BTS's Jungkook is set to make waves in the global music scene with the release of his solo album.
Jungkook will unveil his solo album titled 'GOLDEN' at 1 PM on November (KST). Inspired by Jungkook's 'golden moments' as a solo artist, the album will feature the title track 'Standing Next to You', a solo single 'Seven (feat. Latto)' in both Explicit and Clean versions, '3D (feat. Jack Harlow)', and new tracks 'Closer to You (feat. Major Lazer)', 'Yes or No', 'Please Don't Change (feat. DJ Snake)', 'Hate You', 'Somebody', 'Too Sad to Dance', and 'Shot Glass of Tears', for a total of 11 songs.
The tracklist embodies the ebb and flow of emotions from evolving relationships. The first half of the album is filled with lively tracks evoking the sensation of falling in love, while the latter half delves into the more somber mood of facing a breakup.
The Narrative Crafted by Jungkook... Every Moment Shaped by 'Golden Moments'
'GOLDEN' encapsulates Jungkook's rise from BTS's 'Golden Maknae' to a 'Global Pop Star' as a solo artist. To express his expanded musical world, Jungkook personally handpicked tracks across various genres and poured his heart into every stage of the album's creation.
Furthermore, renowned global musicians collaborated to fortify the album's appeal. The likes of British singer Ed Sheeran, Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, electronic hip-hop group Major Lazer, BloodPop, and David Stewart all participated in the production.
The featured artists are equally impressive. Besides Latto for 'Seven' and Jack Harlow for '3D', the album boasts collaborations with Major Lazer and French producer-rapper DJ Snake, enhancing the allure of the tracks.
Showcasing the Pinnacle of 'Perfected Performance' with Title Track 'Standing Next to You'
The title track, 'Standing Next to You', is a retro funk genre track highlighting Jungkook's groovy vocals. The song, which delivers a message that their love is deeper than any adversity, is perfectly harmonized with rich brass instrumentals, vibrant percussion, and Jungkook's powerful vocals. Producers Andrew Watt and Cirkut, who spearheaded this summer's mega-hit 'Seven', rejoined to produce this title track.
Notably, one cannot discuss this title track without highlighting the performance aspect. After a teaser of the music video choreography was released on the 2nd, it garnered explosive reactions. Through 'Standing Next to You', Jungkook is determined to solidify his status as a dance solo artist.
In related news, Jungkook is scheduled to appear on popular talk show 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on the 7th and 'TODAY' show's 'CitiConcert Series' on the 8th, both leading programs on NBC, showcasing both in the morning and evening.
