World-famous director Baz Luhrmann recently gave a big thumbs up to BTS member Jungkook. Luhrmann, known for his work on the 1996 film ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ took to his Instagram to share his admiration for Jungkook and even compared scenes from Jungkook’s ‘Standing Next to You‘ music video with his own classic film.
In a side-by-side photo, Luhrmannpointed out the contrast between Jungkook, wearing black wings, and Juliet from his film, who wore white wings.He found the final shot intriguing and praised Jungkook’s artistic expression.
Luhrmann, who directed, co-wrote, and produced ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ expressed joy in seeing new talents like Jungkook still drawing inspiration from his work after 27 years. He specifically highlighted Jungkook’s acting skills, diverse charm, and fantastic performance in the music video, showing both satisfaction and admiration.
Tanu Muino, the director of the ‘Standing Next to You’ music video, also joined in the praise. She shared the video on her Instagram, calling Jungkook her version of Romeo. She expressed how enjoyable it was to work with him, noting that every take was perfect.
Fans from around the world showed their excitement, with many saying things like “The homage to Romeo and Juliet is perfect” and “The director of the masterpiece Romeo and Juliet acknowledges that Jungkook suits the role perfectly.” Others complimented Jungkook’s exceptional performance, calling him the new Romeo for every woman even after 27 years.
The ‘Standing Next to You’ music video quickly gained massive popularity, reaching 10 million views on YouTube within just 18 hours of its release. It claimed the top spot as the most popular music video worldwide and dominated the global weekly music video chart on YouTube.
The song’s lyrics convey a powerful message of deep love that can overcome any adversity. With such overwhelming support and recognition from renowned figures in the industry, Jungkook’s ‘Standing Next to You’ has become a global sensation.
In a side-by-side photo, Luhrmannpointed out the contrast between Jungkook, wearing black wings, and Juliet from his film, who wore white wings.He found the final shot intriguing and praised Jungkook’s artistic expression.
Luhrmann, who directed, co-wrote, and produced ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ expressed joy in seeing new talents like Jungkook still drawing inspiration from his work after 27 years. He specifically highlighted Jungkook’s acting skills, diverse charm, and fantastic performance in the music video, showing both satisfaction and admiration.
Tanu Muino, the director of the ‘Standing Next to You’ music video, also joined in the praise. She shared the video on her Instagram, calling Jungkook her version of Romeo. She expressed how enjoyable it was to work with him, noting that every take was perfect.
Fans from around the world showed their excitement, with many saying things like “The homage to Romeo and Juliet is perfect” and “The director of the masterpiece Romeo and Juliet acknowledges that Jungkook suits the role perfectly.” Others complimented Jungkook’s exceptional performance, calling him the new Romeo for every woman even after 27 years.
The ‘Standing Next to You’ music video quickly gained massive popularity, reaching 10 million views on YouTube within just 18 hours of its release. It claimed the top spot as the most popular music video worldwide and dominated the global weekly music video chart on YouTube.
The song’s lyrics convey a powerful message of deep love that can overcome any adversity. With such overwhelming support and recognition from renowned figures in the industry, Jungkook’s ‘Standing Next to You’ has become a global sensation.
