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On June 16, 2024, Korean local time, Begins Youth star Jung Woo-jin revealed his admiration for BTS' Jungkook and the Golden Maknae's latest track, Standing Next to You, through his social media handle @wuujinn_ Instagram. He used a Question/Answer feature on the Instagram story where he answered fans' questions, including his favorite BTS member, a favorite song of Jungkook, and others.
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Jung Woo-jin is famous among ARMYs for the portrayal of Kim Taehyung's character Kim Jooan in the life and fantasy series Begins Youth, which has been adapted from the webtoon Save Me and inspired by BTS Universe. It elaborates on the plot that fandom has witnessed throughout the group's music videos and the webtoon.
Jung Woo-jin disclosed that Jungkook was his favorite member of BTS during a Question/Answer session on Instagram
During the Question/Answer session on Instagram, a fan questioned Begins Youth star Jung Woo-jin about his favorite member BTS. The fan inquired, 'Do you like BTS, who is your favorite member?'
In response, Jung Woo-jin shared a picture where Jungkook and the American singer and dancer Usher stood together. It was a still cut from the Golden Maknae and Usher's Standing Next to You track remix version.
Later, another individual asked what was his favorite song featuring Jungkook. In response, Jung Woo-jin replied Standing Next to You, showcasing his admiration for the Golden Maknae. Soon, the actor's response on Instagram to the Question/Answer session went viral on social media.
The fandom observed how almost every Korean actor loves Standing Next to You and has often showcased their love for the track, as Jung Woo-jin did during his Instagram Question/Answer session. Some fans even bragged that the idol had only released one album and summoned all the Korean actors in the entertainment industry and referred to the Golden Maknae as the 'Idol of K-actors.'
Standing Next to You was released on November 3, 2023, as the third single and leading track of the idol's debut studio album, Golden. The remix version featuring Usher was released on December 1, 2023, and was added to the American singer's ninth studio album, Coming Home. The track emerged as the Golden Maknae's fourth consecutive top-ten entry on the United Kingdom Singles Chart.
The track marked the second collaboration between American singer-songwriter Andrew Watt, Canadian record producer Cirkut, and Jungkook. The idol performed on Standing Next to You on multiple renowned programs including iHeartRadio, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the Today Show, Times Square (New York City), and others. The track bagged accolades, including two first place on M Countdown and three Melon Popularity Awards.
Jung Woo-jin has appeared in other shows, including Three Bold Siblings, Take Care of Us, Captain, and films such as The Coin Locker, Chronicle of a Blood Merchant, and Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned.
Jungkook began mandatory conscription on December 12, 2023, alongside fellow group member Jimin. After concluding his five weeks of basic training, he was deployed to the Fifth Infantry Division, where he would serve the remaining duty.
