Standing Next to You

"Standing Next to You"
Single by Jungkook
from the album Golden
ReleasedNovember 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)
Genre
Length3:26
LabelBig Hit
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Jungkook singles chronology
"Too Much"
(2023) 		"Standing Next to You"
(2023) 		"Never Let Go"
(2024)
Music video
"Standing Next to You" on YouTube
Usher singles chronology
"Transparency"
(2023) 		"Standing Next to You" (remix)
(2023) 		"Ruin"
(2024)
Performance video
"Standing Next to You (Remix)" on YouTube

"Standing Next to You" is a song by South Korean singer Jungkook of BTS. It was released on November 3, 2023, as the third single from his debut studio album Golden (2023). It reached the top ten in Lithuania, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Latvia, Japan, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States. In the United Kingdom, it became Jungkook's fourth consecutive top ten entry on the UK Singles Chart. A remix with American singer Usher, later included on his ninth studio album Coming Home (2024), was released on December 1, 2023.

Background and release

On October 15, 2023, "Standing Next to You" was revealed as the fourth track on and next single from Jungkook's upcoming debut album, Golden,[2] according to an announcement by Big Hit.[3] The song marks the second collaboration between Jungkook and American singer-songwriter Andrew Watt and Canadian record producer Cirkut, following "Seven" earlier that year.[4] An official announcement poster for the single, including the exact time of release, were revealed the next day,[5] depicting Jungkook in a black blazer and a chain leaning against a gray backdrop.[6] The single's cover artwork, consisting of simple red, blue, and gray lettering against a black background, was revealed on streaming services later that day.[7]

A remix of the single, with American singer Usher, was released on December 1, 2023.[8]

Music video

Directed by Tanu Muino and filmed in Budapest,[1] Jungkook pursues a "mysterious femme fatale" while "showcasing his dance skills through elaborate choreography" performed at various locations with a group of dancers. At the end of the video, Jungkook and the woman stand face-to-face with each other.[9][10]

Live performances

Jungkook performed "Standing Next to You" for the first time, accompanied by a live band, at an album release party hosted by iHeartRadio on November 5, 2023, in honor of Golden.[11] He gave the premiere US television performance of the song on the November 7 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[12] The following day, the singer performed it during his appearance on the Today Show as part of the program's Citi Concert Series,[13] then again on November 9 during a surprise five-song set presented on the TSX Entertainment stage at Times Square in New York City; the show was announced 30 minutes prior to its start and livestreamed via BTS' channel on YouTube and the Xbox channel on Twitch.[14][15]

Accolades

"Standing Next to You" won two first-place trophies on the November 9 and 16, 2023, episodes of M Countdown,[16][17] and three consecutive Melon Popularity awards from November 20 to December 4.[18]

Year-end lists for "Standing Next to You"
Critic/Publication List Rank Ref.
Dazed Top 50 best K-pop tracks of 2023 28 [19]
Grammy 15 K-Pop Songs That Took 2023 By Storm N/A [20]
Los Angeles Times The 100 Best Songs of 2023 25 [21]

Track listing

  • CD and digital single
  1. "Standing Next to You" – 3:26
  • Digital – The Remixes
  1. "Standing Next to You" – 3:26
  2. "Standing Next to You" (instrumental) – 3:22
  3. "Standing Next to You" (Slow Jam remix) – 3:16
  4. "Standing Next to You" (PBR&B remix) – 3:16
  5. "Standing Next to You" (Latin Trap remix) – 2:56
  6. "Standing Next to You" (Holiday remix) – 3:18
  7. "Standing Next to You" (Future Funk remix) – 3:17
  8. "Standing Next to You" (Band version) – 3:24
  • Digital – Usher remix
  1. "Standing Next to You" (Usher remix) – 3:34

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Standing Next to You"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[80] Platinum 80,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[81] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Standing Next to You"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various November 3, 2023
Original Big Hit [82]
November 6, 2023
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 The Remixes [83]
December 1, 2023 Usher remix [84]
Italy February 1, 2024 Radio airplay
  • Original
  • Usher remix
 Universal [85]

Notes

  1. ^ Johntá Austin and Usher Raymond IV are credited on the remix with Usher only.

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