Jin and Shin Se-kyung are in “Don’t Say You Love Me”. Photos: courtesy of popular music.
BTS’ Jin released “Don’t Say You Love Me”, the title single from his second mini album echo.
The song is about uncertainty in a relationship, and while the cracks begin to surface, the two are still trying to let go. It is a melancholy pop track that conveys the inner conflict that this situation brings, and the lyrics poignantly express the pain: “Fake ‘When we break’ separate / Oh, I never, never go too far / too late to save me, so don’t even start / Oh, you never hurt me, but you’re hard for you to hurt me.”
The song comes with a K-Drama-like music video directed by Choi Yongseok, which includes Jin and popular Korean actor Shin Sae-kyung. We see Jin watching Shin drive away, perseverance and cover up his inner turmoil.
As the narrative develops, Kim shows in monochrome reality that his relationship with Shin is juxtaposed around colorful flashbacks. Their mood is still high when they recall flooding again while crossing the road at the gallery. With a dramatic ending, Jin attempts to stick with love, chases Shin’s departure from the car, and eventually reunites with her, albeit clumsy.
The video contradicts Singapore’s vibrant locations, taking you on your journey into the film, Jin’s expressiveness and singing, and narrative’s subtle exploration of Love’s complexity.
according to Korea every dayJin insists on some way when making songs. As for the music video, he said he was nervous and anxious because it was his first time working with Shin Sae-kyung. He added: “But I’m very grateful to Shin for his outstanding performance.”
Apart from “Don’t Say You Love Me”, Kim’s Album echo There are six other tracks: “No Love for You”, “The Loser (Feature), “Rope”, “Travel with the Clouds”, “Background” and “Today to Me”. These songs explore the relevant themes of love, loss and life, showing Jin’s growth as a singer. As Big Hit Music points out: “You can meet a more mature singer Jin through a band-based sound,” the album’s musical depth highlights.
