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. Isitaa
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    El mejor álbum k-pop/hip-hop del 2022! J-Hope mostró una faceta mucho más madura y sincera con este álbum, sonidos totalmente diferentes a los que ha manejado con anterioridad pero aún así se sigue manteniendo firme con sus raíces. Un sonido mucho más punk y rock mezclado con su distinguido rap, un ritmo diferente a lo que hemos escuchado de él en BTS.
  2. Karla_cv
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Amo como en este álbum Jhope muestra otra cara, otra versión de él. Conocíamos la energía vibrante con su mixtape pero en este álbum muestra otro pedacito de él, lo oscuro pero también esperanzador.
  3. Yololop
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Speaking for myself the genre of the two principal songs not is that I listen with frequency but I love them because the sounds and the lyrics are amazing. The concept is dark and unique.… Expand
  4. Soulmat_TK
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    A Masterpiece, así es como se le puede llamar a este álbum, es todo lo que necesitaba y quería de un álbum, buen ritmo, buena letra, sincronía, armonía, es maravilloso.
  5. Knjlvs
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jitb is amazing!! Every song is amazing, the song, the letter,all!! You can see how jhope give all of him for jitb, he really put all of him in this album and the result was amazing!… Expand
  6. omahope
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amo tanto este álbum, es una obra de arte total; sin duda, Jhope es él artista más versátil de toda la industria musical!!

    NOJODASSS, como amo tanto 'FUTURE'    … Expand
  7. KirstieS
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a wonderful masterpiece. Through each song you can hear the passion in J-Hope's voice and his lyrics are deeply personal. Especially through the songs Arson and More you can hear the determination and drive behind his passion for music and the messages he wants to send. Thank you J-Hope for sharing this with us.… Expand
  8. batmocus
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    El primer álbum debut como solista de Hobi fue totalmente increíble y hasta el día de hoy he amado tanto cada una de las canciones que contiene este álbum, Hobi es un increíble artista y bastante talentoso, sin duda es uno de mis álbumes favoritos.
  9. Yare_28
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    it is a very wonderful album
    Amazing, I'm proud of you. I really like his vocals here.
    It- so great to hear it. I hope more people discover this album
  10. Hoba218
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE! Everything has been done in an original, innovative, fresh and intelligent way. I am incredibly amazed at the high quality that this album possesses. Love it!
  11. hayfa
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    one of my favorite albums ever it's so dear to me that i can't even find the words to talk about it. just j-hope's journey of self discovery and his evolution as a rapper. it's just good music plain and simple.
  12. Jung_mariem
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    The album is so perfect. I love the artist J-Hope and his music. He is an exemplary and creative artist. I love all his industries. This album is beyond evaluation
  13. ameriseven
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Jack In The Box se convirtió en uno de mis álbumes favoritos de toda la vida. En cuanto salió no pude dejar de escucharlo, simplemente es una experiencia exquisita al oído. Cada una de las canciones demuestra la creatividad musical que tiene Jung Hoseok. Amo como se enfocó en mostrar su lado más oscuro a través de este álbum pero que a pesar de eso, reconforta tanto escucharlo.
    Safety Zone    Jack In The Box se convirtió en uno de mis álbumes favoritos de toda la vida. En cuanto salió no pude dejar de escucharlo, simplemente es una experiencia exquisita al oído. Cada una de las canciones demuestra la creatividad musical que tiene Jung Hoseok. Amo como se enfocó en mostrar su lado más oscuro a través de este álbum pero que a pesar de eso, reconforta tanto escucharlo.
    Safety Zone es de las mejores en mi opinión. ♡    … Expand
  14. livwithluv
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    this album is an artistic masterpiece that shows so many emotions and feelings that we can all relate to
  15. PamSuika
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    The album takes you to the 90s with its sounds. Something fresh but at the same time using old songs as a sample, Jack in the box has a balance in rhythm even when it’s using different genres.
  16. Aerabbbbbb
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Omg!! This album is THE album.... the songs, the lyrics, the composition everything is great… Expand
  17. Mari_44
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Este álbum es fantástico en todos los sentidos, nunca había escuchado tal estilo en la música y me enganchó totalmente, su concepto es simplemente precioso
  18. lauramaria
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    muy orgullosa de su album fue el primero y uno de los mejores saliendo del molde y enfrentando a todos y a todas para mi la cancion FUTURE es la mejor. Exitos
  19. itsu
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Este álbum es tan fuerte, tan refrescante, y por supuesto tan personal. Un magnífico trabajo de J-Hope, con este álbum demuestra, una vez más, que él es un artista completo.
  20. louhoi
    May 27, 2023
    10
    I recently discovered this amazing album and j-hope, the first time I heard the tracks of his album I completely fell in love with his music.
  21. Cooklil
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un increíble álbum! A las personas que les guste el hip hop y Que le den más peso a las letras, deberían escuchar este álbum. Sonidos fuertes, hasta sonidos más tranquilos y relajados que te hacen experimentar una sensación distinta por cada canción y que, en conjunto, te hace deleitar distintos tonos de colores que te gustaran. Amo este álbum por lo variado que es y su concepto en general es increíble. Amo las letras.… Expand
  22. Hobbibised
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Amo este album! El trabajo duro y gran esfuerzo que hizo J hope mostrandonos todo su talento es asombroso!
  23. byiybee
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. insane….… Expand
  24. Ma2e
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is perfect I love all the sounds but my favorites are Arson and Equal Sign I know how hard Hobi worked on this album and I'm very proud of him.… Expand
  25. alondralovestae
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    A fantastic album with amazing songs and amazing rhythms, it really fascinates me!.
  26. rororita
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Absolutely beautiful album. His music is a heady brew of hip-hop, punk and metal . I recommend you intensionally
  27. Renlux
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favourite album ever! Oh my God! This album is so good that I could listen to it until the last day of my life. ♡… Expand
  28. typhoidswans
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    I was absolutely blown away by JitB when it was released and it’s an album I can’t stop going back to, end to end! It was such a powerful punch of pure rapline genius, it’s an incredible follow up to Hope World and shows so many different aspects of Hoseok. The documentary that followed showed us what most ARMY already knew, that Hobi wanted to craft it with his own two hands and that heI was absolutely blown away by JitB when it was released and it’s an album I can’t stop going back to, end to end! It was such a powerful punch of pure rapline genius, it’s an incredible follow up to Hope World and shows so many different aspects of Hoseok. The documentary that followed showed us what most ARMY already knew, that Hobi wanted to craft it with his own two hands and that he had direct decision making in every aspect of the album being written, produced, and launched. He was our first runner for solo efforts that weren’t collabs and wow did he make an impression. The songs are powerful and the lyrics are amazing, there are so many layers, moods and emotions. Hearing Hoseok channel his drive and pride, his desire to succeed and his need to keep improving, and the meaning of HOPE in a world full of chaos and frustration. Hoseok is such a self-made and inspiring person, and it’s lowkey heartbreaking to hear how he’s struggled. I am so proud of him and will always have this album in my rotation.… Expand
  29. strawhobirry
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    One of the few best albums I've heard for a while! I honestly do not listen to this kind of genre before but when this came out, I instantly loved it! I can't wait for his other works!
  30. jeoneuphoria
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    They are easily the best 21 minutes spent, I have been following this artist for a long time and I could affirm without a doubt that this is one of his best works, so raw and real, so him but at the same time so new, it is enjoyable from start to finish.
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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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