The music video for Standing Next to You, the third single from BTS member Jungkook’s debut solo album Golden, is finally out on Friday, November 3. High on funky beats, the K-pop idol encapsulates the almost 4-minute-long with his exceptional dance prowess performing elaborate choreography. Standing Next to You articulates the feeling of love but it is far different from your usual romantic number. The soft and slow pace of the track is accentuated by rhythmic drums to set a tone that’s sure to move your body. Jungkook makes his entry in a ‘Limos only’ area looking dapper in formal-vest fit and what kick-starts later is his chase for a mysterious beauty.
He plays it slowly dancing in an illuminated tunnel with golden lights synonymous with the title of his album. Sometimes chasing the mysterious girl and sometimes grooving around her, Jungkook’s lyrics testify, “We’ll survive the test of time/ They can’t deny our love/ They can’t divide us." After the tunnel sequence, the K-pop idol takes on a Michael Jackson-esque avatar in a stylish jacket embellished with metallic tassels.
He also emulates some of the late legend’s signature moves perfectly in sync with background dancers on a rough stage. Just before the second chorus, he models a majestic pair of black angel wings, the only dark-themed element in the otherwise golden-lit video. “Standing next to you/ Standing in the fire next to you/ You know it’s deeper than the train/ it’s deeper than the pain/ When it’s deep like DNA/ Something they can’t take away," he packs in the catchy chorus.
The BTS maknae ends the music video with a thrilling on-stage dance segment as he finally stands next to his mysterious girl. Take a look at the video here:
The song is preceded by his previous smash-hits Seven with Latto and 3D featuring Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow. Besides this, Golden is filled with multiple collaborations of Jungkook with high-end musicians. With the likes of Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes credited as songwriters, he joined hands with DJ Snake and Major Lazer for Please Don’t Change and Closer To You respectively.
Jungkook’s debut solo album Golden released on Friday, November 3.
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