Jack in the Box
by J-Hope
  • Record Label: Big Hit
  • Release Date: Jul 15, 2022
User Score
9.7

Universal acclaim- based on 2999 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,906 out of 2999
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 2999
  3. Negative: 59 out of 2999
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  1. Msk7
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    you HAVE to listen this masterpiece! The story telling by the songs is so beautiful. Jung Ho-seok is the real artist
  2. Myella
    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!
  3. sandtq
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una obra maestra! contiene su esencia, su alma y pasión. Espero que mas gente descubra esta joya!… Expand
  4. Indahrahayu1588
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    What a great album. the songs are perfect. J-hope is always perfect. An album that can't be missed. Very perfect
  5. Cjesf
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Genius album. Solid old school hip hop beats with thought provoking lyrics and j-hope’s distinctive raspy vocals. Will go down as a classic.
  6. Lucimarilu56
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Es un álbum muy completo, ame todo el proceso me encanta tanto, lo escucho todo los días!
  7. SolovesHobi
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This album is truly a masterpiece. J-Hope opens up another side of himself to us. Darker with meaningful songs, where he portrays his feelings through his music so accurately. He’s not only a rapper but also a wonderful singer with gifted vocals, a producer and song writer. Each one of his tracks has history, from Equal Sign to More or Arson, among the most popular ones. It’s pure rawThis album is truly a masterpiece. J-Hope opens up another side of himself to us. Darker with meaningful songs, where he portrays his feelings through his music so accurately. He’s not only a rapper but also a wonderful singer with gifted vocals, a producer and song writer. Each one of his tracks has history, from Equal Sign to More or Arson, among the most popular ones. It’s pure raw talent. Hobi poured his soul into Jack in the Box, and we can feel his sincerity and authenticity while listening to it. J-Hope is an genuine artist, and needs to be acknowledged MORE.… Expand
  8. larissafaturi
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    the album tells a history from the beginning to the end, so good, jhope aprensent a new side and this his a brilliant site of him
  9. Reuben-Aust
    Jul 22, 2022
    7
    I don't understand why this album doesn't seem to be charting on Apple Music's South Korean Daily Top 100. On the Wikipedia article for this LP -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_in_the_Box_(album) -- the only chart statistics provided are:
    Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon) 1
    Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan) 11 Why is it only charting in Japan? There must be some reason,    I don't understand why this album doesn't seem to be charting on Apple Music's South Korean Daily Top 100. On the Wikipedia article for this LP -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_in_the_Box_(album) -- the only chart statistics provided are:
    Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon) 1
    Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan) 11
    Why is it only charting in Japan? There must be some reason, as there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the album itself. Admittedly, I have only listened to the lead single, "More", and as a music video. I probably wouldn't be interested in listening to this song if it was only in audio, which also explains why I haven't bothered to listen to the rest of the album. But I do like both the sound of "More" and the music video, and am happy for it to be part of my Recently Added Smart Playlist on my Apple Music, that being the main playlist that I listen to.    … Expand
  10. CellaHolmes
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    It sure is something that was well worked on, it was amazing, congratulations Hobi
  11. maduitsz
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    I loved "Jack in the Box". The album is very cohesive and tells a story.
    Also, the songs are amazing and with important lyrics.
  12. Gerkell
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an excellent album, packed full of musical creativity. Album of 2022… Expand
  13. Revaaulia
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The music are healing for me, thank u for your beautiful album jhope i'm so happy listening this album… Expand
  14. Army_fan
    Jul 16, 2022
    5
    This is a new side of Hobi and his music. I'm glad he had a chance to explore what he wanted for a change in Chapter 2 vs what Hybe forces them to always produce.

    I didn't really enjoy most of the songs and many sound very similar. He took a brave step by putting his new music out there for everyone to critique, which he is open and welcome to. Best of luck and have fun at Lolla!!
