BTS’s j-hope is one of the most talented and charismatic artists in the world. He is not only a rapper, dancer, and songwriter, but also a producer, leader, and philanthropist. He has been part of BTS since their debut in 2013, and has contributed to their global success with his musical skills and positive energy.
But behind his bright smile and cheerful personality, there is also a passionate and ambitious musician who wants to express himself through his own music. That’s why he decided to release his second solo mixtape, Jack In The Box, in December 2022, after three years since his first one, Hope World.
Jack In The Box is a mixtape that showcases j-hope’s versatility as an artist. It contains 10 tracks that range from hip-hop, pop, rock, R&B, to EDM. It features collaborations with various artists such as Zara Larsson, Becky G, DPR LIVE, pH-1, and more. It also reflects j-hope’s personal stories and messages about his dreams, fears, hopes, and love.
To share his musical journey with his fans more intimately, j-hope also created a special documentary series called <j-hope IN THE BOX>, which is available on Disney+ since February 17th1. The series follows j-hope as he works on his mixtape from start to finish. It reveals his creative process, his challenges, his achievements, and his emotions along the way.
In this article, we will take a closer look at what <j-hope IN THE BOX> has to offer, and why it is a must-watch for all ARMYs who want to know more about j-hope’s musical journey and support him in his solo endeavors.
What is <j-hope IN THE BOX>?
<j-hope IN THE BOX> is a four-part documentary series that chronicles j-hope’s journey of making Jack In The Box. It consists of four episodes:
- Episode 1: Jack In The Studio
- Episode 2: Jack In The Collaboration
- Episode 3: Jack In The Party
- Episode 4: Jack In The Stage
Each episode focuses on a different aspect of j-hope’s musical journey, and gives viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how he creates his music.
The series also features interviews with j-hope himself, as well as other artists who collaborated with him on the mixtape. They share their insights and opinions on working with j-hope, and praise him for his talent and professionalism.
The series also shows some candid moments of j-hope interacting with his members, friends, and fans. They show their support and love for him, and celebrate his achievements together.
The series is directed by Kim Sung-jin, who has worked with BTS before on their documentaries such as Burn The Stage and Bring The Soul. He said that he wanted to capture j-hope’s genuine personality and emotions through this series.
“I wanted to show how he makes music from scratch, how he overcomes difficulties, how he expresses himself through music. I wanted to show how he grows as an artist and as a person,” he said.
He added that he was impressed by j-hope’s passion and dedication for music.
“He never stops working hard. He always tries new things. He always challenges himself. He always puts his best effort into everything,” he said.
Why did j-hope make <j-hope IN THE BOX>?
One of the main reasons why j-hope decided to make <j-hope IN THE BOX> was because he wanted to share his story with his fans who only know him as BTS’s j-hope2.
He said that many people don’t know how he makes music, what steps he takes to produce his albums and performances, what kind of message he wants to deliver through his music, what kind of emotions he wants to express through his music,
“I wanted to show these things in depth to my fans who only know me as BTS’s j-hop,”
he said.
He added that he hoped that by showing these things,
he could connect more deeply with
his fans,
and inspire them
with
his music.
“I hope they can see me as not just BTS’s
j-hop,
but as Jung Hoseok who loves music
and wants
to share it with
the world.
I hope they can feel my passion
and sincerity through this series,”
he said.
Another reason why
j-hop made <j-hop IN THE BOX>
was because
he wanted
to challenge himself
to go outside
the box
and explore new possibilities
with… “
#jhopeINTHEBOX Documentary is NOW available to watch on Weverse & Disney+ Globally!
