• Record Label: Big Hit
  • Release Date: Jul 15, 2022
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  1. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jhope Jack In The Box really show his atristy on how talented he is. What a MASTER PIECE .
  2. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    this album has made my day better. yoi are doing great hobi. we proud of you
  3. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Thanks for this Album Jhope, Best Album 2022
  4. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    The album is very significant, I love everything, the melodies are beautiful, plus EQUAL SIGN IS A WORK OF ART 100% recommended to listen to it
  5. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Beautiful album, i love your song, this is so unbelieveble, good job jhope,
  6. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    es un álbum perfecto en la cual puedes escuchar cualquier canción y te va gustar, como siempre Jhope haciendo trabajos geniales
  7. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    A perfect album with no skip, if you don't know what the artist is singing, there are tons of translations out there for you to read and understand how meaningful this album is to the artist. You need to listen to the album from top to bottom, in order.
    Music have no boundaries.
  8. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Realmente increible! Escuche su musica por lollapalooza y la rompio, fui increible el album es una locura! Cada cancion saca lo mejor de el, mi favorita es equal sign
  9. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jack in the box is a great album
    The author of this album is an amazing artist The letters are unique and different The song "More" is my favorite, it makes me feel strong I really like the beat of "what if..." and "stop"
    It's really worth listening this wonderful album, it's a truly amazing album Thanks J-hope for your hard work, I love your music
  10. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I love this album so much, its sounds are very innovative, it's a new facet of jhope and it's wonderful, because it shows his versatility and how he is a complete artist!
  11. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jack on the Box is fantastic!! I absolutely love the old school hip hop feel. The production, the beats, the rap flow and vocals are superb! If you’re feeling a bit nostalgic for the old school boom bap you are in for a treat. J-hope tells a story so listen beginning to end in order. Although its hard to pick a favorite, I cant get enough of Stop and Equal Sign back to back!
  12. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Never going to get tired of this album. I'm so proud of j-hope for really going out of the box on this one. His pursuit of improving his artistry shows his courage and passion for what he does. JITB is truly a masterpiece.
  13. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This is an incredible album by an artist clearly at his peak. He experiments with rhythms, style and storytelling to create and immersive and complete work of art.
  14. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    favorite album out there, from rock to hip hop to pop jhope does it all in this album! not only is the music good but the story line and the concept is truly one of a kind!
  15. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    J-hope es un gran, artista y una gran inspiración .
    Su álbum es el mejor álbum, que he escuchado, lo que hace lo hace con amor y con cariño.
    El mejor artista
  16. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This album is exeptional!. Jhope pour his soul and heart in it. And he shows it in every song, about his journey the last 10 years, his expectations for the future. Really a masterpiece nobody should miss.
    I simply love it!!..
  17. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jack in the box is a masterpiece, j-hope has managed to present a different side than what people usually see of him. He is very talented.
  18. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I really love this album. The lyrics, the production, everything. It's something that I always listen to in my daily routine.
  19. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Este álbum esta muy completo desde concepto, la letra, la música, todo va bien encaja a la perfección. Me encanta este álbum sin falta lo escucho todo el día. Vale la pena escuchar este álbum
  20. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    el primer album de un artista no deberia ser tan bueno, cada cancion es emocionante, es variado y es excelente
  21. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jhope managed to create something totally innovative and recognizable, Jack in The box is an underexplored side of Jhope, he captures it perfectly, his hip hop sounds and his rapping skills are indispensable in kpop, it's wonderful, great job.
  22. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    It's an album full of enthusiasm that makes me want to listen to music that makes me scream and I'm really listening to it. I love jitb and it's the work of my favourite artist for whom I have all the appreciation. I love you JHOPE .
  23. Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Jack in the box is truly a Masterpiece. It's been 9 months now and it's feels like just yesterday the album just dropped. that is how good the album is
    So fresh and unique
    I can't stop listening to it
  24. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amo este álbum, me sorprendió mucho el cambio de Hoseok, es todo un arte, sus letras están llenas de emociones de sí mismo que antes no había expresado. Expand
  25. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This album is a mastepiece. Listen to it and you'll understand what i said. Love whole of the track.