  15. JColeRnB
    Apr 28, 2023
    0
    Just being completely honest, being from a western country and how rap, especially J-Cole is very different from other rap styles. This song was not J-Coleesque so I was highly disappointed. Was expecting something like 21 Savage, but those expectations wasn't met! Hopefully it will be better next time, stay strong
  16. HorseSeoulCycle
    Apr 28, 2023
    0
    Although horseok is the backup vocalist of BTS, I was expecting something like the Astronaut by Jin, Hectic by RM, Serendipity by Jimin, Dreamers by JK, or even Christmas Tree by Tae, unfortunately was met with a country music album...But I guess that's what he likes and suits him best! I guess that's why he was saying he grew up in the farm, he was going back to his roots, but that's notAlthough horseok is the backup vocalist of BTS, I was expecting something like the Astronaut by Jin, Hectic by RM, Serendipity by Jimin, Dreamers by JK, or even Christmas Tree by Tae, unfortunately was met with a country music album...But I guess that's what he likes and suits him best! I guess that's why he was saying he grew up in the farm, he was going back to his roots, but that's not my type! Disappointed!… Expand
  17. GettyImagesHors
    Apr 28, 2023
    0
    not my type, i am hoping his next album is more vocals. I know he is the backup vocalist of Bangtan, and he wasn't a rapper and RM and Suga had to teach him...but 7 years in the music industry, I expected better to be honest, especially since this is his 7th solo project/album/mixtape drop
  18. HaystackBarn
    Apr 28, 2023
    0
    horseok has released 321 songs and albums, this being his last before enlistment, i expected WAY better, especially with how much help and push he got from BTS, HYBE, and those hundreds of producers
  19. tankinthebox
    Apr 28, 2023
    0
    horsesock shamelessly "took inspiration" for his whole album... jack in the box is also the least original name be fr
  20. SamGuerrero27
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    Ok. To be honest it's not what I expected. Many songs on the album sound the same.
  21. sammiex
    Jul 16, 2022
    1
    Lmao what is thiss this album is so overrated yet again everything is the same.
  22. Blaiseeyy
    Jul 26, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. He needs to do something different it's literally the same thing sorry a pass for me… Expand
  23. Lrk
    Apr 16, 2023
    0
    Recently got into all bts solo stuff , i really love seeing different music styles but this one was .. off-putting in a way.i liked the intention but it didn't work out. It was an average attempt
  24. bornpink
    Sep 17, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hated it, these songs are also terrible the singer who doesn't sing anything just moans like a goat… Expand
  25. Rickbispo
    Jul 15, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum genérico e nada inovador, mais um produto feito pela indústria coreana para inflar o mercado.… Expand
  26. ssuspirium
    Dec 8, 2022
    6
    A mostly enjoyable listen, but many of the tracks feel incomplete due to the lack of lyrical depth and short run-times. I would've liked to have seen Hoseok explore new lyrical themes as a lot of the songs are lyrical concepts we have heard him and BTS explore numerous times. The only tracks that stood out to me were MORE, Equal Sign, and Safety Zone, so I find the lengths of all of themA mostly enjoyable listen, but many of the tracks feel incomplete due to the lack of lyrical depth and short run-times. I would've liked to have seen Hoseok explore new lyrical themes as a lot of the songs are lyrical concepts we have heard him and BTS explore numerous times. The only tracks that stood out to me were MORE, Equal Sign, and Safety Zone, so I find the lengths of all of them disappointing (equal sign is 1:54?). A 10 song 21 minute album with two tracks that aren't songs-- one of which is just an instrumental that doesn't add anything to the album--saddens me. The production is clean as you would expect from a BTS release. I just unfortunately couldn't connect with it like I had hoped to.… Expand
  27. MonoroaDawn
    Apr 18, 2023
    5
    My hope will always surprise me with his talented artwork! This album is unique and full of hope. I want some more
  28. Leviosaeaton50
    Apr 18, 2023
    5
    I hope no words to describe such an amazing album. Is a delightful journey in j-hopes beautiful soul. Awesome!!
  29. nofanmail
    Apr 28, 2023
    0
    Had higher expectations for the backup vocalist of THE BTS, unfortunately was highly disappointed... Would not recommend in my honest opinion!
  30. GuiselovesJimin
    May 27, 2023
    5
    I love all song in this album especially Equal sign. I hope he continues making more music like this.
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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. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 28, 2022
    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.
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  2. AllMusic
    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.
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  3. Consequence
    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.”
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