FIRST TIME REACTING TO 정국 (Jung Kook) 'Standing Next to You' Official MV

[@BrilliantHuman]

The music director has said that this MV was inspired my Romeo and Juliet (the Leo + Claire version) and JK's delivery definitely has touches of MJ and we see that represented in some of the dance elements as well. BTS have a history of paying respect to MJ for sure, with JK and Jimin having done a special choreo to one of MJs songs many years ago. Standing Next to You is my fav of JKs releases that have MV, there are a few b-sides from Golden that are my absolute favourites (Please Don't Change, Closer to You + Somebody) but SNTY is that song for me in terms of performance...so much drama!

[@hasibahmdadnan]

He's paying homage to MJ with this song. Diana Ross said that MJ is coming through all the moves as she revealed recently that this song is one of her favourite. The MV was filmed at an abandoned power station in Budapest, Hungary. The power station was built in 1914 but abandoned in 2000. Quite a number of movies filmed there. The MV was inspired by Baz Luhrmann's 1996 movie; Romeo and Juliet (the one with Leo DiCaprio).

[@MCDofWCR]

Thank you so much for the backstory and trivia ☺️🖤

[@exlguns6417]

jungkook vocals are smooth like butter

[@michelekcmo1]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jungkook and me! 💜

[@MCDofWCR]

@@michelekcmo1 happy birthday! 🎂🖤🖤

[@michelekcmo1]

@@MCDofWCR thank you 😉💜

[@CrowYing]

This was intentionally an homage to Michael, they talk about it how it was intended on the choices all over the record. Since it was a presentation of Jungkook as a solo artist ( even though Seven was his pre release track and actual debut single) they wanted to show his influences, his vocal mastery and his projection for the future of his career as a soloist, at least that's why I think they made that choice. I would recommend for you to check any of his live performances, maybe the TSX guerrilla concert in Times Square or any you can find. You will be impressed, not all studio singers can pull off flawless vocals live ( while dancing) like JK can. He is a King. Thanks for reaction

[@MCDofWCR]

You are very welcome and thank you for explaining the track a little more 🖤

[@WiseOwl_so_1d_like_to_think]

The iheart radio performance of SNTY (with a more ROCK arrangement) was with a superb LIVE band. Plus he did a second song from his album on that stage, entitled Hate you. Would love to see how you relate to that ballad.

[@MCDofWCR]

Nice one! Thank you for bringing it to my attention:) I’ll take a cheeky peek 🖤

[@angiesplaylist23]

Jungkook is such an incredible vocalist and performer🔥

[@MCDofWCR]

He absolutely is!

[@arasa0828]

I love JK💜

[@candicesmith-mackenzie6303]

The wings are definitely a nod to BTS, but also in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet, when they meet Juliet is wearing wings. The visuals are from the movie again. The lighting and the hole in the tunnel and stage. Works so well for the Golden theme. And yes, you nailed it an homage to MJ. 😘💜🫶🏻🫰🏻

[@MCDofWCR]

That definitely makes sense. I remember watching the film at school! 🖤

[@coolx4329]

Plz react to Jungkook Full Golden Album 1- Standing next to U official MV 2- Seven MV ft Latto 3- 3D MV ft Jack Harlow 4- Yes or No 5- Closer to U 6- Plz don't Change 7- Hate U Visualizer 8- Somebody 9- Too Sad To Dance 10- Shot Glass of Tears

[@mariaelenagrauromero1825]

REACT AUDACY LIVE JUNGKOOK PERFORMANCE REACT STANDING NEXT TO YOU iHeartRadio LIVE JUNGKOOK PERFORMANCE

[@Lungette1]

Funny you should premiere this today. His birthday is September 1st! :D Edited to add: You are right on the money with the MJ references. This song was a nod to Michael Jackson. You can even see the way he's dressed is very reminiscent of MJ's style. The jacket with the adornments, the suit etc. The dance break has the classic crotch grab and the lean. It's just fantastic. There's a version of this song and a MV featuring Usher. I recommend you check that out too. Also very very good! The video is inspired by Baz Lurhmann's Romeo + Juliet. Hence the wings and the woman dressed in white. Thanks for the reaction, dude. Missed you! 💜

[@MCDofWCR]

Happy birthday to Jung Kook! 🖤 it’s an excellent homage in my opinion. Really enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching - I missed you guys too 🖤

[@sheilamena6360]

Muchas gracias por reaccionar a Standing Next to You, feliz cumpleaño GOLDENNNN.