  26. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta el estilo que tiene, mi favorita es equal sign amo la letra y el ritmo que tiene, la forma en que estan ordenadas las canciones lo amo Expand
  27. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jack in the Box, This album is simply magnificent, its songs have that vibe that invites you to listen to them and if you read the lyrics you will know what I mean.
  28. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Beautiful record. A unique and well-crafted offering from a talented artist. These songs both rock and vibe. Have played JITB a million times.
  29. Dec 5, 2022
    10
    I don’t have enough good things about this album! J Hope really showed his diversity, rap skills, vocal skills- I was blown away. Must have for any ARMY!I hope more music lovers will get the chance to hear this incredible album!
    And to those reviewers who post a negative review simply because they dislike BTS/J Hope I just want to leave this here:
    BLACKPINK BORN PINK REVIEWS= Metascore
    I don’t have enough good things about this album! J Hope really showed his diversity, rap skills, vocal skills- I was blown away. Must have for any ARMY!I hope more music lovers will get the chance to hear this incredible album!
    And to those reviewers who post a negative review simply because they dislike BTS/J Hope I just want to leave this here:

    BLACKPINK BORN PINK REVIEWS=
    Metascore 70/User score 7.9 VS

    J HOPE JACK IN THE BOX REVIEWS
    Metascore 87/User Score 9.4
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  30. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    j-hope the best! I love you hobi the best aku cinta kamu , love from Indonesia
  31. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Beautiful album. J-hope can sing, he can dance, he can rap, he can produce. He is too talented.
    Little advice to future listeners, listen jack in the box in order!
  32. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This album showed how great j-hope is! The order of the songs are well thought of. The lyrics are very relevant. My faves are Equal Sign, Future and Pandora's box. Two thumbs up for j-hope! Can't wait for the world tour with these songs...
  33. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    JITB, es uno de los mejores proyectos de JHope, las canciones tienen una historia, estilos diferentes y refrescantes que expresan una nueva faceta del lider dw baile de BTS.
  34. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jack in The Box is the best album. You must listen to these songs.This song was made by a rapper that I'm proud, j-hope.
  35. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    New style Everything is different from his usual sunshine image Love it It's also kind of Evolution
  36. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    El mejor álbum de un solista, escrito y producido por el mejor solista de la industria. El nivel artístico de j-hope esta en un nivel inalcanzable! 'Jack In The Box' es un álbum con un concepto refrescante, innovador y creativo donde cada canción refleja un mensaje diferente que se correlaciona con el mensaje principal del álbum. Debes de escuchar el álbum completo, en el orden establecidoEl mejor álbum de un solista, escrito y producido por el mejor solista de la industria. El nivel artístico de j-hope esta en un nivel inalcanzable! 'Jack In The Box' es un álbum con un concepto refrescante, innovador y creativo donde cada canción refleja un mensaje diferente que se correlaciona con el mensaje principal del álbum. Debes de escuchar el álbum completo, en el orden establecido para poder entender la obra maestra que ha creado Hoseok. Expand
  37. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    amazing! the album exhibits the high level of artistry and versatility that he has. I hope more artists will be brave on working on their artistry, exploring their potential, and producing more quality music. :)
  38. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Es un álbum bastante genial, los temas son muy interesante, cómo iqual sign que es un tema bastante interesante e importante. La producción es genial. ¡Me encantó!
  39. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Um álbum inovador, a energia que eu sinto ouvindo, só podia ser do Jhope mesmo, meu solzinho, estarei aqui, sempre por você
  40. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album for 2022.
    This album is full of amazing cool beat and deep poetry lyrics. A little nostalgia to the early 2000 and 90s hip hop sound. j-hope really making himself up there with the best composer and song writer rite now.
