BTS J-Hope Drops Bombshell Revelation: Truth Behind His Vanished Physical Album

BTS's J-Hope, who made his official solo debut on July 15, 2022, has been staying connected with his devoted fans, known as ARMYs, even during his mandatory military service.

The Journey to J-Hope's Physical Album: From Weverse to Anticipation

Amidst the anticipation for his long-awaited physical album, "Jack In The Box," the talented artist opens up about his original plans for the album and the reasons behind its delayed release.

Initially, "Jack In The Box" was introduced as a Weverse album, leaving fans questioning whether HYBE, the company behind BTS, had mismanaged J-Hope's solo debut while using his promotions to test their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy.

Hybe used JitB to gain ESG points to help their corporate image and mismanaged the sales and distribution.
JitB had success despite HB not because of them,it would've done even better if HB did their job.
Hobi deserved HBs best.
This is not HBs best👇#JusticeForJitB #CDSforJHope pic.twitter.com/aVQQlgsvGJ
— hobipalooza fanbase - #OnTheStreet (slow) (@hobipaloozaFB) October 21, 2022

Over the past year, ARMYs tirelessly advocated for a physical release of J-Hope's album, and the BTS member himself worked diligently to make it happen.

J-Hope fully dedicated himself to the preparation of the physical album before his military enlistment, actively participating in its overall planning and infusing it with his unique style.

In a recent episode of Suchwita, J-Hope opened up about his feelings regarding the absence of a physical album for his solo debut.

He revealed that ,"Jack In The Box" had initially started as a mixtape, with the intention of releasing it as a Weverse album or an LP if it remained in that format.

However, as the project evolved, it blossomed into a full album, and J-Hope acknowledged that there was a much greater demand for a physical album than he had initially anticipated.

Fellow BTS member Suga shared that he had encouraged J-Hope to release a physical album, emphasizing that ARMYs would surely appreciate it. For Suga, physical albums hold sentimental value, serving as cherished mementos and part of his collection.

Understanding the desire of his fans for a physical copy of his album, J-Hope expressed regret for not having one available earlier. He admitted feeling "really sorry" for not being able to fulfill the expectations of fans who wished to possess a tangible representation of his musical journey.

Netizen React

Netizen React on J-Hope's Confession:

" Hobi!!! The episode was so emotional and heartwarming.We will keep waiting till you come back. We are waiting for to listen again "I'M YOUR HOPE YOU'RE MY HOPE I'M J-HOPE" for forever"

"Hobi! We are always here waiting for you! Rooting for you! We love you!"

"What a great episode with our sunshine hobi! The episode was so emotional and heartwarming.I'M YOUR HOPE, YOU ARE MY HOPE, I'M JHOPE."

"This was so touching. I knew he was nervous being the 1st but Hobi did a wonderful job with his album. He really brought hip hop to kpop. Can't wait till his discharge and he do another album."

"Such a roller coaster of emotions coming off of me. Loving them more and more with each passing day! I feel so much love and respect for Bangtan. Borahae! I love you!"

Fortunately, the wait is coming to an end, as pre-orders for J-Hope's physical album, Jack In The Box (HOPE Edition), began on July 17, with the official release scheduled for August 18. The eagerly-awaited album will feature three live and two instrumental tracks from J-Hope's remarkable 2022 Lollapalooza performance.

As J-Hope continues to serve his mandatory military service, the release of his physical album becomes a significant milestone for both the artist and his devoted ARMYs, bringing them closer together through the power of music and heartfelt appreciation.

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