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. Adelacita
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Realmente me fascinó el álbum porque hay muchos sonidos nuevos, desde la creación de Arson y More, hasta Stop y el más calmado Music Box. Lo recomendaría ya que es muy singular y eso me gusta mucho. Felicidades al artista que he escuchado trabajo mucho para lograrlo y en serio lo logró
  2. hopetoo140
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    It is the best Album from 2022 i can listen to this Masterpiece evereyday !!!!!!
  3. Angelica12
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mejor de lo mejor es auténtico . Se nota el sentimiento del artista que quizo transmitir hay canciones muy buenas en este álbum , canciones con las que te puedes identificar .… Expand
  4. Ayet
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una obra de arte. La oscuridad que tiene es tan humana, que cualquier persona se puede identificar como “y si no tengo sueños? Y si no tengo pasión?”… Expand
  5. Lalli_0516
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This album is a masterpiece..i think this is my first album where I listened each song from the album and completed without taking a break..i really like the concept of overall album and how he arranged songs according to the story he is telling..from lyrics to sound, everything is so good. From Pandora's box to arson, everything is brilliant. From writing the lyrics stating his ownThis album is a masterpiece..i think this is my first album where I listened each song from the album and completed without taking a break..i really like the concept of overall album and how he arranged songs according to the story he is telling..from lyrics to sound, everything is so good. From Pandora's box to arson, everything is brilliant. From writing the lyrics stating his own experiences and about society, he included everything but in a good way. When you listen to arson, you can hear some underlying sounds which are really brilliant because it represents the meaning of the song. This whole album is a different vibe..i loved it… Expand
  6. Kailars
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    El mensaje en las canciones, la variedad de estilos y la estética tan representativa vuelven a este álbum algo muy especial.
  7. janeteze
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    I will like to say this is the best album or the century...thank you very much
  8. AbyHobi
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Love Jack In The Box
  9. userrr
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I super love JITB album. Especially MORE and WHAT IF. It makes me feel hyper and happier.… Expand
  10. nawasintaa
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    First debut album by j-hope!
    All tracks on Jack in the box is sooo coolll, you can find 'alter ego' by j-hope in this album
    'future and safety zone' is my favorite from the all favorites!
  11. smilehoyaa
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Jack in the Box is the best album that the singing artist j-hope ah been able to create the way he arranged the songs the rhythm and lyrics of each of his songs are wonderful, I love this album too.
  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. Sanachan
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Jack in the box is really good album We can see a new side of jhope from this It's just Great
  14. gguknmj
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Jack in the box es un álbum muy variado, el artista expresa su historia a su manera mostrando otra faceta suya y que quiere mostrarle a sus fans.
  15. ingridleticia
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    an amazing album from start to finish! jhope has given us a great gift please listen a lot ♡
  16. Me_Maar
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Brilliant! I've been waiting a long time to feel this excited about new music! Jack in the Box was instant love and the more I listen the better it gets. Really looking forward to more of j-hope as a solo artist and what he has to show us in the future!
  17. roussbaez
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fue el primero en dar el gran paso como solista y fue lo más genial que he escuchado!! Su estilo lo que quiso demostrar y transmitir lo logro muy bien y nos dió otra cara de la que ya conocíamos del maravilloso Jhope!!… Expand
  18. mminks
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every song tells a story. Truly a masterpiece. j-hope stepped completely out of the box and made a fantastic album.… Expand
  19. Antmin
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    No skips. Great music. j-hope steps out of the boundaries of K-pop and gives us a critically acclaimed album.
  20. hobarijk
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    The whole album is amazing, the beats, the way j-hope raps and sings is just wonderful. Also the cover of his album is beautiful. He knows how to make a really good music.
  21. andreanuna
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This album is such a masterpiece! Even if you're not into kpop, please give it a chance. J-hope did a really good job here.
  22. Saraphinah50
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    The best album so far. I love how he expresses him in a different style and with no collabo whatsoever.
  23. Cotayd
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This album is perfect from beggining to end. J-Hope gives us a solid new side of him, with new catchy Beats and a powerful message like we see in Equal Sign and Future
  24. Aslaha
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it my hoba's ablum.also all this ablum songs are my favorite.BTS FOOR LIFE.HOBI FOREVER… Expand
  25. QueenAbby
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    The crème dela crème of all albums, uniquely beautiful and perfect. Authenticity at it’s finest. From intro to reflection(music box ) to the last track Arson, the flow, transitioning, lyricism showed greatness and originality. I’ve been obsessed with each and every track on the album. What a great piece of work, this is greater than any body of work of art I know of. It takes people withThe crème dela crème of all albums, uniquely beautiful and perfect. Authenticity at it’s finest. From intro to reflection(music box ) to the last track Arson, the flow, transitioning, lyricism showed greatness and originality. I’ve been obsessed with each and every track on the album. What a great piece of work, this is greater than any body of work of art I know of. It takes people with great minds to assimilate this to the fullest.… Expand
  26. Pinkers
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    J-Hope is a Maverick and you never know what to expect from him. He is constantly trying new musical forms and complex arrangements without in any way feeling over produced. This album is his journey through life, with all the fears and questions it has. Something beautiful.
  27. krlnben
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was genuinely surprised after first listen. Seemed very different from Hope World yet something that J-hope would create.… Expand
  28. 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.
  29. Librag73
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Jack in the box is an amazing album. J-hope's lyrics and melodies impressed me. I love it.
  30. NicoleKSJ7
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Un álbum muy completo, realmente jhope y bts nunca decepcionan, escucharlos vale completamente la pena
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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
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  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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