BTS Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me' Music Video Is A Love Letter To Singapore

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BTS Jin’s latest music video, ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’, presents a tale of longing and closure against Singapore’s signature sights. Sweeping shots of Gardens by the Bay, the Singapore Flyer, and the National Gallery (among others!) anchor Jin’s emotive song in gorgeous locales. Each frame reimagines the Lion City in true K-pop fashion, allowing avid travellers and BTS fans to savour Singapore through a cinematic lens.

Also, explore our guide to 10 must-see museums in Singapore.

Lights, Camera, Singapore! Here’s where BTS Jin’s music video was shot

Gardens by the Bay

The video captures shots of BTS Jin and his music-video counterpart against the lush, ombre greens of Gardens by the Bay. This nature park is famed for its towering Supertree Grove, climate-controlled biodomes, Cloud Forest, and Flower Dome.

Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953

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Keng Eng Kee Seafood

Shot in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board, the music video of ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’ was also filmed at Singapore’s Keng Eng Kee Seafood. This Michelin-recommended, family-run diner has served delicious food and timeless memories since 1970!

Address: 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-136, Singapore 150124

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Singapore Flyer

Perhaps the most iconic backdrop in the ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’ music video, the Singapore Flyer is one of the world’s largest observation wheels. Soaring to a whopping 165 m, the flyer delights with a climate-controlled capsule ride, laden with views of Singapore’s skyline. You can also book a Sky Dining experience here, relishing a four-course meal amidst the sparkling sky.

Address: 30 Raffles Ave., Singapore 039803

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Anderson Bridge, Singapore

Connecting the Empress Place on the north bank to Collyer Quay on the south bank, the charming Anderson Bridge runs gracefully over the Singapore River. Come sunset, the illuminated bridge assumes a twinkling avatar.

Address: Fullerton Rd, Singapore 049212

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Also read | Your Guide To Singapore River Cruises – The Best Way To See The Lion City’s Icons

National Gallery Singapore

Located in the Civic District of Singapore, the National Gallery houses the world’s largest collection of Southeast Asian art. Housed inside Singapore’s Former City Hall and Supreme Court, the gallery boasts striking architecture with a sweeping glass-and-steel roof structure.

Address: 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957

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Marina Bay

Marina Bay features three 55-storey hotel towers canopied by the largest rooftop infinity pool in the world. It also includes a lotus-shaped museum, lights and sound show, a casino, Singapore’s largest nightclub, 800,000 square feet of shopping and dining space, and much more!

Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956

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Emerald Hill

Emerald Hill is located near Orchard Road and serves as a window into Singapore’s colonial past. Dotted with Peranakan shophouses — decked in Art Deco and Chinese baroque influences, lively night clubs, and a string of retail outlets, this area is among the most photogenic in the Lion City.

Also read | Shop, Slurp, And Surf: How To Spend A Perfect Day At Singapore’s Orchard Road

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Goldhill Plaza

Goldhill Plaza is not a tourist attraction per se, unlike the other filming locations. It is a luxe 999-year leasehold commercial property located in the upscale neighbourhood of Newton.

Address: 51 Goldhill Plaza, Singapore 308900

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Take a look at the complete ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’ music video here:

While all seven members of the boy band BTS — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Taehyung, Jimin, and Jungkook — enlisted for mandatory Korean military service in 2022 and 2023, the band will reunite by June-end 2025. Jin and J-Hope have completed their military service, and the fans are waiting for the other members to come back and perform as a band.

(Feature image credit: HYBE LABELS/Youtube)

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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.

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