BTS’ J-Hope to Drop Solo Album, ‘Jack in the Box,’ Next Month

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticIf we were going to borrow the terminology of one pop-culture juggernaut, “Star Wars,” for another, BTS, we might call this phase of the career of one of the group’s members “BTS, Episode II: A New J-Hope.” At least, J-Hope himself considers this the beginning of a second chapter in the ensemble’s career as well as a fresh start for his own, as today he releases “Jack in the Box,” the first of in a series of solo albums that each member of BTS is expected to be putting out in the months to come.It makes sense that the artist known offstage as Jung Ho-seok would be the first band member to release a full solo project during what is being characterized as a refueling between group endeavors. Since he’s known primarily as a rapper, there will necessarily be fewer comparisons drawn between his solo material and pop earworms of BTS’ past like “Dynamite” and “Butter.” But in another sense, there’s risk involved in coming right out with something that bears quite so little similarity to anything that would be described as a BTS signature sound.

BTS alum on Friday released his debut solo album,, alongside a fiery new music video for the song «Arson.» The 10-track full-length can be streamed in full now via digital media services. According to a press release, the 28-year-old South Korean superstar is «leaping out of the box,» showing off new sides of himself and how much he has grown as an artist. In the first two tracks, listeners will hear the story behind the origin of J-Hope's stage name, born from Greek and Roman mythology of «Pandora's Box.» The dual main tracks «MORE» and «Arson» dive deeper into the artist's authentic and personal story. The release comes as J-Hope tops Billboard's Emerging Artists chart with «MORE,» becoming the fifth member of BTS to do so as a soloist. Earlier this month, J-Hope shared with fans a visually stunning music video for that first single.

BTS‘ J-Hope has revealed the reactions of his bandmates RM and Jungkook to his debut solo album ‘Jack In The Box’.The South Korean singer-rapper spoke to Rolling Stone upon the release of his debut solo record ‘Jack In The Box’, where he recalled the reactions he got from RM and Jungkook when they first listened to the record.“The first person I shared the album with … it’s always the same for me. I always share with RM first,” J-Hope said. “When RM heard the album, he said, ‘Wow, I didn’t think you’d do music like this.

J-Hope of BTS has released his debut solo album ‘Jack In The Box’ and a music video for ‘Arson’ – watch it below.The video finds J-Hope staggering alone through a ruined landscape filled with burnt vehicles, and ends with a close-up on the artist with burns on his face, falling onto the ground as the word ‘ARSON’ blazes around him.Watch the music video for J-Hope’s ‘Arson’ below:‘Arson’ is the closing track of J-Hope’s 10-track album ‘Jack In The Box’, which was released today (July 15). The only other song shared from the project ahead of its release was the song ‘More’, which arrived on July 1.‘Jack In The Box’ marks J-Hope’s debut solo album and the follow-up to his 2018 mixtape ‘Hope World’.With the release of ‘Jack In The Box’, J-Hope becomes the first member of BTS to release new solo music as the septet go on a break from group activities and focus more on individual solo material. According to a press release from his label, Big Hit Music, ‘Jack In The Box’ will serve as a way for J-Hope to “break the mould and grow further”.J-Hope is due to headline Chicago music festival Lollapalooza in August.

‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown and Jon Bon Jovi’s son Jake Bongiovi have been spotted soaking up the sun in Sardinia, Italy, during a romantic getaway in a private yacht.The 18-year-old actress was photographed sharing a sweet moment with her 20-year-old boyfriend, wearing a black and white gingham bikini, black shades and a gray hat, while Jake was wearing red shorts, black shades and a white hat.The couple shared a gentle kiss and were seen having a great time during their vacation.

J-Hope has revealed the tracklist for his solo album ‘Jack In The Box’.The BTS member is the first of the K-pop juggernauts to step forward with a debut record, which is due for release next Friday (July 15).He announced the album’s tracklist in a teaser clip on YouTube that lists his songs via abstract 3D designs.According to the clip, ‘Jack In The Box’ features 10 tracks – see the tracklist below.01. ‘Intro’02. ‘Pandora’s Box’03. ‘More’04. ‘Stop’05. ‘= (Equal Sign)’06. ‘Music Box: Reflection’07. ‘What if…’08. ‘Safety Zone’09. ‘Future’10. ‘Arson’Earlier this month, the singer released the music video for ‘More‘.The trippy video open with the K-pop idol receiving a mysterious unmarked package that transports him to a strange world once opened.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorYG Entertainment has announced that K-pop powerhouse Blackpink are in the final stages of recording a new album that will be released next month. The album, the second full-length, “starts a continuous large-scale project which will extend through the second half of the year,” according to the announcement.The company stated, “A lot of Blackpink-esque music has been prepared over a long period of time.

Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has shared his debut solo single ‘London Bridge’. Check it out below, along with our interview with Rowntree discussing a new record on the way, politics, and what the future holds for Blur.Released on Cooking Vinyl and produced with Leo Abrahams (Wild Beasts, Brian Eno, Ghostpoet) the emotive synth-led track was inspired by the drummer’s childhood growing up in Colchester, before moving to London with Blur.“There was a phase in my life as a child when the number 126 would pop up everywhere,” Rowntree told NME.

No reason to curb your enthusiasm, TV fans: JB Smoove and Melissa Fumero are set to read the Primetime Emmy nominations on July 12, the TV Academy said today.

