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. mafe_ocamon
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    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
  2. Nisreen
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Perfect piece of work It has a different vibe from what we used to get for jhope My personal favorite is stop and equal sign along with more and arson The production and lyrics in this album are perfect
  3. WatchOut4Sharks
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    Listening to this album from top to bottom you can feel the cohesion that j-hope was going for. His tells an amazing story through the 10 songs on his journey and inner most feelings and emotions of being at the very peak of his career. Every track has a place and value in the album and the way its all pieced together lyrically and stylistically is really phenomenal. J-hope really outdidListening to this album from top to bottom you can feel the cohesion that j-hope was going for. His tells an amazing story through the 10 songs on his journey and inner most feelings and emotions of being at the very peak of his career. Every track has a place and value in the album and the way its all pieced together lyrically and stylistically is really phenomenal. J-hope really outdid himself and showed amazing new sides of his musicality leaving us aching to see where he takes us in the future.… Expand
  4. ElenaTeodora
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    I love this album, i've been listening to it the whole day. It's great to see this different side of him
  5. nandaholive
    Jul 15, 2022
    9
    Jack in the box is a new chapter of J-hope, which brings a new side of your self. If in Hope World we had an intimate and "sunny" side of BTS's J-hope, Hoseok built after Arson a darker side in his career. In addition, he had mentioned that Arson was one of the reasons why Jack in the box was born. In this sense, when we received in Blue Side spoilers in its cover art for the single, andJack in the box is a new chapter of J-hope, which brings a new side of your self. If in Hope World we had an intimate and "sunny" side of BTS's J-hope, Hoseok built after Arson a darker side in his career. In addition, he had mentioned that Arson was one of the reasons why Jack in the box was born. In this sense, when we received in Blue Side spoilers in its cover art for the single, and about "burning in blue" its colorful world, Jack in the box presents its screaming colors but in a dichotomy the warm colors of hope world. 10 tracks make up the album, showcasing an eventful career, worldly and self-directed thoughts, with old-school emo-rock and hip hop genres. Reading the lyrics we can feel the sincerity of an artist who expresses a lot in RUN BTS how much his career has gone, but that each chapter feels like a new beginning.… Expand
  6. educp
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    An amazing album that showcases all the various strong points of J-Hope that some people could still not be aware of. An amazing body of art clearly crafted with care and love towards music and it’s meaning. A 10/10, but nothing less could be expected from a BTS member.
  7. Brittdeshae
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    J-hope continues to amaze me with his artistry. The album is incredible. The storyline from start to finish, his musicality, his delivery unmatched. Talent, ambition, self-reflection, and dedication are few of the many elements that were necessary to create the master piece that is Jack in the Box.
  8. cybradle
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    I LOVE this album. My top is Pandora's Box & Safety Zone. Arson & MORE are on another level. This album is certainly NOT kpop. No way. It's different & I want MORE!
  9. Katy05
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    One if the best albums released this year! J-hope never disappoints! I love it!
  10. alanabarbarena
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    this is a masterpiece!! the songs are so old school and darkly but sounds so good. the lyrics are the best and are well written that i have been seen lately. jhope was amazing here
  11. Maetae94
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Words are unable to describe how amazing this album is, his talent in making this masterpiece is inexplicable. Check the lyrics, pay close attention to his vocals and rap and you will understand why this album is a masterpiece.
  12. Usnavi
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    I love so much Equal Sign, it's an amazing song. Eu amo demasiado Equal Sign. É uma música incrível
  13. 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.
  14. Anne7
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    El mejor trabajo del 2022 lo tiene este álbum. Sus sonidos tan refrescantes y reveladores, sus gritos y letras ambiciosas, todos necesitábamos éste lado de jhope, nos dio algo que no imaginábamos pero que sinceramente lo necesitábamos, gracias jhope por abrirte de una forma tan sincera ante nosotros tus fans! Excelente álbum!
  15. Lusine1996
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    This album is amazing. You have to read lyrics carefully. It's so different from the previous mixtape but so J-hope at the same time.
