Ukrainian singer Olya Polyakova has released a music video for her English-language track My Future Ex, marking a notable milestone in her international creative journey. In the new video, the artist tries on the image of a bride, steps into a boxing ring, and stages a theatrical show with provocative choreography and extravagant costumes. This was reported by Wave RBC.UA, citing the performer's YouTube channel. According to the publication, the single My Future Ex was released on October 2, 2026.
The Boxing Ring as a Metaphor for Relationships
The video is based on the story of a woman who refuses to play by someone else's rules in a relationship. Instead of the usual romantic dates and love confessions, the viewer sees a boxing match where the singer confronts her own future. The boxing ring in the frame serves as a metaphor for a romantic confrontation, while the traditional image of a bride rethinks the usual perception of a romantic heroine. Behind the bright visuals, according to the authors, lies a story about personal boundaries and a person's right to independently decide when a relationship should end.
Bride, Corsets, and 1980–1990s Aesthetics
One of the central images of the video is a bride in a white corset, a long veil, and with a bouquet of flowers, while the traditional wedding aesthetics are intentionally combined with motifs of struggle and confrontation. Throughout the video, Polyakova changes several spectacular costumes: futuristic metallic corsets, shiny headpieces, and revealing stage outfits. The visual style, according to the publication, is inspired by camp, club glamor, and pop culture of the 1980s and 1990s. Semi-naked dancers appear in the frame, and the choreography complements the atmosphere of a theatrical show.
British Team Behind the Scenes
The director of My Future Ex is British filmmaker James Slater, who has previously collaborated with musicians Sam Fender and CMAT. The song itself, as described by the publication, tells about a relationship doomed to failure, when a person guesses how everything might end even at the beginning of the romance, but still allows themselves to fall in love. The song was created in collaboration with the British production trio Red Triangle, who worked with Sabrina Carpenter, Holge, and David Guetta, while Grammy winner Guy Massey handled the mixing.
Continuing the English-Language Career Stage
The new music video is a continuation of Polyakova's international career phase. Currently, according to Wave RBC.UA, the artist is cooperating with the British independent label The state51 Conspiracy and preparing her first English-language album. Earlier, as part of this cooperation, the singer presented the track Warrior, and the single My Future Ex was released on October 2, 2026. Thus, the video work cements the performer's course towards an English-speaking audience and an international production circle.
