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. 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
  2. Maribon96
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    this album is amazing cohesive and chill, top quality. no other word to describe it.
  3. danilosilva
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Álbum perfeito do início ao fim! O cuidado do j-hope em cada detalhe do álbum, a identidade expressa, o fato de ele estar creditado em todas as composições... Jack In The Box é uma dádiva divina e eu sou muito grato de viver para apreciar um trabalho tão bem feito e que faz jus à aclamação universal. Te amo, Jung Hoseok, eu te amo!
  4. 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
  5. Mimicu2-
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    J-Hope shows everyone how talented he is as part of a group and on his own. The concept of the album, the sound of it, the lyrics all incredibly interesting. I´m so happy he decided to show this other part of himself. Congratulations to him for nailing his first solo album.
  6. Mhl319
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely not the sound i was expecting given his first mixtape but from beginning to end it all links and weaves together. My favorite off the album is Arson and Equal Sign… Expand
  7. carlyhealy
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is wonderful, without a doubt the best of the year, the songs the lyrics, the way he got out of his comfort zone, j-hope is an amazing artist both as a member of the biggest group in the world and as a soloist.
    Safey Zone is my favorite.    … Expand
  8. Tipha
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    Amazing body of work. He really surprised and outdid himself once again. His message was certainly well delivered.
  9. Lupitha
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Este sin duda es el mejor álbum que pudo haber sacado, las letras, melodías, todo es perfecto, puedes ver un lado de J hope muy diferente al que estás acostumbrado.
  10. 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!
  11. seokjingod
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    ALBUM DO ANOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MELHOR ALBUM DE UM SOLISTA COREANO EM 2022 DA UM SURRA DA GALINHA PINTADINHA DA *
  12. gabryellison
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a reinvention of j-hope himself, an artist getting out of his comfort zone and doing it extremely well. The songs in this masterpiece are a rare jewel in their own way. Although, each song shows its individual shine and sound, the album is cohesive and tells the listeners an incredible story. It's surely a bop and make sure to give it a listen!… Expand
  13. Jikooka97
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Álbum incrível demais. Hobi você é perfeito, maravilhoso. Músicas maravilhosas, com letras escritas por ele.
  14. tamatoes
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. The story from begging to the end is very well thought out. A completer u turn from the usual bubbly bright J Hope we all know and love but its passionate and fiery. What an amazing rapper who can switch it up multiple times. Equal sign is such a beautiful song that should be heard by everyone. And maybe more people can learn from this song and be a nicerThis album is a masterpiece. The story from begging to the end is very well thought out. A completer u turn from the usual bubbly bright J Hope we all know and love but its passionate and fiery. What an amazing rapper who can switch it up multiple times. Equal sign is such a beautiful song that should be heard by everyone. And maybe more people can learn from this song and be a nicer respectful person in this world.… Expand
  15. Tassya
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum é maravilhoso trás uma sensação de um abraço de urso, hoseok fez uma obra perfeita… Expand
  16. kathyjung
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Jack in the box is honestly, like tasting a main course from a five-star restaurant chef. It shows the skills and also the maturation of j-hope through the years. It highlighted once and for all the name of j-hope as one of the biggest names in current k-hip hop. It's perfect from start to finish.
  17. Jhope
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Foge do padrão, traz originalidade e ousadia. Um trabalho inteiramente autoral, e pela quantidade de colaboradores, bem pessoal.
  18. Difrancis
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    Letras maravilhosas, um álbum inovador, Hoseok provando o enorme talento que tem.
  19. Jennifer61
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This album is so well put together flowing from one song to the next with following the story J-Hope wants to tell. The songs show a very different and darker side to this very talented musician. Defiantly an album I want to listen to start through with no skips.
  20. 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
  21. luvlizzie
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    An album with a complete storyline! Very few artistes are able to pull that off these days, but of course a fundamental member of BTS who releases storyline albums would do so himself too. Jack in the Box tells of j-hope’s becoming — from the origin of his stage name to his successes and deepest contemplations on his life and human life itself. Each song plays on different musical elementsAn album with a complete storyline! Very few artistes are able to pull that off these days, but of course a fundamental member of BTS who releases storyline albums would do so himself too. Jack in the Box tells of j-hope’s becoming — from the origin of his stage name to his successes and deepest contemplations on his life and human life itself. Each song plays on different musical elements and has so many flow switches that all sound soo j-hope-esque. Only an artiste like him could pull off an album with so many blended elements and make it enjoyable to listen to. This is an album to listen to from the front to back because every song is just soo good. Definitely my favourite release of the year so far. Personal Faves: More, Equal Sign, What If…, Safety Zone, Arson.… Expand
  22. 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.
  23. Katy05
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    One if the best albums released this year! J-hope never disappoints! I love it!
  24. 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!
  25. Linnyloo
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    Amazing album! The old school hip-hop spund is what I've been waiting for from BTS and the members and j-hope absolutely delivered!
  26. thepetrichorgir
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Great album, full of old school, classic hip-hop beats. The lyrics are beautiful and though-provoking. j-hope truly proved himself as a solo artist with this album, rightfully chosen as one of the Top 10 albums of 2022 by the Rolling Stone.
  27. cyb3rpunk
    May 8, 2023
    10
    Nothing but bangers. No skips. This album is full of emotion, grit and introspection with a masterful and varied delivery. J-hope continually shows through his solo work that he has a gift for conceptualizing his artistic vision both lyrically and sonically. it's difficult to just listen to individual songs. Once I hear one, I end up just listening to the whole album. This is special.
  28. 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.
  29. taegistone
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this side of J-hope is awesome! Jack in the box is a masterpiece with rap and vocals that flows through your headphones. it stars with the opening of pandora box, the music gradually get more light and finish with "arson" that burns everything… Expand
  30. cintiawn
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    just perfect, I love the lyrics, especially equal sign, my favorite! A song everyone should hear, jhope is too precious!
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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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