BTS Jungkook's single 'Standing Next to You' has been recognized as one of the best songs of 2023 by the Los Angeles Times, highlighting its global success. The track ranked 25th in the 'The 100 Best Songs of 2023' list released by LA Times, making it the only K-pop artist's song to be featured in the top 50, alongside tracks from well-known pop stars like Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, and Miley Cyrus.
Jungkook's song surpassed those of major artists like Taylor Swift, Karol G, Morgan Wallen, and The Rolling Stones. LA Times described 'Standing Next To You' as "an upbeat neo-disco that will captivate you until BTS returns from military service."
Released in November last year as the title track of his first solo album 'GOLDEN,' 'Standing Next to You' debuted at number 5 on Billboard's main single chart, the 'Hot 100,' and has been charting for 9 weeks. It also ranked first on both 'Global 200' and 'Global (Excluding U.S.)' charts for 9 weeks, showcasing its strong and enduring popularity.
Additionally, the song topped the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart five times, holding the number one spot for five weeks. 'Standing Next to You' entered the UK Official Singles Chart 'Top 100' for a total of 9 weeks.
On Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, 'Standing Next to You' achieved 100 million streams in just 16 days and 200 million in 40 days, with 300 million in sight.
Previously, 'Standing Next to You' was included in the '15 K-Pop Songs That Took 2023 By Storm' list by the GRAMMY AWARDS, receiving praise as "a timeless hit that will resonate for years to come."
Jungkook's 'GOLDEN' was selected in various prestigious lists, such as Rolling Stone's 'Best Music of 2023: Staff Picks', MTV's 'Record-Breaking Albums of 2023', The New York Times' 'Best Albums of 2023', and Uproxx's 'The Best Albums Of 2023.' He was also named in Billboard's 'Greatest Pop Stars of 2023,' cementing his status as a global pop icon of the 21st century.
