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In the video, Bieber plays the boyfriend of actress Christine Ko's character, who is diagnosed with cancer and her condition slowly deteriorates -- forcing Bieber to consider taking drastic measures as the bills continue to pile up. After selling everything he can to afford her treatments, the Grammy winner then uses a toy gun to rob a bank and leads police on a major chase.

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\"Hold On\" is the latest release from Bieber's upcoming sixth studio album \"JUSTICE,\" which will also include the singer's current hits \"Lonely,\" \"Holy\" and \"Anyone.\"

The EP comes out March 19.

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