It's been a minute since BTS Jungkook's first studio album, GOLDEN, dropped, and we find ourselves mesmerised by the 'Standing Next You' music video.
From Jungkook's incredible vocal stylings to the jaw-dropping choreography, plus the visual references to Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, we can't get enough of the album's title track. Since its release, the album's third single has made its way to the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and iHeartRadio Live, with Jungkook giving us a glimpse of his stunning performance.
Get to know the team behind BTS' Jungkook's 'SEVEN' — choreographers, producers, and more
Just in time for the new Choreography Version of 'Standing Next You,' and ahead of Jungkook's GOLDEN Live On Stage concert, we take a look at the renowned team of creatives behind the song and music video.
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Andrew Watt and Cirkut
Reuniting with Jungkook after working on the record-breaking track, 'SEVEN' featuring Latto, the songwriter-producer duo of Andrew Watt and Cirkut is back for 'Standing Next To You.' This time, the pair leaned into retro funk sounds to showcase and complement Jungkook's groovy and powerful vocals. Camila Cabello's 'Havana' co-writer Ali Tamposi and Justin Bieber's Justice co-writer and co-producer Jon Bellion also share songwriting credits.
Tanu Muino
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Tanu Muino is the visionary behind the official music video (and Choreography Version) of 'Standing Next To You'. Not a stranger to grandiose visuals, the Ukranian music video director, designer, stylist, photographer and film director has worked on music videos like Harry Styles' 'As It Was' and Lil Nas X's 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name). Filmed in Budapest, the music video is the multihyphenate's "version of Romeo". In an Instagram post about her latest masterpiece, she writes, "Was such a pleasure to work with you JK, every take was just perfect!"
Jose Tirado
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Barcelona-based production designer Jose Tirado is the man behind the stunning sets on 'Standing Next To You'. The esteemed creative has worked on music videos by the biggest popstars, such as the likes of Rosalia, The Weeknd, Shakira & Maluma, and more. Multi-talented, the art director has also delved into commercials, films, TV shows, and even interior design.
Keone Madrid
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Filipino-American Keone Madrid choreographed most of 'Standing Next To You.' While this is his first time working with Jungkook as a solo artist, one-half of the husband-and-wife team, Keone and Mari, has been choreographing moves for BTS since 2015. He was behind the iconic dances for 'Dope,' 'Fire,' 'Not Today,' and 'Blood, Sweat & Tears'. Jimin, j-hope, and Jungkook have also participated in the choreographer and director duo's dance workshop way back in 2013. "So grateful that after all this time we can still work together on things like this," Madrid writes in an Instagram post, sharing his gratitude for being able to work with BTS after almost a decade.
Keone and Mari's work has also taken them across film and theatre as well, creating the choreography for the Disney short film, Us Again, as well as directing and writing the screenplay for the award-winning short film, Lolo.
Shay Latukolan
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Dancemaker Shay Latukolan also contributed choreography sequences for 'Standing Next You.' Splitting his home base between London and Amsterdam, the movement director is behind Jungle's viral 'Back on '74' dance moves, and has also worked on the music videos of the likes of Ed Sheeran and Stormzy. Citing Bob Fosse as one of his inspirations, he makes a nod to classic choreography by Michael Jackson, who was, in turn, influenced by Fosse. In an Instagram post, he shares how much more meaningful working on the Jungkook video is, being able to see "my people" perform the choreography.
Brian Puspos
A familiar name for BTS fans, Brian Puspos was also in 'SEVEN' featuring Latto, and toured with Jungkook across the globe the bring the record-breaking hit single to life on different stages. The Filipino-American choreographer and singer-songwriter is responsible for the dance sequence in BTS' 'Butterfly,' Jimin's graceful moves in 'Serendipity,' and contributed steps to Jungkook's 'My Time'.
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Actor and dancer Ian Eastwood, SUGA CREW dancer and 3J choreographer Nick Joseph, TOMORROW X TOGETHER choreographer Devin Pornel, international dance instructor Jake Roark Kodish, Jam Republic's Nick Six, and Vinh Nguyen, Creative Director for Jackson Wang's MAGICMAN World Tour, are also part of the tight-knit group of dancers who had the honour and privilege of dancing with Jungkook and each other.
Pasha Harulia
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Ukranian model Pasha Haruli is, as she puts it herself, "The Girl in JK’s new MV". In the video, the stunning beauty kept her mysterious vibe, sharing intense gazes with Jungkook. Aside from turning heads, Pasha has also delved into music, sharing her first single, 'Things That Remind Me of You.'
The infectious and groovy track has also been given the remix treatment with six new remixed versions of Standing Next to You : The Remixes. Listen below.
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