Usher reveals reason behind the collaboration with BTS Jungkook
Usher, preparing for his Super Bowl halftime show, recently discussed collaborating on a remix of BTS Jungkook's track. While promoting his latest album, 'Coming Home,' Usher explained the motivation behind remixing 'Standing Next to You' in an iHeartRadio interview, expressing that the dance choreography reminded him of a young Michael Jackson.
Usher on why he collaborated with BTS Jungkook
Initially announced by the BTS star in November last year, Usher, on the release date of 'Coming Home' (February 9), expressed his interest in doing more in the K-pop genre after working on Jungkook's song. "I'm now recognizing I have K-Pop fans. So, I guess I gotta do more in that area, yeah?" he continued. "I love this song because it made me feel like early Michael. Something about it made me think about those days, made me think about Rock With You," Usher added.
BTS member Jungkook has collaborated with American singer Usher for a special version of his song 'Standing Next to You'. The collab version was released in December, and fans went ga-ga over it.
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Usher shared a post on the same morning which had a photo of him with Jungkook, in what seemed like a set. That led to fans speculating that the BTS member and Usher might have also shot a music video together. "Standing Next To You (Usher Remix) is OUT NOW!! Shoutout my brother Jung Kook," Usher posted on X.
Jungkook's label BigHit Music has described the remix as adding "a velvety touch to the energetic vibe of the original version, showcasing the synergy between the two artists in full force." Here are more reactions of fans to the Usher-Jungkook collab.
Standing Next to You is the lead song from Jungkook's first solo album, Golden, which was released in November. The all-English album includes several other collaborations, including one with Jack Harlow on the song 3D. Jungkook also collaborated with another American music star, Justin Timberlake, to release a special version of 3D.
About BTS military service
Currently, BTS members Park Jimin and Jeon Jungkook began their mandatory military service on Tuesday. A day after members Kim Namjoon and Kim Taehyung entered the military, the last two of the Bangtan Boys were seen enlisting. Older members Suga aka Min Yoongi and J-hope (real name Jung Hoseok) were present to send off the Jungkook and Jimin.