[@chrysanthemumlilyforever]

The tunnel represents Jungkook album "GOLDEN". It looks golden at the end of the tunnel.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@MCDofWCR]

Ahhh that makes a lot of sense! Thank you 🖤

[@АйгулАманова-ю8в]

Love you Jungkook 💜🇰🇿

[@YJ-fx5tb]

By listening to the solo stuffs, we could really see each different sides of members

[@MCDofWCR]

@@YJ-fx5tb you are absolutely right!

[@irisr.fullwood1345]

❤🎉😜😘😍💜THANK YOU! SWEETIE 😙 IT'S ALL GOOOD!!

[@ivettecovarrubias4230]

Love JK and love BTS

[@STAY.IKNOWYOUKNOWWEKNOW...]

Completely right, a homage to MJ.

[@MCDofWCR]

It’s a really great one too!

[@elinabek2373]

Jung Kook is a LEGEND You should watch the live version on the tonight show

[@MCDofWCR]

I think this would be fun to check out live for sure! 🖤

[@rositasoe6379]

Happy 23rd birthday Jaykaaaayyy... Man boy is 23 y.o for 5 years now. May he stays 23 for another two or three more years...

[@Kookiepookie2025]

Lol 😂😂😂😂 no he is 21 forever

[@Deb.Blakley.Rasmussen]

💜

[@ksverhagen3082]

This is a tribute to Michael Jackson. Personally I'm Jeon Kook fan rather than M, this is one of my favorite one that he does.

[@MCDofWCR]

It’s definitely very good!

[@whatevs4314]

This was an homage to MJ.

[@alicesworld1]

72 year old BTS Army here. First let me mention the correct pronunciation of his name. Jung Kook is actually two words but most people spell it as one. The J is pronounced as a cross between "J" and "Ch". The K in the Kook part is more silent and replaced with a "G" sound on the front of "cook". (Like cook dinner). So "Chung Gook" is more correct. There is a very short video on yt to hear the correct pronunciation of Jungkook OR you can call him JK for short. He is the main vocalist for the Global phenomenon BTS which you may already know. BTS was recently named as the "Most Streamed Group of All Time". His label announced this track as a subtle homage to MJ. It was his third Official solo release leading up to his record setting album "Golden" that currently has 4+ billion streams. Jung Kook is known for his rare perfect pitch. He did a big feature song with Charlie Puth called "Left and Right" a couple of years ago. Charlie is known for his perfect pitch and commented on JK having it as well. None of Jung Kook's solo releases are Kpop. They are all English and all American productions and should not be considered Kpop for that reason. Even his dancers are famous American dancer/choreographers. Jungkook is the only Korean involved with creating his solo work. This song was written and produced by Grammy Award winning Producer of the Year Andrew Watt and a team of notable American/Canadian songwriters Jon Bellion and Ali Tamposi. It was co-written and produced by the Canadian producer/songwriter known as Cirkut. It was recorded at Watt's L.A. Studio and this video was filmed in L.A. Andrew Watt has produced albums for Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, the Rolling Stones new album and other notables. The Canadian producer Cirkut also has impressive credits such as producing for "The Weeknd" and others. Watt and Cirkut plus others from their team of songwriters were also involved with his first official solo release "Seven" Feat. Latto and also his album "Golden". "Seven" broke streaming records right out of the gate. It is the fastest song in Spotify history to reach 100 million streams and scored an "All Kill" debut on the Billboard charts: #1 Billboard Hot 100 #1 Billboard Global 200. #1 Billboard Global 200 excluding U.S. Both of his next two singles debuted in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 including this song. This song was preceded by "3D" Feat. Jack Harlow. All 7 BTS members have released exceptional solo work with great success. IMO, JK, with his all English pop album and singles, has been the most popular and has received over 80 awards for his solo works. Thanks for your nice reaction! 💜

[@MCDofWCR]

Thank you so much for the detailed comment about JK - he’s already had quite the storied career and is an exceptionally talented person 🖤🖤