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Singapore landmarks showcased in BTS' Jin's new music video

Published May 21, 2025 06:17 pm

At A Glance

  • Jin's agency, Big Hit Music, worked together with the Singapore Tourism Board to produce the video.
BTS' Jin in the music video (Big Hit Music)
BTS' Jin in the music video (Big Hit Music)

The music video for K-pop boy band BTS member Jin’s “Don’t Say You Love Me” allows viewers a virtual trip to Singapore inasmuch as it features some of the Lion City's iconic landmarks.

This is due to Jin's agency, Big Hit Music, working together with the Singapore Tourism Board to produce the video.  
BTS' Jin in the music video (Big Hit Music)
BTS' Jin in the music video (Big Hit Music)
BTS' Jin in the music video (Big Hit Music)
BTS' Jin in the music video (Big Hit Music)

“The collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board beautifully brought together the charm of the local scenery and the message Jin hopes to share through his music. We hope that many will enjoy Jin's new album and the music video for the main track,” an official of Big Hit Music said. 

“This collaboration was a unique opportunity to showcase Singapore’s culture, nature, and architecture through a charming blend with Jin’s music. We hope that people around the world will come to see and experience Singapore from a new perspective through the music video,” said Serene Tan, executive director, North Asia, Singapore Tourism Boar. 

The music video was launched globally on HYBE Labels’ YouTube channel, with cross-posting on STB’s social media platforms on May 16.

It has garnered 10 million views on YouTube as of this writing.

Singapore locations featured in Jin’s “Don’t Say You Love Me” and Behind-the-Scenes Video

Goldhill Plaza

Goldhill Plaza is a distinctive commercial landmark in Singapore’s Novena district, known for its unique circular design and prime location with easy access to MRT stations, expressways, and nearby shopping, dining, and medical facilities.

Marina Bay

Marina Bay is Singapore’s premier waterfront district, renowned for its iconic skyline featuring Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and the Merlion. It offers world-class dining, luxury shopping, and vibrant entertainment, all easily accessible via Marina Bay MRT interchange.

National Gallery Singapore

Located in the heart of the Civic District, the National Gallery Singapore is housed in two beautifully restored national the former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings. It showcases the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian modern art, with over 8,000 pieces. The gallery combines rich history, striking architecture, and vibrant cultural exhibitions, complemented by acclaimed dining options like the three-Michelin-starred Odette.

Keng Eng Kee Seafood

Keng Eng Kee Seafood is a beloved family-run zi char restaurant in Singapore, renowned for its authentic Hainanese and Cantonese-style seafood dishes. Listed in the Michelin Guide, the restaurant gained international recognition after being featured on Netflix’s “Street Food: Asia.”

Emerald Hill

Emerald Hill is a charming heritage enclave near Orchard Road, known for its beautifully restored Peranakan shophouses with intricate Chinese Baroque architecture. Once a 19th-century nutmeg plantation, it now offers a vibrant mix of private residences and stylish bars.

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is a 105-hectare urban park in Singapore, famous for its iconic Supertree Grove and two cooled conservatories – the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. The park offers stunning horticultural displays combined with innovative sustainability features, and its nightly Garden Rhapsody light and sound show at the Supertree Grove is a dazzling highlight for visitors.

Anderson Bridge

Built in 1910, this bridge connects Merlion Park and Esplanade Park near the mouth of the Singapore River. Though only 70 metres long, it is renowned for its harmonious neoclassical design blending three steel arches with plaster and iron elements, now serving as a pedestrian-only heritage landmark offering scenic views of the Civic District.

Singapore Flyer

A 165-meter-tall observation wheel located at Marina Bay, offering 360-degree panoramic views of Singapore’s stunning skyline.

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