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  41. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    it's good that j-hope try to this genre in Jack In The Box that previously more bright and upbeat like Hopeworld .... he challange himself and well done! great album with meaningful lyrics
  42. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Such a amazing album! It's like a book that you just don't want to stop until you get to the end. Beautiful!
  43. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Amo este álbum tiene tanto arte y es realmente tan lindo y especial, tiene una vibra diferente q me gusta mucho
  44. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. He escuchado el álbum completo y lo amo, J-hope creó melodías muy impresionantes, con cada canción demuestra que realmente es muy talentoso como cantante y artista. Jack in the box es uno de los mejores álbumes que he conocido. Expand
  45. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Even if you don't know the background knowledge about him, this album is a musically well-organized album with the whole concept, beat, and lyrics, and if you know and listen to the narrative that he has grown into an artist so far, it is truly a masterpiece
  46. Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Amazing rock/r&b/grunge k-hip hop record - j-hope emerges as a global superstar artist and supreme musical storyteller. For me, the best record globally of the last 3 years (at least). Can’t wait for more of his music soon!
  47. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I could listen to this album everyday. Such a Passionately made Album from South Korea. It's so refreshing in a powerful way. Jack in the Box by Jhope is something you can proudly bring to K-pop and Non K-pop fans. Expand
  48. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    There is nothing more powerful than play ARSON and STOP back to back while walk to my office.
  49. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A funny and sincere album. My favorite song is safety zone. Because I feel happy while I listen it Expand
  50. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Such an amazing album that showcases J-Hopes's abilities and everything he's been trying to express in all these years. Can't wait for 'more' to come.
  51. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I don’t have the words to describe how perfect this album is! J-Hope really poured his all into it and you can fill it when you listen to the songs. There’s a lot of openness and rawness that felt very unexpected coming from him but I feel very honoured to be able to listen to it all.
  52. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    An album full of feelings, the lyrics are inspiring and very deep. It is a very inspiring album and full of love, as well as experimenting with new genres and finding identity.
  53. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    The most engaging and musical album of 2022. Grammy worthy..Jhope uses meticulously produced tracks and lyrics to engage the listener in a journey. Excellent musicianship and notable craft. The album is well produced, written, and more importantly was delivered in a beautiful ground breaking performance at Lollapalooza. Keep going Jhope. We love you.
  54. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    An amazing masterpiece, all the tracks are so innovative. J-hope is a true passionate artist
  55. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    i love this album. in fact, the more i listen, the more i love it.
    J-hope's artistry is amazing! he's not like any other kpop artist.
  56. Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Uff ,what an album ! It's overflowing with proper music . J-Hope is a true musician !
  57. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jhope is a great artist, this album is marvelous, has amazing lyrics and production
  58. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Este álbum representa una escencia totalmente opuesta a la que nos tiene el artistas y esto también aplicaría para nosotros y nuestro otro YO, lo diferentes que podemos ser, ocultando las cosas, lo que sentimos un álbum que te llena de nuevas experiencias.
  59. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    It is a great album in which the songs that were chosen give a feeling of embracing the artist
  60. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Podrás ver los sentimientos dentro de una caja pero una vez que la abras veras lo que realmente significa la vida
  61. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    It's nice to see this side of j-hope. Seeing how he has grown as a human and as an artist, as well as the fact he produced everything by himself, makes this fan very proud of him.
  62. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    It's an incredible album feels like a story with positive and good messages that the artist want to transmit to the world. I loved it so much!
  63. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jhope nos mostró otro lado de su personalidad algo más oscuro pero siempre con el carisma y talento que lo caracteriza ,Hobi trabajo muy duro y logró el reconocimiento que merece .
  64. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This album is a big surprise, J-hope surprises us with an album full of dark tones and their rawest feelings. It's magnificent.
  65. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    ES REALMENTE GENIAL AMO ESTE ÁLBUM!
