Just a month after they released the glimmering and buoyant "Feel Special," the "National Girl Group" TWICE is back at it again with yet another music video to astound us all.
In the music video, the nine ladies-Jihyo, Sana, Mina, Nayeon, Dahyun, Chaeyeong, Jeongyeon, Tzuyu, and Momo-are clad in dashing outfits while separately seated on pink chairs. The blue carpet and blush staircase and wall seem to augment the jaunty feel of the music video, plus the synth-pop element of the song.
The video does not have English subtitles yet, or we are not really sure if it will have one soon. Nevertheless, "Fake & True" highlights the nonet's various charms through its flamboyant settings-in an office, a table for two with golden chains on it, in a seemingly floral monitoring studio, in a spacious white room while a glowing low ceiling chandelier hangs, and many more.
It is also apparent that Mina, though she is in the music video, did not participate in the group dance scenes. Still, her gorgeous vocals shine through as well as her radiant solo takes. We are not sure though if Mina sitting out the dance parts is related to her current health condition.
Meanwhile, Mina also did not participate in "Feel Special" promotions to focus on her health. JYP Entertainment explained, "Mina participated in the album production, but she will be absent from the showcase and promotions for their 8th mini album. We ask for your understanding."
During the showcase, Momo said, "Mina isn't able to participate in the promotions this time, but we're happy that she shot the music video with us. The most important thing is that she gets well, so I hope that she can join us when she's healthy."
Earlier this year, JYP Entertainment revealed through an official statement that Mina is struggling with an anxiety disorder.
An excerpt from the letter said, "After checking with specialized medical institutions, it was confirmed that anxiety disorder is the diagnosis for Mina's current health condition. The major characteristics of the symptoms for this are continuous anxiety or intermittent anxiety that occurs unexpectedly and also abrupt changes in the level of anxiety."
JYPE added, "Based on this variable situation, Mina's participation in scheduled activities is being decided through discussion with Mina herself and the members. In addition, Mina's participation in activities has to be decided entirely based on the objective state of Mina's health, so we ask for the understanding of fans on the decisions inevitably being partially selective."