  16. bluescenery_
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    I'm in love with this album! Such an amazing and pleasant album to listen to and all the tracks and the lyrics are incredible. I loved the message and the production of Jack In The Box, j-hope really did an amazing job with this album and I couldn't have asked more for his debut as a soloist. Loved it!
  17. isaaavvvvv
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    the construction of the album is amazing and the lyrics are very strong. a wonderful job!!
  18. Vindya
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    I love this album , every song is so damn good and good to hear. Jhopeeee fighting
  19. athulya
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    amazing album
  20. petanakama
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    There's a reason why this album is loved by the critics, general public and his fans. The album is coherent, from start to finish, just like a novel. Every track on this album plays its role perfectly which makes it become non-skip album. Furthermore, this album also use storytelling concept as its way to convey the messages. I recommend the listeners to read the translation of the lyricsThere's a reason why this album is loved by the critics, general public and his fans. The album is coherent, from start to finish, just like a novel. Every track on this album plays its role perfectly which makes it become non-skip album. Furthermore, this album also use storytelling concept as its way to convey the messages. I recommend the listeners to read the translation of the lyrics to discover the depth of the messages and the beauty of j-hope's writing. You will feel how honest and sincere he put his soul through this album.… Expand
  21. AndressaX
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Um álbum verdadeiro! Escute como se fosse uma história cheia de ansiedade, medo e resiliência! É música de um grande artista! Escutem de coração aberto!
  22. louis_19
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    J-hope never fails to deliver another exceptional album, the tracks of the album has their own vibe and unique sound that perfectly encapsulates the growth and eagerness of J-hope to grow as an individual and solo artist. My favorite tracks are: MORE, Equal Sign, What If, Future, & Arson
  23. Fabianagr
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    It's genuinely so good. It makes you feel hype and energetic but also nostalgic at some point. The lyrics are absolutely perfect and the rhythm is so fresh and unexpected from jhope but with an amazing result
  24. kalkalkal
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    From the first song to the last song, high-quality storytelling stands out. Since it's a great album with organic qualities, I recommend you listen to it in order.I think it's better to listen to the whole album than just one song. It feels like I'm watching a movie or a book because it's connected to each other. Especially when the fire comes out at the end, it feels like it explodes.
  25. Dekos
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    The beats are amazing and I love the story telling as you listen in order. I also appreciate the feel of different genres on the album. I can’t wait for their next album!
  26. Tipha
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Amazing body of work. He really surprised and outdid himself once again. His message was certainly well delivered.
  27. Ana_may
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Jack in the BOX is a CONCEPT ALBUM with a very clear journey. I feel like it could have stopped with Future. Ending on a bright cheery song, as if that's is what clearly lies ahead. but no it ends with ARSON as to say two things. IM DONE, F*CK OFF, BURN IT. Or it's an amalgam of everything of what we feel about our future. It's precarious, as safe as dry kindling in a lightening storm THEJack in the BOX is a CONCEPT ALBUM with a very clear journey. I feel like it could have stopped with Future. Ending on a bright cheery song, as if that's is what clearly lies ahead. but no it ends with ARSON as to say two things. IM DONE, F*CK OFF, BURN IT. Or it's an amalgam of everything of what we feel about our future. It's precarious, as safe as dry kindling in a lightening storm THE MUSICALITY! OH DAMN! I wanna swim in Jack in the Box. Its soo good, groovy beats all over every track. You can wind on every beat its very danceable. Well worth the listen.… Expand
  28. nikris
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    amazing album. Hobie opened up from a new side. the concept of fire, text, visual. Bravo
  29. kim_thais
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    It's amazing how each time you listen to this album from beginning to finish it gets better and better. The songs are so cohesive and powerful, the delivery that only J-hope is capable of give is outstanding. It's so different from Hope World but still so inherent to Hoseok. I love this.
  30. allison_07
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    The best album EVER, j-hope from BTS killed it, he's an amazing artist and singer
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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
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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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