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. angelessan
    May 27, 2023
    9
    This album has very good songs, if you listen to "equal sign =l" and "future" they are songs that convey a positive message of respect
  2. Yessmer
    May 27, 2023
    10
    The beautiful álbum, i love your songs in the álbum full of meaningful lyrics.
  3. Kypa28
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Amo mucho este álbum!! Es de mis favoritos, simplemente desde la intro es todo hermoso
  4. Jacvinu
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Excelente álbum, tiene una muy buena mezcla de sonidos, se valora en demasía el compromiso y la entrega del artista hoy en día son pocos los cantantes que componen y escriben su propia música eso le da un gran valor añadido a su trabajo
  5. myuniveryoongi
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    el álbum es INCREÍBLE, el inglés con coreano son una mezcla muy buena, lo recomiendo mucho
  6. anabelle89b
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is an excellent album, the content is so deep with a teaching that anyone who listens to it will enjoy it.… Expand
  7. Cvidal
    May 27, 2023
    10
    It's a great album. The vibe is very different from what we already knew from Hobi, but it is still a genius
    I couldn't say there's anything wrong there, just the short duration :(
  8. Isabl
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Realmente con este álbum Jhope nos mostró de todo lo que es capaz, como su fan me siento tan orgullosa de él. Es tan talentoso que desata la envidia de muchos. Gracias infinitas por mostrarnos tu arte.
  9. Gisel1988
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Un excelente album, dónde Jhope quizo mostrar su propio estilo, amo cada una de las canciones ❤️
  10. Nonameuser0
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Algo nuevo y fresco lo que nos ha dado Jhope con este album. Desde sonido hasta una nueva faceta en el mismo. El como Rapero, cantante y escritor de su trabajo en verdad siempre nos trae algo nuevo, estoy encantada con su album ♡
  11. liliyakolinchuk
    May 23, 2023
    10
    This is something on the verge of fantasy! What strength, what energy, what power - this is a hurricane and a tsunami combined! Amazing vocals! I'm proud of you J-Hope! Respect to you! Bravo, my applause!
  12. Hope00100
    May 21, 2023
    10
    The Jack in the Box album is amazing. This album is full of creativity.The album is deep and purposeful
  13. LauC
    May 21, 2023
    10
    A different side of J-hope, a prodigy by all means, that had yet to be seen, it was excellent.
  14. Patitab
    May 21, 2023
    10
    This is a Master Class Album made by a REAL ARTIST. Hear it once and you can´t stop listenint to his music. Hope to hear more about this great artist.
  15. Fijia7
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Energetic music in a carefully put-together album with beautiful messages! I love this album.
  16. Swiifitie
    May 21, 2023
    10
    What an amazing album! I discovered him through Lollapalooza and I didnt expected to like a korean rapper at all. The storytelling in the album is great and the beats are really good. I never heard something like MORE before.
  17. yoiyoiyoi
    May 21, 2023
    10
    amazing album - jhope experimented with a completely new sound from his first mixtape and took on difficult topics for this album. The album tells a cohesive story from start to finish full of self-reflection and self-awareness. The lyrics show a mature, multifaceted artist and his different rap flows show he isn’t afraid to experiment with new styles.

    While most songs are shorter than    amazing album - jhope experimented with a completely new sound from his first mixtape and took on difficult topics for this album. The album tells a cohesive story from start to finish full of self-reflection and self-awareness. The lyrics show a mature, multifaceted artist and his different rap flows show he isn’t afraid to experiment with new styles.

    While most songs are shorter than typical, I feel it doesn’t detract from the album (though selfishly I do wish some were longer as I enjoy them a lot). It almost gives the album a sort of ‘stream of consciousness’ feel - rather than a set of songs meant for mass streaming, which I feel is fitting considering the topics he explores. Despite some content being about the flaws of society, it doesn’t come off as preachy/empty. He acknowledges and reflects on his own person, showing a sense of vulnerability and accountability that is hard to find these days.

    Standouts for me are MORE, Stop, What If, Future and Arson    … Expand
  18. Lilacs
    May 21, 2023
    10
    An amazing album. Not what I expected . It was darker than J-Hope in BTS but a welcome side of him and a mark of a true artist.
  19. ElizaAbella23
    May 21, 2023
    10
    This man again proved that he is a versatile artist not like other typical K-pop artist, i've had listened to other K-pop artist as well but majority of their lyrics doesn’t even make sense and Heavy with autotune, This album is the perfection itself, an work of art..It's very refreshing to see something different which is beyond K-pop
  20. Homein
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Jack In The Box is a really great album and I hope He makes an album like this in the future. MORE is a standout from the album and it won't hurt if j-hope decides to pop out with a full grunge/rock album
  21. Lebeca
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. All songs are organically connected. So I recommend you listen to it in order from beginning to end. The second time is better and more addictive than the first time.
  22. Uliya
    May 20, 2023
    10
    album that depicts a Jung Hoseok, where we can see another side of j-hope. This is the most unique album I've ever heard.
  23. Alertarcade
    May 20, 2023
    10
    A work of art. Makes me have faith in the future of rap and hip-hop in Asia. Will be keeping an eye on his future projects.
  24. avir
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    I like the image j-hope created in this album, the rock and hip-hop combined genres are a good combination.
    This album deals with a person's inner battle, full of passion and ambition, very honest lyrics from j-hope.
    The beat of the music is satisfying to listen to, there is no dull moment in this album. The song "Future" is full of hope and the whole album has a beautiful theme.
  25. hobibear
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    "Jack in the Box" is a masterpiece album. Hobi, thank you so much for releasing this album, thank you for your hard work, I love you so much.
  26. cloudy9
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Jack in the Box has become an album that means so much to me and others around the world. j-hope has poured his emotions, thoughts, and ambitions into every song of this album showcasing his true passion and love for creating music. There are songs that have a deeper meaning laced with metaphors and creative lyrics and there are some songs that don't need analyzation as he expressesJack in the Box has become an album that means so much to me and others around the world. j-hope has poured his emotions, thoughts, and ambitions into every song of this album showcasing his true passion and love for creating music. There are songs that have a deeper meaning laced with metaphors and creative lyrics and there are some songs that don't need analyzation as he expresses exactly what he wants to say through its lyrics. I'm not a bts fan nor a kpop fan but I love his music and it has opened my eyes to enjoying music of other languages.… Expand
  27. masshope
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Lo tengo en loop desde que salió gracias j-hope por sacar canciones tan iconicas
  28. Really12345
    May 20, 2023
    10
    The past reviews calling j-hope names is some of the most childish stuff I've seen in record reviews. The album is good with a 90s grunge and rap vibe. He samples ODB (most of the reviewers are to young to know who that is) on What if. More and Arson are definitely the stand out hits, but Equal Sign and Safety Zone show off his lyricism. JITB is definitely a step in the right direction forThe past reviews calling j-hope names is some of the most childish stuff I've seen in record reviews. The album is good with a 90s grunge and rap vibe. He samples ODB (most of the reviewers are to young to know who that is) on What if. More and Arson are definitely the stand out hits, but Equal Sign and Safety Zone show off his lyricism. JITB is definitely a step in the right direction for j-hope to show who he is as an artist. And he does that well.… Expand
  29. JungNilna18
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is very interesting, She really is a superstar, He is one talented artist who wants to show his best abilities… Expand
  30. namjoonsbookend
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    “Jack in the box” showcases J-hope’s dynamic rapping and songwriting skills. The album is a testament of J-hope’s musical talent and versatility. It proves that he is not just a member of BTs but a talented musician in his own right.
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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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