On September 25, 2024, @bts_bighit shared a video from BTS' Jungkook's recently released solo documentary JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL, revealing that the artist recorded Standing Next to You in a single day, sending fans into a frenzy. In the thirty-three-second video, the artist was spotted recording the track in the studio with prominent personalities.
Subsequently, the video went viral on social media. The fandom could not contain their excitement and praised the singer. An X user tweeted that only Jungkook could pull such an act and record a song in a day.
"The most epic thing ever! Only JungKook can."
Fans also referred to BTS' Jungkook as a musical prodigy. They were also proud when producer Andrew Watt complimented him, saying that he sounded like Michael Jackson.
"Our musical prodigy Jungkook, can't wait for his 2nd solo album once he comes back," a fan reacted.
"He's so cute "He sounds like Michael Jackson" Jungkook," a fan shared.
"The way my jaw dropped when I saw this scene. The natural born talent, dedication, and the sheer genius that is #Jungkook made me fall in love with #StandingNextToYou all over again. A song, a person, and an experience that redefined global superstar," a fan commented.
"I absolutely love seeing and hearing Jungkook in the studio! It's so fascinating getting a look behind the process and how he creates his global smash hits! Thank you," a fan mentioned.
The fandom continued to praise BTS' Jungkook for his determination to record a difficult track like Standing Next to You in a day.
"#STNY is such a difficult song! Do you realise how much he practiced to have it recorded in just a few hours? Think how ingrained his skills are that he could perfectly sing it the same way in every single live performance with that heavy choreography? ONLY JUNGKOOK CAN," a user reacted.
"Remember when jk said his title track was difficult?? So difficult for Jungkook means the recording taking a whole day??? anyway joking aside it's not easy to do that it just proves once again how freaking talented jk is," a user shared.
"Jungkook was working so, so hard for this album. What a superstar he is," a user commented.
"Multiple Grammy winner songwriter producer Andrew Watt said Jungkook sounds like The Michael Jackson, Jungkook finishing the recording in 4 hours and with complete perfection.. He is going to set himself as one of the most successful Soloist in the future," a user mentioned.
BTS' Jungkook's recent documentary was released on September 18
BTS' Jungkook's much-anticipated documentary, titled JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL, hit theaters on September 18, 2024. According to the press release shared by BigHit Music on Weverse, the documentary would shed light on the creation process of the artist's debut solo album GOLDEN.
According to the press release on Weverse, the documentary focuses on behind-the-scenes footage of the singer's life.
"Jung Kook prepared for his first solo album GOLDEN, scenes from the lively, internationally loved performance at various venues, and never-before-released behind-the-scenes footage of Jung Kook’s inner-most thoughts —all in his first documentary film."
BTS' Jungkook was recently featured in the South Korean travel variety program Are You Sure?! alongside fellow group member Jimin.