In the liner notes for Jack In the Box (HOPE Edition), BTS’ j-hope gave fans an intimate glimpse into his heart and soul. “Rather than a ‘thanks to’, I think it’ll be more like a private conversation as well as a memoir of my own,” he shared, emphasizing the personal nature of these notes.
With military service on the horizon for several BTS members, individual projects became a natural progression, and j-hope was the first to step up. About a year ago, j-hope introduced Jack In the Box to the world. He recalls, “While taking a brief break from group activities, we started with the intent of showcasing each member’s unique musicality.”
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A documentary on the album’s creation revealed the depth of j-hope‘s involvement. “Every aspect of its production went through my hands,” he stated, underscoring how personal the album is to him. While the digital release was intentional, he now admits, “In this area, regarding how you all viewed it and this system, I think I didn’t have thorough knowledge of everything.”
The fans’ comments resonated with j-hope. “Each time the members’ solos came out, I couldn’t help but hear your voices regarding a physical album,” he confessed. He didn’t want to disappoint ARMY, so he decided to give them what they wanted.
He didn’t want fans to resent “Jack in the Box”
“In fact, I could’ve left Jack In the Box as it was, but if it was an album and situation that became a resentment to you all, there couldn’t be anything more heartbreaking than that,” he wrote. “That is why, although belatedly, I ended up releasing a physical album. You will realize once you receive it, but you’ll be able to feel that my intentions of releasing a digital album are reflected in the physical album as well, even if it’s just a little bit.”
j-hope added, “Even if it’s not an incredible physical album, if this album that I cherish could safely reach your hearts, I think even now, a year later, we will still be able to feel the same passionate emotions we felt when the album was first released. That is why I prepared for it diligently, for all of you.”
[EPISODE] j-hope ‘Jack In The Box (HOPE Edition)’ Jacket Shoot Sketch – BTS (방탄소년단)
Gratitude permeates j-hope‘s liner notes, although he did wonder whether he said too much. After all, the raw honesty in his words might seem too candid for an album. But he decided to include what he wrote in the liner notes anyway, because they’re a genuine reflection of his feelings. Clearly, the liner notes of Jack In the Box’s physical album are more than words on paper. They’re a testament to how much he loves and understands the fans.
He ended his liner notes with, “Thank you for supporting me and watching me with trust. I will study diligently and share even better music with you.” – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: He kept his heart outside his chest for this edition of the album, figuratively and literally. Source: Twitter/@BTSDailyInfo_Up.
