Popular Girl Group Idol’s BTS Solo Cover Becomes A Hot Topic

This weekend, ITZY’s fourth fan meeting delivered far more than fans bargained for — from exciting news to a BTS cover that’s going viral with Korean and international netizens alike.

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The group held their ITZY MIDZY, LET’S FLY! ON AIR event in Seoul on September 20, where they surprised fans with the news that all five members have renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment ahead of their seven-year anniversary next year. But, that wasn’t the only moment that stole the show.

ITZY HAVE OFFICIALLY RENEWED THEIR CONTRACTS TOGETHER OMG 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/virU9mlS7G

— collector era (@MIDCYS) September 20, 2025

For her solo stage at the concert, Ryujin performed a cover of BTS Jungkook’s hit solo song “Standing Next to You,” and her skills left fans in awe. Dressed in a sharp suit and tie, she aced the intricate choreography that made the original song so captivating.

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The performance showcased Ryujin’s impressive range as a both a dancer and singer, especially when she took on the song’s notoriously demanding dance break with impeccable technical skill and undeniable stage presence.

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So, it’s no surprise that cover quickly gained traction online, with multiple camera angles of the dance break going viral across X (formerly known as Twitter).

RYUJIN PERFORMING "STANDING NEXT TO YOU" BY JUNGKOOK OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/6gWv0wfnpl

— ryujin pics (@theryujinpics) September 20, 2025

WAKE UP THERE'S ANOTHER ANGLE FOR STANDING NEXT TO YOU RYUJINpic.twitter.com/UjD0QP1ccU

— ryujin pics (@theryujinpics) September 20, 2025

RYUJIN PERFORMING JUNGKOOK’S SOLO SONG ‘STANDING NEXT TO
YOU’ WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK ARE WE SEEING HER??? pic.twitter.com/zBDa4lHb3s

— collector era (@MIDCYS) September 20, 2025

Korean netizens were equally impressed, with comments pouring on the Korean community site Instiz. Many were shocked by Ryujin’s talents, while others were unsurprised that the star once again took her performance to the next level.

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• “It suits her. Ryujin is handsome too.”
• “She’s good.”
• “Wow, damn, she’s really good…”
• “This song really feels made for the stage.”
• “Cool.”
• “So handsome.”
• “Out of all the ‘Standing Next to You’ covers I’ve seen, her dancing is the best. The power is insane.”
• “She really brought out the dance’s key points well. So cool.”
• “As expected of Ryujin…”