"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.

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, according to an announcement by Big Hit. 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. An official announcement poster for the single, including the exact time of release, were revealed the next day, depicting Jung Kook in a black blazer and a chain leaning against a gray backdrop. 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.

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

Music video Directed by Tanu Muino and filmed in Budapest, 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.

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. He gave the premiere US television performance of the song on the November 7 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The following day, the singer performed it during his appearance on the Today Show as part of the program's Citi Concert Series, 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.

Covers "Standing Next to You" has also been covered by several other artists. In February 2024, actor and singer Ahn Hyo-seop covered the song as part of a show in Tokyo. In September 2025, singer Ryujin of the girl group Itzy performed the song at the group's fan meeting event. In December 2025, the song was covered by Kazuha of the girl group Le Sserafim at the KBS Song Festival.

Accolades "Standing Next to You" won two first-place trophies on the November 9 and 16, 2023, episodes of M Countdown, and three consecutive Melon Popularity awards from November 20 to December 4. (Note: Scroll down page to view weekly winners.)

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

Track listing CD and digital single "Standing Next to You" – 3:26

Digital – The Remixes "Standing Next to You" – 3:26 "Standing Next to You" (instrumental) – 3:22 "Standing Next to You" (Slow Jam remix) – 3:16 "Standing Next to You" (PBR&B remix) – 3:16 "Standing Next to You" (Latin Trap remix) – 2:56 "Standing Next to You" (Holiday remix) – 3:18 "Standing Next to You" (Future Funk remix) – 3:17 "Standing Next to You" (Band version) – 3:24

Digital – Usher remix "Standing Next to You" (Usher remix) – 3:34

Charts

Weekly charts + Chart (2023–2024) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 33 Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 16 Bolivia (Billboard) 19 CIS Airplay (TopHit) 20 France (SNEP) 44 Greece International (IFPI) 10 Hong Kong (Billboard) 3 India International Singles (IMI) 2 Indonesia (Billboard) 2 Japan (Japan Hot 100) 12 Japan Combined Singles (Oricon) 12 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 3 Latvia Airplay (LAIPA) 8 Latvia Streaming (LAIPA) 9 Lithuania (AGATA) 2 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) 16 Luxembourg (Billboard) 20 Malaysia (Billboard) 2 Malaysia International (RIM) 2 MENA (IFPI) 1 Netherlands (Tipparade) 4 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 25 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 13 Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100) 60 North Africa (IFPI) 3 Peru (Billboard) 8 Philippines (Billboard) 3 Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100) 63 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50) 12 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50) 10 Saudi Arabia (IFPI) 4 Singapore (RIAS) 2 South Korea (Circle) 6 Suriname (Nationale Top 40) 12 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 75 Taiwan (Billboard) 4 UAE (IFPI) 1 Vietnam Hot 100 (Billboard) 4

Monthly charts + Chart (20232024) Position Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 18 CIS Airplay (TopHit) 24 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 4 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) 11 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 12 South Korea (Circle) 9

Year-end charts + Chart (2024) Position Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 46 CIS Airplay (TopHit) 43 Global 200 (Billboard) 36 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 7 Philippines (Philippines Hot 100) 53 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 21 South Korea (Circle) 121

Certifications

Release history + Region Date Format(s) Version Label Various November 3, 2023 Original Big Hit November 6, 2023 The Remixes December 1, 2023 Usher remixReferences for "Standing Next to You" (Usher remix) release: Italy February 1, 2024 Radio airplay Universal

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