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

Universal acclaim- based on 2999 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 34 out of 2999
  3. Negative: 59 out of 2999
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  1. Tipha
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Amazing body of work. He really surprised and outdid himself once again. His message was certainly well delivered.
  2. nine777
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Jung Hoseok does nor disappoint as he present to us yet another facet of his persona as J-Hope.
  3. yeonkimin
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    after I listened to Jack in the Box, I realized that it is not a new side of jhope. it is the depiction of his vulnerabilities that we may have overlooked because we only saw his happy and bright side. This album sounded like a confession.
  4. sammiex
    Jul 16, 2022
    1
    Lmao what is thiss this album is so overrated yet again everything is the same.
  5. Keyhaneh
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    That was an amazing album. It's more than music it's a kind of art. Any of the songs wasn't boring and you couldn't understand when the whole album finished. I especially like what if, safety zone, stop, =( Equal sign). Also, I very much like the intro part. It started like the story and continued with Pandora's box and it was amazing. I'm really happy there is still some artist that caresThat was an amazing album. It's more than music it's a kind of art. Any of the songs wasn't boring and you couldn't understand when the whole album finished. I especially like what if, safety zone, stop, =( Equal sign). Also, I very much like the intro part. It started like the story and continued with Pandora's box and it was amazing. I'm really happy there is still some artist that cares about their music quality.… Expand
  6. Sandlers
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Completely masterpiece, the lyrics talk about self love, achieving your goals, viewing love in a different ways, social issues, and more. Just like the previous BTS album, a classic!!
    It is so much different than any of kpop artist album ever made. Containing old school hiphop with rock blended song, then a classic piano melody, rnb blended with sou music, and a country classic song. This    Completely masterpiece, the lyrics talk about self love, achieving your goals, viewing love in a different ways, social issues, and more. Just like the previous BTS album, a classic!!
    It is so much different than any of kpop artist album ever made. Containing old school hiphop with rock blended song, then a classic piano melody, rnb blended with sou music, and a country classic song. This album has it all    … Expand
  7. gukkiegalaxy
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Jack In The Box is literally a piece of art. J-hope worked on it for years, every song has his most deeps thoughts and definitly, he poured what he felt since his career started back in 2013 as an artist. This album shows his versatility, his wide aspectrum. He said it himself, he wanted to show to the world that he can take this challenge, he wants to show us this new side of him that itJack In The Box is literally a piece of art. J-hope worked on it for years, every song has his most deeps thoughts and definitly, he poured what he felt since his career started back in 2013 as an artist. This album shows his versatility, his wide aspectrum. He said it himself, he wanted to show to the world that he can take this challenge, he wants to show us this new side of him that it has always been there..
    It's amazing, I love this album with my entire soul.    … Expand
  8. Mexxxx
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jack In The Box unleashes Jhope's darker side as he said on his previous interviews and he perfectly expressed that out on every track of the album especially on more and arson! JITB will really surprise you on the range Jhope has, he really go beyond his bright and sunshine vibe as we always know. Solid 10/10!… Expand
  9. Phv2007
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Perfect
  10. apobangpo
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums that I've heard in a while, all the songs are top notch and it shows how much he worked hard for it. The vocals, rap, lyrics and production of the whole album is mind-blowing. All I can say is its a banger no skip album.
  11. kimcritics
    Jul 16, 2022
    7
    I first heard MORE, the pre-released single from this album by J-hope. I didn't really liked it at first listen maybe because of the genre. It's hiphop + rock but after a few more listens, watching the really amazing music video and reading the lyrics, the song just grew on me. I do believe this song is better when performed live. When the album dropped, i listened to it from top toI first heard MORE, the pre-released single from this album by J-hope. I didn't really liked it at first listen maybe because of the genre. It's hiphop + rock but after a few more listens, watching the really amazing music video and reading the lyrics, the song just grew on me. I do believe this song is better when performed live. When the album dropped, i listened to it from top to bottom. It was a wild experience! I love how this album is arranged. It has it's own story line and concept. Some songs may not be my cup of tea just like MORE but the songs' lyrics are great. I appreciate the lyrics and J-hope's message that he wants to convey. This album is great! I think hiphop fans would enjoy this. My favorite tracks are EQUAL SIGN, FUTURE AND SAFETY ZONE. You should check those songs out.

