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The talented BTS singer follows a well-worn path from boyband member to solo star, plunging into competent pop-R&B – including an Ed Sheeran co-write
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Out now! K-pop idol Jungkook releases solo album 'Golden' and lead single 'Standing Next To You, Golden Jungkook Album
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Jungkook's 'Golden' hits No. 2 on Billboard 200 with biggest-ever sales for a Korean soloist, Golden Jungkook Album
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Out now! K-pop idol Jungkook releases solo album 'Golden' and lead single 'Standing Next To You, Golden Jungkook Album
Music Review: BTS member Jung Kook's solo debut, 'Golden,' is no-skip pop bliss
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Jung Kook: Golden review – a sexed-up, hook-filled but, Golden Jungkook Album
Music Review: BTS member Jung Kook's solo debut, 'Golden,' is no-skip pop bliss
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