    Me gusta mucho que el artista jhope se haya enfocado en distintos temas que son de mucha importancia, todo en este álbum es muy lindo.
  66. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Dios amo este album! Es tan talentoso un gran artista es increíble como puede hacer joyas de música
  67. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. J-HOPE showed different facets of himself in JACK IN THE BOX, different genres of music, this album was created in more than 200 days, as a result we had this work of art. Expand
  68. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This album surprises me in a different way. We all know j-hope's persona in BTS and the way he writes his deep lyrics with upbeat and catchy tone. But this time is raw, honest and still hopeful. This is a cohesive album and really put up together. It has a story to tell and will keep you listening till the end. Starting with Intro and Pandora's Box, which he narrates who he is and where heThis album surprises me in a different way. We all know j-hope's persona in BTS and the way he writes his deep lyrics with upbeat and catchy tone. But this time is raw, honest and still hopeful. This is a cohesive album and really put up together. It has a story to tell and will keep you listening till the end. Starting with Intro and Pandora's Box, which he narrates who he is and where he came from. The rock grunge in MORE is a surprise. j-hope is always that kind of artist that dynamic and keeps on improving but I was still surprised by MORE, like he is capable of doing that type of music. He put it to the next level. He talks not just himself but also the world how it affects him and his belief in STOP and Equal Sign. Not to mention the vocals on Equal Sign that caught off guard. I never heard him sing like that. He keeps surprising me in a great way. What If talks about questioning himself if he have not all these things, will he be still this kind of person. It's a good song that follows Music Box: Reflection. Then goes to find his safe zone, as an Idol and artist for 13 years, he knows how this industry works, being in the spotlight for long time can be tiring and he needs to find that spot where he feels safe and true to himself. There are times that being an artist can be exhausting and tiresome but he is still hopeful and he discussed it with Future. Sometimes you just have to go with flow and don't fight the current. You have to choose your battles wisely. Ending it with Arson with such a masterpiece, he display his great rapping skills. When he asked in this song "If anyone ask me, do I put out the fire or burn even brighter". I believe he choose be burn even brigther since then. Expand
  69. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es excelente me encantó de principio a fin tiene. Una gran energía y no me canso de escucharlo amo Jack in the box. Gracias por este gran álbum J hopeeeeee Expand
  70. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jack in the box will always be that one album that ages like a fine wine. Everytime you listen to it, everytime you find something new to hold onto. This album clearly shows the passion, the talent and the intelligence the artist, j-hope possess. He had truly put his all into this and it turned out to be a masterpiece that I'll always hold close to my heart. One must not only hear it once but again and again and find what's hidden inside! Expand
  71. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Wow what can I say about Jack in the Box it's everything I didn't know I wanted in an album. It shook me the first time I heard More and Arson is my go to song I literally can't get enough of that track it's on my daily playlist. J-Hope really floored me with this whole album from beginning to end.
  72. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this album he made an awesome job working on it he worked so hard on that album he wrote the lyrics he created the beats for his own songs on his album and all the people I mean (antis) deal with it his album is AMAZING Expand
  73. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jack In The Box it is the best album you can listen to from hip-hop rap to the most amazing songs. j-hope is the greatest of the greats.
  74. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I still listen to this album daily and for me this is a no skip album. The only knock I have is that I want a few of those songs to last a little longer. The lyrics are deep and self reflective. The sound throughout the album is consistent with the level of respect j-hope has toward old school and golden age hip hop for inspiring his dance and his writing. Love it!!
  75. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I love the old school and garage hip hop sounds wirh a mix of rock. This is definitely one of his best works.
  76. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I seriously love this album, each song is a different mood, the work of this artist is spectacular.
  77. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I am speechless with the album, j hope did a really great job, i love jack in the box
  78. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This is a masterpiece. The lyrics tells a story. j-hope really a musical genius.
  79. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Es algo tan nuevo que me encanta, nunca decepcionando nuestro querido holi
  80. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    It's an album I can't skip a song to. The mixed vibe of aggressiveness and sensitivity is perfect. Everything that should be seen in a complete artist.
