According to data from Spotify, Jungkook's song "Standing next to you" has surpassed 1.5 billion streams on this platform. The achievement continues to affirm the international appeal of the BTS member even though the product was released in 2023.
This is the second song in Jungkook's solo career to reach 1.5 billion listens on Spotify. Previously, the male singer achieved a similar record with the hit "Seven".
Standing next to you" is the title track of Jungkook's debut solo album "Golden", released in November 2023. The song conveys a message about lasting love, expressing the promise to always be by the side of the person you love despite having to go through difficulties.
The product is built on the classic disco-funk sound but is processed in a modern direction. The harmony is outstanding with brass horns, strong drumbeats and Jungkook's rhythmic voice. The song also creates conditions for the male singer to simultaneously show his singing and dancing ability.
At the end of 2023, Jungkook performed "Standing next to you" at the TSX Entertainment stage in Times Square, New York (USA). The performance with a standing microphone, decisive choreography and stage presence of the male singer received great attention from international audiences.
After its release, "Standing next to you" debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on November 18, 2023. The song stayed on the chart for a total of 19 weeks, becoming Jungkook's solo product with the longest existence on this chart.
In the UK, the song debuted at number 6 on the Official Singles Top 100 chart and maintained the ranking for 11 weeks. "Standing next to you" was also recognized in the list of most performed songs of the year at the BMI Pop Awards 2025.
The product also brought Jungkook the top global Kpop Song award at the Billboard Music Awards 2024. In the same year, the male singer won the Best Dance Performance category for male solo artist at the MAMA Awards.
Continuing to attract a large number of listeners after nearly three years of release shows the persistent vitality of "Standing next to you". Along with "Seven", the song contributes to consolidating Jungkook's position in the group of Kpop solo artists with outstanding streaming achievements in the international market.
