BTS’s Jungkook continues his solo success with “Standing Next to You,” the emotional third single from his debut album Golden. Released on November 3, 2023, the song debuted at No. 6 on the UK Official Singles Chart and soared to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also dominated streaming platforms, surpassing 800 million streams on Spotify, earning Jungkook a powerful solo breakthrough.US BTS ARMY
A Golden Solo Debut That Took the World by Storm
“Standing Next to You” is the third single from Jungkook’s debut solo album, Golden, released on November 3, 2023. The song continued Jungkook’s momentum as a solo artist. It debuted at No. 6 on the UK Official Singles Chart, becoming his fourth consecutive solo top-10 single in the UK — a record for a Korean solo artist KSTATION TV. In the United States, the track debuted impressively at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing its crossover appeal.
Streaming Records: A Fast Climb to 800M+ Streams
“Standing Next to You” also smashed streaming records. It became Jungkook’s third solo song to exceed 800 million Spotify streams, doing so faster than most K-pop solo tracks Official Charts, US BTS ARMY, Asia News Network.
Impressive Chart Longevity in the UK
The song’s popularity didn’t fade quickly. As of August 2025, it re-entered the UK Official Physical Singles Chart at No. 75, marking its 33rd week on the chart — a testament to its enduring appeal and physical sales strength X (formerly Twitter), KSTATION TV, Instagram.
Musical Style & Promotion Highlights
“Standing Next to You” blends retro-funk grooves and Jungkook’s rhythmic vocals — well-aligned with the Golden album's aesthetic Reddit. Jungkook first performed the song live with a band at an iHeartRadio album release party and brought it to American TV with electrifying renditions on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Today Show’s Citi Concert Series.
Fan Reaction: ARMY’s Pride and the Golden Boy’s Solo Journey
ARMY worldwide cheered Jungkook’s solo achievements, recognizing how he balances his identity as both BTS’s maknae and a world-class solo artist. The song’s global success symbolizes his golden touch — blending emotional sincerity with universal melodies.
Cultural Resonance: A New Standard for K-Pop Soloists
With charting in multiple countries and record-breaking streams, “Standing Next to You” stands as one of the most successful K-pop solo tracks in history NME, Vogue, Indiatimes, Reddit, US BTS ARMY. Jungkook’s ability to lead with such a strong solo push emphasizes his place among the global music elite.
Wrap-up
From breaking streaming records to topping charts and captivating audiences live, Jungkook’s “Standing Next to You” marks a defining moment in his solo career. The accomplishments of this single — from its UK and U.S. chart success to its enduring presence on streaming platforms — reflect his boundless talent as the Golden Boy of K-pop. As BTS reunites and the world welcomes his next chapter, this milestone promises even greater heights ahead.
References
- [Wikipedia – Standing Next to You overview]위키백과
- [Wikipedia – Jungkook UK top-10 record]위키백과
- [StarNews Korea – chart stats: UK & Billboard]스타뉴스
- [USBTSARMY – streaming milestones]US BTS ARMY
- [KstationTV – re-entry UK Physical Singles Chart]X (formerly Twitter), KSTATION TV, Instagram
- [Reddit/X post confirming chart re-entry]X (formerly Twitter)
- [Wikipedia – album & live performance details]위키백과
- [Reddit (r/bangtan) – song style description]Vogue, Reddit, Reddit
