Had he participated, BTS’ Jungkook would have achieved the historic feat of becoming the first K-pop act to perform at the Super Bowl.
The remix of “Standing Next To You” by Jungkook in partnership with the American singer and dancer Ushercould have won a live performance at the Super Bowl, marking the first time for a K-pop artist in the halftime show of the National Football League (NFL) championship final, the main American football league in the United States.
As revealed by the New Yorker magazine (via Koreaboo), Usher would have invited Jungkook to present the remix version at this year’s edition of the Super Bowl, however, the idol had to refuse the offer, as the show took place on February 11, the date on which he was already enlisted to fulfill mandatory military service for South American men. Koreans.
At the Super Bowl, Usher took other guests, the first being, Alicia Keyswith whom the star performed “My Boo”, a collaboration that was a hit in 2004. Afterwards HER took the stage for a guitar solo, and finally, Will.i.am, Lil Jon and Ludacris sang “Yeah!” next to Usher ending the show.
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As for Jungkookthe idol has been enlisted in the Armed Forces since December 2023, when he reported to the military training center alongside Jiminby BTS. The two are expected to be released from their soldier duties in 2025, the year in which BTS is expected to reunite.
Source: Recreio
