ARMY is all shook after learning that BTS’ Jungkook nearly graced the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Usher! Can you imagine the youngest BTS star sharing the stage with the R&B legend at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium and performing the “Standing Next to You” remix? It turns out, this epic live crossover was close to happening, but fate had other plans, and the “My Boo” singer had different guests instead.
[NEWS] According to the Article, #Jungkook was invited to perform “Standing Next To You” remix with Usher at the Super Bowl but he was not able due to his military service! pic.twitter.com/7kZXtUVfgV
— BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) October 7, 2024
Usher caught the spotlight with his 2024 Super Bowl performance, joined by Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and H.E.R., but guess what? He originally wanted Jungkook to be up there with him. Yeah, that’s right! The “Seven” singer was on his list, but the BTS sensation had prior commitments. According to the New Yorker Magazine, Jungkook declined the star-studded offer due to his mandatory military service in South Korea.
The New Yorker Magazine reports that Usher invited Jungkook to perform ‘Standing Next To You’ at the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show, but Jungkook had to reject due to mandatory military service. pic.twitter.com/OFCpdTRDgE
— Pop Base (@PopBase) October 7, 2024
Finally, history was made! Usher and his performing guests slayed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 11, 2024, all while Jungkook was about two months into his military service. Let’s not forget that the “Standing Next to You” officially enlisted on December 12, 2023, but fear not! He is expected to be discharged by June 2025, with band member Jimin, who enlisted on the same day.
