BTS Jungkook released a remix version of his song Standing next to you with Usher on December 1, 2023. The version immediately received praise across audiences and was also included on Usher's new album back home, It was released on February 9, 2024. However, a day earlier, the Hollywood giant sat down for an interview with Billboard and mentioned having “special guests” for his Super Bowl Half Time Show appearance.
In the interview clip, Jungkook Standing Next to You (Hajeb Remix) It was featured among other songs highlighted by Usher in his Super Bowl performance scheduled for February 11, 2024 (ET). The clip went viral among BTS fans as they wildly speculated whether Usher's performance would include a recorded message or a clip of the BTS idol.
Fans are speculating and hoping that Jungkook will perform at Super Bowl 2024
Usher will be the biggest draw for the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show, hosted by Apple Music, in September 2023. On February 11, the Super Bowl will see the release of Usher's ninth studio album, Go homehe revealed in an interview on the cover of Billboard on February 8.
During the Billboard interview, the singer secretly teased his scheduled Super Bowl performance, revealing that it would be an “event” and that there was new music he had released that he “definitely thought about” including. The BTS army was quick to guess all the possibilities of Jungkook participating in the Super Bowl Half Time Show.
Some fans mentioned that if it weren't for military service, Jungkook would have performed in the Super Bowl this year. Some even considered having the BTS star perform with a special permit obtained from the military, since the group is allowed to play certain concerts while in the service.
However, several fans have suggested the idea of a pre-recorded message or lyric video that could be played at the Super Bowl during Usher's performance if Standing next to you He accesses his playlist. Fans took to X while sharing their theories:
The R&B and upbeat song has a softer, velvety quality in the remix version. Additionally, the tandem between the two artists is evident throughout the song and music video. The song is the lead single from Jungkook's first solo album goldenreleased on November 3, 2023.
On February 3, 2024, the popular BTS member delighted fans by releasing a video titled He stands next to you with an eyebrow. Then, on February 6, Usher released another behind-the-scenes video on his YouTube channel, which brought back fond memories of the BTS ARMY. In this video, Asher is seen introducing his youngest son to the BTS star.
Currently, Jungkook is serving his military enlistment and is said to be returning to the spotlight in June 2025. Fans are eagerly awaiting the idol's return and the release of new music.
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