Don't Say You Love Me: Who is BTS' Jin's female lead in Echo title track release? Singer to romance THIS actress

Jin's agency revealed the mystery woman starring in the Don't Say You Love Me music video as Jin's girlfriend. Read to find out who the popular celebrity is.

Updated on May 13, 2025  |  10:39 AM IST |  51K
Don't Say You Love Me MV posters: courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC
Don't Say You Love Me MV posters: courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC

BTS member Jin is set to make his much-awaited solo comeback by releasing a seven-track Echo album in a week. Ahead of that, he unveiled posters for the lead single, Don't Say You Love Me, featuring a mystery woman that sparked curiosity among fans. On May 13, Jin's agency finally put an end to all speculation by announcing the identity of the woman starring as Jin's girlfriend in the poignant music video, as reported by K-media outlet Star News.

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Don't Say You Love Me's concept revolves around lovers who are unable to let go of each other even when the relationship turns toxic. The posters depicted Jin in a romantic scenario with a woman, leaving fans eager to discover who would be sharing the screen with the BTS member and witnessing his acting side. As per Star News, Jin's agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, shared with them that the female lead in Don't Say You Love Me was an actress. She is none other than the highly speculated Shin Se Kyung of the Run On drama.


A large number of fans already predicted her presence in the main Echo track, sharing it on the fan discussion portal Pannchoa. With Jin's agency confirming the rumors to be true, fans are over the moon at the talented actress' on-screen union with the artist. The posters showcased Jin running hand-in-hand with Shin Se Kyung, painting a picture of an exciting yet innocent love. In another one, he can be seen standing face-to-face with the actress, showcasing either a climactic confrontation regarding the relationship's future or portraying a romantic eye-locking scene.

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The posters and the song descriptions already made it clear that Don't Say You Love Me will feature poignant lyrics, promising a heart-wrenching listening experience. In Jin's recently released clip from his variety show Screwballs appearance, the BTS member was heard spoiling a bit of the song's story concept. Jin said the track was about "lovers on the verge of breakups, going 'I'd die without you.'

The taglines "Mixed eyes and tangled hearts" and "A man left alone at the place where the love has left, will we be able to love again?" displayed on the poster added to the sentiment.

ALSO READ: BTS’ Jin previews an estranged relationship with his girlfriend in posters for Don’t Say You Love Me comeback

Credits: BIGHIT MUSIC, Star News, Pannchoa
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