On January 12, 2024, BTS' Jungkook made an appearance in Usher's NFL Super Bowl halftime show trailer, creating a buzz on social media. The American singer and songwriter expressed admiration for the golden maknae through his endeavors.
In September 2023, Usher was unveiled as the Super Bowl halftime performer. He promised fans that he would bring his hit songs to the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas during football's grand night, scheduled for February 11, 2024.
As the golden maknae appeared in Usher's NFL Super Bowl halftime show trailer, fans were over the moon and took to social media to express themselves. One user tweeted:
"He’s thee huge global popstar": Fans are proud as Jungkook features in Usher's NFL Super Bowl halftime show trailer
It should be noted that the American singer, Usher, has collaborated with the golden maknae for the idol's Standing Next to You remix version and also released a performance video for the song on December 15, 2023. The duo received praise for their perfect synchronization of choreography in Standing Next to You.
Usher's NFL Super Bowl halftime show trailer showcases a performance that has been in the making for thirty years as it features snippets from his career of thirty years. In the video, fans can be seen grooving to the idol's hit songs, featuring well-known personalities including LeBron James, J Balvin, and the Euphoria singer dancing with Usher.
Both Jungkook and Usher were spotted jamming to the Standing Next to You remix version and showcasing ecstatic faces. As soon as the clip featuring the golden maknae went viral on social media, fans expressed their wishes for Usher to perform his collaborative track with Jungkook during his Super Bowl halftime show.
They also stated that Jungkook is the only K-pop artist featured in Usher's Super Bowl halftime trailer, showcasing the golden maknae's powerful influence worldwide as a phenomenally recognized artist. They also shared that they were proud of the idol.
Meanwhile, Usher is set to release his ninth studio album Coming Home on February 9, 2024, two days before his upcoming historic performance at the Super Bowl halftime show—an event eagerly awaited by many and considered one of the most extravagant events of the NFL games.
The golden maknae is currently enlisted for his mandatory military service and is expected to return by 2025 after completing his service over the duration of eighteen months.