Standing Next to You

"Standing Next to You" is a song by South Korean singer Jung Kook 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 Jung Kook'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.

"Standing Next to You"
Single by Jung Kook
from the album Golden
Released	November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)
Genre	Funk-pop[1]
Length	3:26
Label	Big Hit
Songwriter(s)	Andrew Watt Henry Walter Ali Tamposi Jon Bellion Johntá Austin Usher Raymond IV[a]
Producer(s)	Watt Cirkut
Jung Kook 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

Background and release

On October 15, 2023, "Standing Next to You" was revealed as the fourth track on and next single from Jung Kook's upcoming debut album, Golden,^[2] according to an announcement by Big Hit.^[3] The song marks the second collaboration between Jung Kook 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 Jung Kook 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] Jung Kook 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, Jung Kook and the woman stand face-to-face with each other.^[9][10]

Live performances

Jung Kook 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

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Standing Next to You" Chart (2023–2024) Peak position Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[22] 97 Australia (ARIA)[23] 33 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[24] 51 Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[25] Usher remix 16 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[26] 43 Bolivia (Billboard)[27] 19 Brazil (Brasil Hot 100)[28] 47 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[29] 30 CIS Airplay (TopHit)[30] Usher remix 20 France (SNEP)[31] 44 Germany (GfK)[32] 55 Greece International (IFPI)[33] 10 Global 200 (Billboard)[34] 1 Hong Kong (Billboard)[35] 3 Ireland (IRMA)[36] 19 India International Singles (IMI)[37] 2 Indonesia (Billboard)[38] 2 Japan (Japan Hot 100)[39] 12 Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[40] 12 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit)[41] Usher remix 3 Latvia (LAIPA)[42] 9 Latvia Airplay (LAIPA)[43] 8 Lithuania (AGATA)[44] 2 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[45] 16 Luxembourg (Billboard)[46] 20 Malaysia (Billboard)[47] 2 Malaysia International (RIM)[48] 2 MENA (IFPI)[49] 1 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[50] 24 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[51] 71 Netherlands (Tipparade)[52] 4 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[53] 25 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[54] Usher remix 13 Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[55] 60 North Africa (IFPI)[49] 3 Peru (Billboard)[56] 8 Philippines (Billboard)[57] 3 Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[58] 63 Portugal (AFP)[59] 24 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[60] Usher Remix 13 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[61] Usher remix 13 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[62] 12 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[63] Usher remix 10 Saudi Arabia (IFPI)[49] 4 Singapore (RIAS)[64] 2 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[65] 53 South Korea (Circle)[66] 6 Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[67] 12 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[68] 75 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[69] 35 Taiwan (Billboard)[70] 4 UAE (IFPI)[49] 1 UK Singles (OCC)[71] 6 US Billboard Hot 100[72] 5 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[73] 22 Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)[74] 4

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "Standing Next to You" Chart (2023–2024) Position Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[75] Usher remix 18 CIS Airplay (TopHit)[76] Usher remix 24 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit)[77] Usher remix 4 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[78] 11 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[79] Usher remix 12 South Korea (Circle)[80] 9 Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "Standing Next to You" Chart (2024) Position Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[81] Usher Remix 46 CIS Airplay (TopHit)[82] Usher Remix 43 Global 200 (Billboard)[83] 36 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit)[84] Usher Remix 7 Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[85] 53 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[86] Usher Remix 21 South Korea (Circle)[87] 121

Certifications

Certifications for "Standing Next to You"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[88]	Platinum	80,000‡
France (SNEP)[89]	Gold	100,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[90]	Gold	15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[91]	Silver	200,000‡
Streaming
Japan (RIAJ)[92]	Gold	50,000,000†
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. † Streaming-only 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	CD single digital download streaming	Original	Big Hit	[93]
	November 6, 2023	Digital download streaming	The Remixes		[94]
	December 1, 2023		Usher remix		[95]
Italy	February 1, 2024	Radio airplay	Original Usher remix	Universal	[96]

Notes

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