center
- Chicago, Illinois: March 17-18, 2025 – Allstate Arena
- Mexico City, Mexico: March 22-23, 2025 – Palacio de los Deportes
- San Antonio, Texas: March 26-27, 2025 – Frost Bank Center
- Oakland, California: March 31 – April 1, 2025 – Oakland Arena
- Los Angeles, California: April 4-6, 2025 – BMO Stadium
- Manila, The Philippines: April 12-13, 2025 – SM Mall of Asia / MoA Arena
- Saitama, Japan: April 19-20, 2025 – Saitama Super Arena
- Kallang, Singapore: April 26-27, 2025 – Singapore Indoor Stadium
- Jakarta, Indonesia: May 3-4, 2025 – Indonesia Arena, GBK
- Bangkok, Thailand: May 10-11, 2025 – Impact Arena
- Macau, China: May 17-18, 2025 – Galaxy Arena
- Taipei, Taiwan: May 24-25, 2025 – NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena)
- Osaka, Japan: May 31 – June 1, 2025 – Kyocera Dome
In addition to this exciting tour, j-hope made history in 2022 as the first South Korean artist to headline the iconic Lollapalooza festival in Chicago. He is also confirmed to headline the Berlin edition of Lollapalooza on July 12 and 13, 2025.