BTS’ Jungkook collabs with Usher for Standing Next to You remix

BTS member Jungkook and R&B legend Usher recently collaborated for the remix of Jungkook's song titled Standing Next to You. The track originally featured on his debut album, Golden, that released in November this year. The track was teased earlier in the week and the new rendition features Usher lending his vocals to the already upbeat song.

What is new in the Standing Next To You remix?

Standing Next To You retains the original’s disco beat with Jungkook's verses before Usher pop beat magic. "Stop, can you feel that?/ It’s like heaven and earth moves whenever we touch/ No, for real, I know you feel that/ The universe approves when you and I dance," Usher sings in the remix track.

"So elegant and heaven sent these vibes, yeah/ It’s way, way too early to leave, we go away," Usher adds, before singing the pre-chorus: "You know that, all night long, we rock to this/ Screamin’, I’ll testify this lovin’/ All night long, we flock to this/ Screamin’, I’ll testify that/ We’ll survive the test of time."

About Golden's debut

Jungkook unveiled his debut album, Golden, in November, coinciding with the release of the music video for Standing Next to You. The track featured Jungkook's versatility and the theme centered around his evolution during the challenging times.

His debut album not only features with idols like Jack Harlow, Latto, and DJ Snake but also boasts production credits from heavyweights such as Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes.

Jungkook to enlist in the army

Jungkook confirmed he will begin his compulsory service in South Career next month and thanked his fans for all of their support so far as he looked ahead to his "new journey."

He wrote in a statement shared on Weverse translated from Korean to English, "It's already the end of November. It's very windy. I'm sure you all know, so I'm writing a short letter to you. In December, I will start a new journey," the 26-year-old continued.

"I'm leaving you for a while to serve in the military. As I share this news, I feel heavy on one hand, and on the other hand, I'm reminded of precious memories with ARMY, so my heart warms up. Every moment I've spent with you has been the brightest time of my life."

The 'Standing Next to You' singer said he wouldn't ask his fans to "wait" until he can make music again but promised to get back to his chart career as soon as he can.

He added, "Thank you so much for supporting my dream and walking with me silently. I'm careful to tell you to wait for me while I'm in the military a year and a half is a long time, so I can't say anything selfish."

"I promise that I'll be back on stage with a more mature side where I always am," he continued. "I will miss you deeply in my heart as I wait for the day when we can meet again and share new stories. Please don't get sick, and stay healthy. I love you."

Meanwhile, BigHit Music confirmed that as well as Jungkook, his bandmates RM, Jimin and V have begun the enlistment process.

(With inputs from IANS)