Shawn Mendes walks barefoot with friends along the beach in Santa Monica, CA. He was seen in black boardshorts and appeared to be in good spirits amid a mental health break from his bustling career.

Barefooted Friends is a South Korean reality-variety show; a part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup, along with Running Man. It was first aired on April 21, 2013. The show is an "real outdoor hardship ...