Jack White has announced details of an intimate London show next month – he’ll play Union Chapel in July, and you can find out all you need to know below.The announcement of the gig comes hot on the heels of a secret Glastonbury set White played at the weekend and two London shows at Hammersmith Apollo this week.White released his latest solo album ‘Fear Of The Dawn‘ back in April, with another called ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ set to follow on July 22. On the day of the new album’s release, he’ll play the cosy Union Chapel venue.The show comes at the end of the European leg of his ‘Supply Chain Issues Tour’, which runs until July 20 on the mainland, ending in Paris.Tickets for the London gig go on sale from 10am BST on Friday (July 1) – find details below and pick up tickets here.A post shared by Jack White (@officialjackwhite)At last weekend’s Glastonbury Festival, White played a secret set on the Park Stage on Sunday evening, bringing White Stripes hits and tracks from his solo catalogue.In a five-star review of the set, NME wrote: “Someone, somewhere is always singing ‘Seven Nation Army’ anyway, so experiencing the universal celebratory bellowing to that riff won’t ever be less than a unifying delight.

Fans of Mare of Easttown may not have to wait too much longer for another HBO limited series starring Kate Winslet: The two-time Emmy winner is set to star in and produce an adaptation of Hernan Diaz’s 2022 novel Trust.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterTiny yellow henchmen will attempt to spark fireworks at the box office over the July 4 weekend.“Minions: The Rise of Gru,” the fifth installment in Universal and Illumination’s popular “Despicable Me” franchise, is headed for a first-place finish, with the family film expected to bring in $65 million to $75 million from 4,400 North American theaters during the extended holiday period. Though it’s the only new nationwide release, “Minions” will have to fend off holdover titles including Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,” “Jurassic World: Dominion,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and Pixar’s “Lightyear.”The well-reviewed “Minions: The Rise of Gru” looks to test the viability of kid-friendly animated flicks on the big screen.

BTS member J-Hope has announced the details of his first solo single, titled ‘More’.Yesterday (June 27), the K-pop idol’s label Big Hit Music revealed that the BTS member would be releasing a track called ‘More’ this Friday (July 1) at 1pm KST. The upcoming song will be the first single from J-Hope’s debut solo album ‘Jack In The Box’, which was first announced over the weekend.‘Jack In The Box’ is due out on July 15.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe BET Awards are officially a celebration of “Black excellence,” and Sunday night’s show featured blockbuster performances from Lizzo, Mariah Carey, Latto, Jack Harlow (who was joined by Brandy and Lil Wayne) and an elaborate tribute to Lifetime Achievement honoree Sean “Diddy” Combs that included an unannounced in-person speech from Kanye West.But for the second time in three years, the show coincided with galvanizing events in the United States: In 2020, it was George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police and the ensuing the Black Lives Matter protests, and this year it was the Supreme Court’s polarizing overturn of Roe v. Wade and the impending loss of a woman’s right to choose in many states in the country.

SEVENTEEN are set to return with a repackaged version of their May ‘Face The Sun’ album, titled ‘Sector 17’.On June 26, at the end of the boyband’s ‘Be The Sun’ concert in Seoul, SEVENTEEN announced that they would soon be returning with a repackaged version of their latest album, ‘Face The Sun’. The next day, Pledis Entertainment officially released the first teaser of the group’s forthcoming release, titled ‘Sector 17’.In the new clip, a taxi with a license plate with the words “From Sun” drives away, revealing the group’s 13 members as they stand before a neon-lit backdrop of buildings, one of which bears a sign that reads “Sector 17”.Further details on the release such as its title track and new B-sides are expected at a later date.

Chung Ha has officially announced the release details for her sophomore studio album, ‘Bare & Rare’, due out in July.Today (June 27), the K-pop singer shared on Twitter and Instagram that her second studio album, titled ‘Bare & Rare’, will arrive on July 11 at 6pm KST. The announcement was made alongside a “scheduler” poster, which reveals when the album’s tracklist and teasers will be unveiled leading up to its release.Led by the title track ‘Sparkling’, the forthcoming record appears only be the first part of Chung Ha’s ‘Bare & Rare’ project.

J-Hope has announced his debut solo album, ‘Jack In The Box’.Announced on Saturday (June 25) via Big Hit Music and HYBE, the album has been confirmed for a July 15 release. The first preview of ‘Jack In The Box’ is due to arrive this Friday (July 1).Per Big Hit’s release via the Weverse, ‘Jack In The Box’ will serve as a way for the BTS member to “break the mould and grow further”.j-hope 'Jack In The Box'#jhope #제이홉 #JackInTheBox pic.twitter.com/aVVBwH3QbT— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) June 25, 2022The news came after BTS announced a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on solo endeavours.However, Big Hit Music has since walked back the group’s statements, instead saying that the septet will “harmoniously carry out their group and individual activities”.With the upcoming single and album, J-Hope will be the first member from the record-breaking K-pop group to release solo material following the start of BTS’ break.In a recent interview with Weverse Magazine, J-Hope opened up about the group’s state of mind while preparing for their Grammys 2022 performance in April.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel had a fashionable date night in Paris, on Saturday. The “SexyBack” singer and the actress attended the SaadiQ Paris Fashion week pop-up party by MADE Nightlife at L’aperous and couldn’t help but put their love and style on display.  «Justin and Jessica were very lovey dovey at the SaadiQ Paris Fashion week pop-up party by MADE Nightlife at L’aperouse,” an eyewitness tells ET.

Big Hit Music today announced the first solo project from a member of BTS, an album from the group’s J-Hope titled Jack in the Box.