  81. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Excelente álbum, se siente todo el amor de JHOPE por la música y por su público
  82. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Great album, full of old school, classic hip-hop beats. The lyrics are beautiful and though-provoking. j-hope truly proved himself as a solo artist with this album, rightfully chosen as one of the Top 10 albums of 2022 by the Rolling Stone.
  83. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    j-hope put all his feelings and learning in this album, he has devotedly delivered his most sincere feelings to us. This makes JITB an album with professional and deep lyrics.
  84. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    JITB It's a wonderful album, I'm amazed by the great talent of the artist j-hope. Quality music for people looking to enjoy this musical genre.
  85. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    this and his hopeworld mixtape are not KPop. truth more than triumph inner light more than success
  86. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Es un álbum muy versátil, con diferentes géneros y que además, su canción "Equal Sign" nos incita a ser mejores personas. 10 de 10.
  87. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Hobi hizo un gran trabajo en este álbum debut y es increíble el esfuerzo que da para hacer música increíble y con un mensaje bonito y reflejando lo que el piensa
  88. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es magnífico todo el álbum, J hope ha echo un gran trabajo en este perfecto album, solo dire que gracias Hobi te amo tanto ❤️❤️ Expand
  89. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. beautiful album
    i love this album
    jung hoseok the best
    my j-hope paved the way
    l love bts
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  90. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It has good songs please dedicate yourself to your fav and stop bothering . Expand
  91. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    If I could rate this higher than 10. From the lyrics to the production, the story has been clearly told. His lyricism got the praise from an awarded lyricist in Korea. The flow from one song to another is smoother than a baby's skin :)

    No matter how others tried to diminish this piece of art, its success will never be shadowed by the so called "reviews"
  92. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    He is a genius, you can watch the making of this album in his documentary on Disney channel Jhope is truly an amazing talented artist who produced a lot of cool music
  93. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jack in the box is An excepctional experience. Lyrics and Music are full of significance. One of the best albums I’ve listened to in the last year. J-hope is a great lyricist!
  94. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Wasn't sure what to expect from his first non-mixtape and it really surprised me but in a good way. My friend who is into old school hip hop freaking loves it. Really cool musical journey can't wait for his next album.
  95. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    J-Hope fue el primer miembro en lanzar su disco en solitario. Wow. Me voló la cabeza. Nos mostró un lado que la verdad varios desconocíamos y fue asombroso. Merecidisima y tremenda presentación en Lollapalooza como el primer headliner coreano del festival.
  96. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Such a piece of art to listen to this amazing album, the story it tells its fantastic
  97. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amos el album ,me gustan sus canciones ,la recomiendo !!,fue buenos escuchar otro tipo de musicas y no quedarme en la misma Expand
  98. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jack In The Box It's with me through good days and bad, it's such a fascinating solo album. JHOPE put so much effort into it and I'm proud of it. Expand
  99. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jack in the box es un álbum que te deja muy enloquecida, te deja fuera de si, las letras, las coreos, todo de este álbum es perfecto, simplemente no se como describir a este álbum. Gracias J-hope por darnos este preciado álbum. Expand
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. 80
    Whether the music on Jack in the Box suits your taste or not, it’s hard to dismiss this album as an artistic statement rather than just chapter 1/7 of BTS proving they can also make money in ways beyond official group releases.
  2. Jul 22, 2022
    80
    The artist born Jung Ho-seok delivers emotional depth and irresistible energy. Backed by rowdy production, his aggression, raspy delivery, and tongue-twisting bars take center stage, showcasing the rap-focused perspective that he brings to the BTS formula.
  3. Jul 15, 2022
    83
    There’s an excellent three track run from “What if…,” an energetic song that samples Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya,” into mid-tempo standout “Safety Zone” before a touch of Hope World familiarity returns in the optimistic “Future.”