    Jack In The Box is really different from J-hope's first mixtape Hope World. He showed a different side of himself thru this album. I appreciate how he chose to go for this genre and concept even tho it's not something easy and cannot guarantee commercial success. But J-hope is a member of BTS and they are known for taking their music and art seriously. They will do whatever they want and stay true to themselves. They will release the music they want, they're innovative, experimental and not afraid to try new things. I truly admire them. I've seen how they grew as artists and as a person. They're great role models. This album might not be my most favorite album in the world but this is an amazing album full of amazing music. Everyone should check this out. Thank you for the music J-hope!    … Expand
  12. jxbgtn
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i need jack in the box inside my bones, its amazing and every song is a masterpiece carefully curated by jhope. highly reccomend i love it i believe everyone should listen to it for at least 36 hours and dedicate their lives to it, 10/10 spectacular never been done before no one could ever make something that could top this unless jhope decides to stun us all again as he likely will soon.… Expand
  13. Pax13
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    If you listen to the album in order, you'll see the story he wants to tell us unveiling. And it's fascinating. The lyrics of each songs hold a personal meaning and also a story anyone can relate too.
    The songs stop and equal sign felt really refreshing, he reflected on our society the modern world and the importance of being respected no matter who you are. We are all equal and    If you listen to the album in order, you'll see the story he wants to tell us unveiling. And it's fascinating. The lyrics of each songs hold a personal meaning and also a story anyone can relate too.
    The songs stop and equal sign felt really refreshing, he reflected on our society the modern world and the importance of being respected no matter who you are. We are all equal and deserve to be loved. This is such a powerful message. What if and future are 2 powerful songs where jhope opens up ! I honestly felt 1000 different type of emotions while listening to this album. Arson and more the 2 title tracks are amazing and I'm particularly in love with their beats. Pandora box is the essence of who jhope is. This album is so different from hope world its the darker version of himself. But it's also him but raw. And the metaphor of the box is genius, he was living inside this box and Finally got out and burned it all. He also used the fire to represent the celebrity fame etc like a burning fire consuming him ? Or a fire that will continue to make him shine? .I like the meaning of arson and I think he did well placing it as the last song on the album. And I particularly liked the musicality of music box: reflection. In less words: jhope is an amazing artist, he is a genius and a great mind. The musicality the lyrics, the Rap, everything was on point, it's beyond expectations. He took risks and went out of his comfort zone , he made another someone's favorite song, another someone " safe zone" . He is amazing . He is our hope, our sunshine but beyond thay he is also jung hoseok with a full range of beautiful human emotions that unveiled in this albums. Thank you for sharing your art and thoughts with us.    … Expand
  14. Snehamariam
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Really really good album. This guys musical taste is amazing. Thank you for your music.
  15. 4lesya
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    He really did amazing job with emotions and thoughts.The instrumental snapped as always.
    But the most incredible thing is lyrics.Hoseok talking about big issues and what he been through.He put himself in every word and I'm respect him for this.Thank you so much j-hope for sharing this with us.We proud of you.
  16. L1EW1NGS
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Jack In The Box es un álbum totalmente increíble de principio a fin, en donde el artista Jung Hoseok, más conocido como "J-Hope", demuestra su talento para el rap, composición, canto, escritura de letras y su amor por el Hip hop de la vieja escuela.
    Pocos artistas de hoy en día se atreven a experimentar con su música y salirse de su zona de confort, y muchos menos logran conquistar al    Jack In The Box es un álbum totalmente increíble de principio a fin, en donde el artista Jung Hoseok, más conocido como "J-Hope", demuestra su talento para el rap, composición, canto, escritura de letras y su amor por el Hip hop de la vieja escuela.
    Pocos artistas de hoy en día se atreven a experimentar con su música y salirse de su zona de confort, y muchos menos logran conquistar al público con esas creaciones. Uno de ellos sin duda fué J-Hope con su canción "More" que combina una poderosa base hip hop y buen rap con un poco de rock, un género que este artista jamás había probado, pero que aún así dominó.

    No hay duda que este álbum puede disfrutarse por completo, sintiendo como el gran rapero dejó parte de su alma en el.    … Expand
  17. Wnderwench
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this album. I'm an older army so I grew up with that old 90s hip hop and jhope has embodied that sound perfectly. Love the whole album, no skips. My only issue with it was the length. I wish it was a little longer but besides that perfection.… Expand
  18. Ysabell
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    One of the album with a perfect songs sequences. If you have time, plug in your headphones; listen to the album from top to bottom with lyrics translation open in another tab- a whole different experience.
