BTS's Jungkook Re-Enters UK Official Physical Singles Chart with 'Standing Next to You', Marks 28 Weeks on the Chart



BTS's Jungkook continues to prove his immense popularity in the UK with his solo track "Standing Next to You."



According to the latest UK Official Charts (for the week of March 14–20), Jungkook's 2023 solo release "Standing Next to You" has re-entered the Official Physical Singles Chart at No. 61. The song has now charted for a total of 28 weeks.



"Standing Next to You" originally debuted at No. 6 on the Official Singles Chart Top 100 (November 10, 2023) and remained on the chart for 11 consecutive weeks. The track also reached No. 1 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and No. 2 on the Official Singles Sales Chart, marking Jungkook’s highest rankings on these charts.



Jungkook has achieved significant milestones on the UK charts as a solo artist. His debut solo single "Seven" entered the Official Singles Chart Top 100 at No. 3, making him the first K-pop soloist to remain on the chart for 14 weeks. His follow-up single "3D" debuted at No. 5 and stayed for 8 weeks. He also made history by simultaneously charting four solo songs ("Standing Next to You," "Seven," "3D," and "TOO MUCH") on the Official Singles Chart Top 100 for two consecutive weeks.



Moreover, "Standing Next to You" is part of Jungkook’s first solo album "GOLDEN," which itself made history as the first album by a K-pop soloist to remain on the Official Albums Chart Top 100 for 8 weeks.



Jungkook's continued presence on the UK charts further solidifies his global success as a solo artist.




Written by Mun Wan Sik
Translated by Lee So Yun