Don't Say You Love Me (Jin song)

"Don't Say You Love Me" is a song by South Korean singer Jin, released on May 16, 2025 as the lead single from his second EP Echo (2025). It was written and produced by Tiggs and Wyatt Sanders.

"Don't Say You Love Me"
Single by Jin
from the EP Echo
Released	May 16, 2025
Genre	Pop
Length	3:00
Label	Big Hit
Songwriter(s)	Nathan Fertig Wyatt Sanders
Producer(s)	Tiggs Sanders
Jin singles chronology
"Close to You" (2025) "Don't Say You Love Me" (2025)
Music video
"Don't Say You Love Me" on YouTube

Background

Jin selected the song as the lead single because he felt it was "pleasant to listen to" and "the easiest on the ears" among the tracks from Echo.^[1]

Lyrics and composition

The song is about a couple struggling to break up despite their failing relationship,^[1][2][3] with lyrics depicting their inner conflicts,^[2] sadness and ambivalence.^[3] In the first verse, Jin revolves around the difficulty for him to move on. He asks his ex to help him with letting go during the chorus: "Don't tell me that you're gonna miss me / Just tell me that you wanna kill me".^[4]

Critical reception

Maria Letícia L. Gomes of Clash described the song as "sonically soft and emotionally unresolved", adding that "With its restrained structure and light melody, it hovers around the pain of a relationship that won't cleanly end. Jin's calm delivery aligns with the theme, holding back rather than spilling over. The simplicity serves the song, even though it would risk fading into a cliche pop formula if not for the emotion in his phrasing, which changes the track for the better."^[5] Nmesoma Okechukwu of Euphoria remarked "if there's a song that I think has a moderate staying power, it's Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me.' He's obviously mastered his voice, because he could oh so swiftly shift through notes that it feels like your ears are on holiday."^[4]

Music video

The music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Yongseok Choi, it was filmed in Singapore in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board.^[6] The video stars South Korean actress Shin Se-kyung and was the first time that Jin worked with an actor.^[1] It opens with Jin watching Shin drive away. As he visits tourist attractions (including the Goldhill Plaza, Marina Bay, National Gallery Singapore, Anderson Bridge and Singapore Flyer),^[6] Jin has visions of Shin in these places and is haunted by memories of their relationship.^[2][4][6] In the finale, Jin chases her departing car and eventually reunites with Shin.^[2]

Live performances

Jin performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 21, 2025.^[7]

Track listing

• CD single

1. "Don't Say You Love Me" – 3:00

• CD single – instrumental

1. "Don't Say You Love Me" – 3:00
2. "Don't Say You Love Me" (instrumental) – 3:00

• Digital download and streaming – remixes

1. "Don't Say You Love Me" – 3:00
2. "Don't Say You Love Me" (instrumental) – 3:00
3. "Don't Say You Love Me" (band version) – 3:02
4. "Don't Say You Love Me" (lofi remix) – 2:24
5. "Don't Say You Love Me" (disco remix) – 3:12
6. "Don't Say You Love Me" (synthwave remix) – 2:35
7. "Don't Say You Love Me" (90s pop remix) – 3:10
8. "Don't Say You Love Me" (future pop remix) – 2:26

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Don't Say You Love Me" Chart (2025) Peak position Argentina Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[8] 9 Argentina Anglo Streaming (Monitor Latino)[8] 15 Bolivia (Billboard)[9] 4 Brazil (Brasil Hot 100)[10] 40 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 87 Chile Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[12] 10 Dominican Republic Anglo (Monitor Latino)[13] 15 Dominican Republic Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[13] 9 Ecuador Anglo (Monitor Latino)[14] 4 Ecuador Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[14] 2 Global 200 (Billboard)[15] 6 Guatemala Anglo (Monitor Latino)[16] 2 Guatemala Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[16] 6 Hong Kong (Billboard)[17] 8 India International (IMI)[18] 1 Indonesia (IFPI)[19] 14 Japan (Japan Hot 100)[20] 28 Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[21] 43 Lithuania (AGATA)[22] 4 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[23] 46 Malaysia (IFPI)[24] 5 Malaysia International (RIM)[25] 3 Mexico Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[26] 18 Middle East and North Africa (IFPI)[27] 3 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[28] 5 Peru (Billboard)[29] 5 Philippines (IFPI)[30] 12 Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[31] 9 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[32] 87 Russia Streaming (TopHit)[33] 83 Singapore (RIAS)[34] 1 South Korea (Circle)[35] 89 Taiwan (Billboard)[36] 9 Thailand (IFPI)[37] 8 United Arab Emirates (IFPI)[38] 1 UK Singles (OCC)[39] 58 US Billboard Hot 100[40] 90 Vietnam (IFPI)[41] 7 Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)[42] 5

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "Don't Say You Love Me" Chart (2025) Peak position Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[43] 79 South Korea (Circle)[44] 180

Release history

"Don't Say You Love Me" release history

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label	Ref.
Various	May 16, 2025	CD single digital download streaming	Original	Big Hit	[45]
		CD single	Original instrumental		[46]
	May 20, 2025	Digital download streaming	Remixes		[47]
Italy	June 5, 2025	Radio airplay	Original	EMI	[48]