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Produced by McIntosh Films, the production banner helmed by Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning producer Shannon McIntosh who is well known for her longtime collaboration with Quentin Tarantino on acclaimed films such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Hateful Eight, and Michael Africk, multi-platinum producer, six-time Japan Gold Disc Award winner, and founder of Handcraft Entertainment, the music video is a fresh, emotionally honest glimpse into the world of a rising star redefining what it means to be global in the J-Pop space.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Hana Kuro &amp;quot;Be Romantic&amp;quot; Official MV\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_KYuZSGOdrh0\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FKYuZSGOdrh0%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KYuZSGOdrh0\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT2M13S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2025-05-15T20:03:25Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_KYuZSGOdrh0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FKYuZSGOdrh0%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Hana Kuro &quot;Be Romantic&quot; Official MV<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KYuZSGOdrh0\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FKYuZSGOdrh0%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Hana Kuro &amp;quot;Be Romantic&amp;quot; Official MV\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"\u00a92025 Handcraft Entertainment, LLC\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px auto;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KYuZSGOdrh0\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>In partnership with the iconic global candy brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hi-chew.com\/\">HI-CHEW<\/a>\u00ae, the \u201cBe Romantic\u201d video seamlessly blends pop culture, nostalgia, and authenticity. Shot in a candid home-video style, the visual showcases Hana Kuro in her most natural and unfiltered form, inviting viewers into her world with disarming honesty and effortless charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u2018Be Romantic\u2019 isn\u2019t just a song, it\u2019s a feeling,\u201d says Hana Kuro. \u201cWe wanted the video to reflect the kind of raw vulnerability that people rarely get to see in pop music. It\u2019s about connection, and that begins with being real.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHI-CHEW\u00ae is all about sharing bold flavor and joyful experiences and this collaboration brings that to life in a vibrant, musical way. Teaming up with Hana and Handcraft Entertainment is an exciting way to help share the energy of J-Pop and celebrate the creativity and culture that inspire us,\u201d said Joanne Hsu, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at HI-CHEW\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its release, \u201cBe Romantic\u201d has quickly become a fan favorite, and has earned prime placements on Sirius XM\u2019s HITSBOUND (US), <a href=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/tag\/spotify\/\">Spotify<\/a>\u2019s Fresh Finds UK &amp; IE\u00a0and Apple Music\u2019s New Music Daily Korea, signaling Hana\u2019s rapidly growing international appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video\u2019s collaboration with HI-CHEW\u00ae adds a colorful, nostalgic twist that perfectly complements Hana\u2019s youthful energy and playful aesthetic. It\u2019s a fusion of music and brand storytelling that underscores the growing synergy between modern J-Pop and global pop culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Handcraft Entertainment at the helm, Hana Kuro is leading a bold new wave in J-Pop, one that\u2019s open, authentic, and unbound by borders. 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