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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. SamGuerrero27
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    Ok. To be honest it's not what I expected. Many songs on the album sound the same.
  7. sammiex
    Jul 16, 2022
    1
    Lmao what is thiss this album is so overrated yet again everything is the same.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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!

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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. 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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