Jungkook of global sensation BTS has marked another remarkable achievement as the music video for his solo track ‘Standing Next to You’ has officially surpassed 200 million views on YouTube—his third solo video to reach this milestone.

On August 24 at 2:24 a.m., ‘Standing Next to You’ hit the 200 million view mark on YouTube, following in the footsteps of his previous solo singles ‘Seven (feat. Latto)’ and ‘3D (feat. Jack Harlow),’ both of which also exceeded the same view milestone.

‘Standing Next to You’ serves as the title track of Jungkook’s first solo album ‘GOLDEN,’ released in November 2023. The song captivates listeners with its heartfelt message: “Our love is deeper than anything; no matter what adversity comes our way, we will stand together.” The music video further impresses with dynamic group choreography and innovative camera work set against diverse backdrops.

Upon its release, ‘Standing Next to You’ debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (week of November 18, 2023) and remained on the chart for 19 consecutive weeks—the longest run ever for a Jungkook solo track. Additionally, the album ‘GOLDEN’ debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, tying the record for highest chart position by a K-pop soloist.

Meanwhile, BTS and its members are working towards a full-group comeback slated for spring 2026. Plans include a new album release and a large-scale world tour as the group aims to resume activities as a complete unit.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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