If you are a fan of pop music, you have probably heard of the song “Left and Right” by Charlie Puth and BTS Jungkook. The song, released on June 24, 2022, has been breaking records and topping charts all over the world. It is a catchy and upbeat song about reminiscing over a past love and how hard it is to move on.
The song is the third single from Charlie Puth’s third studio album “Charlie”, which got released on October 7, 2022. The song was co-written by Puth and Jacob Kasher Hindlin, who also worked with Puth on his previous hits like “Attention” and “How Long”. Puth also produced the song himself.
The song features Jungkook, one of the members of the global sensation BTS. BTS is a South Korean boy band that has been dominating the music industry with their diverse and innovative music. Jungkook is known for his powerful vocals and versatile skills as a singer, dancer, rapper, and producer.
This is not the first time that Puth and Jungkook have collaborated. They first met at the Genie Music Awards in 2018, where they performed Puth’s song “We Don’t Talk Anymore” together. Since then, they have expressed their mutual admiration and friendship on social media. Puth teased the collaboration with Jungkook on his TikTok account in February 2022, and later confirmed it on Twitter in April 2022.
The song was well-received by fans and critics alike. It debuted at number one in several countries, including India, the Philippines, and Vietnam. It also reached the top five in many other regions, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hungary, Indonesia, and Japan. In the US, it peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Billboard Global 200.
Now it has also become the most-streamed soloist song on South Korean Spotify, surpassing “Stay” by Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI.
The music video for the song was released on the same day as the song. It was directed by Colin Tilley, who has worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B. The video shows Puth and Jungkook visiting a therapist’s office to get help with their lovesickness. They sing and dance in various colorful settings. The video has over 300 million views on YouTube as of June 2023.
“Left and Right” by Charlie Puth and BTS Jungkook is a pop duet that showcases the talents and chemistry of both artists. It is a song that will make you want to sing along and dance to its catchy melody and lyrics. It is also a song that proves that music transcends language and culture barriers.