  19. evrthjng
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Jack In the Box is some good gold **** i am so proud of J-Hope and his ever growing artistry. Super excited for his upcoming endeavors.
  20. angem_130613
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. j-hope has always been an amazing and professional artist. The way he wrote and produced the songs in this album is very admirable. This one's concept is a bit different from his first mixtape 'Hope World', but the vibe and meaning of his songs are there. My personal favourites from his new work are Equal Sign, Music Box: Reflection, Safety Zone, Future, and Arson. The Intro has me on goosebumps! The mix of vocals and rap is so good! As expected of j-hope. I love it … Expand
  21. Ile_Ile
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This album is an absolute masterpiece! I dig the old school hip hop it's giving. The concept overall is so unique & brilliantly done. The songs are perfectly cohesive & the lyrics are very introspective. I can't express enough how amazed I am with J-hope's brain, talents, and capabilities. This one defenitely deserves the universal-acclaims!
  22. Koobibaby
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This is by far the best conceptual album with a clear concept and vision. Listening to it from top to bottom in order is an experience and it is a journey. All songs have an identity of it's own but also go well together. Jhope shows so much different styles through this album. Every song on this album has a message it wants to deliver through it's lyrics and it does it beautifully. ItThis is by far the best conceptual album with a clear concept and vision. Listening to it from top to bottom in order is an experience and it is a journey. All songs have an identity of it's own but also go well together. Jhope shows so much different styles through this album. Every song on this album has a message it wants to deliver through it's lyrics and it does it beautifully. It embodies jhope's journey as an artist, his fears, thoughts, experience as an artist throughout the years, it's as personal and artistic as it gets. I not stop listening to this album, it's just really amazing. One of the few albums that made me excited for music again, i can not stop geeking out about it… Expand
  23. likesmusic
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This album really masterpiece
  24. tina88
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    The storyline from start to finish was incredible to listen to it and experience. This album truly showed his ability to morph and blend different beats, sounds, flows, and cadences that he hasn’t shown before on previous works. Through his 9 going on 10 years of being in an amazingly well-rounded group with various abilities, he solidified his own name ever further with this work!
  25. namjgguk
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Simply one of the best hip hop albums I've ever heard. The songs must be listened to in order as they tell a carefully developed story. This guy's flow is impeccable, the lyricism too and the visual identity is marked, unique and very beautiful. All the songs are very well done, exploring different styles of hip hop, including hip house, hip rock and experimental. J-Hope did a very daringSimply one of the best hip hop albums I've ever heard. The songs must be listened to in order as they tell a carefully developed story. This guy's flow is impeccable, the lyricism too and the visual identity is marked, unique and very beautiful. All the songs are very well done, exploring different styles of hip hop, including hip house, hip rock and experimental. J-Hope did a very daring job with this album, showing us a side of himself that was totally unknown to the public, with dark stories and visuals that completely contrast with the look marked by being bright and cheerful, as everyone knew him. It's an intimate and complete album. The songs are short, they taste like "I want more", but the length was a perfect choice to avoid saturation due to the composition style.Jack In The Box is beautiful and wonderful.… Expand
  26. Shalihope1
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    It's an album full of sincerity, as well as deep lyrics and amazing music, totally different from what J-Hope had shown us before, but just as great. Even if you are not a fan of hip hop or rock, if you give it the opportunity you will like it
  27. BESTMusicq
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    No joke, his album is Grammy worthy! Why? Production is top notched, lyricism is sublime, concept is elevated & innovative; lastly execution & delivery is phenomenal! It may not be mainstream but the artistry here deserves an award!
  28. 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.
  29. Chowla7
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Jack in the box is the result of a musician who loves experimenting different genres and still keeping their roots, people who are lovers of old school hip hop, rock, r&b must check out this album. This show cases an artist's inner feelings very well and direct and the messages too are beautiful. I must say this is a new side of this artist's usual and this album leaps into new era of this artist.
  30. 0T7Noona
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    this is a no skip album and Jhope really outdid expectations on this one. The songs are arranged to tell a story with a strong and necessary message that instills hope. To get full benefit listen to the songs in order. Love the beats, vocals and artistry displayed.
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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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