.BTS_twt rapper J-Hope’s debut solo record roots him as one of the greatest lyricists in the K-pop music scene.
. In an industry that essentially encourages a lack of boundaries between fans and artists, many ARMYs may feel they know everything about their favorite musician.on Friday, July 15, the album is a play on the classic Greek myth of Pandora’s box , according to a press release. Across 10 tracks, j-hope peels back his deepest and darkest layers and reveals his quest to discover what’s outside the fame and fortune of stardom.
j-hope accomplishes that on the album, straying from BTS’ vibrant pop melodies and his own associated bright image with a seemingly darker alter-egotakes on a blend of hip-hop and emo-punk sounds that feels like an adrenaline rush, while his words spill seamlessly into every beat coming off as quite a surprise even for day-one fans. He experiments with new sounds, like rock guitars on the pre-release single, “More.
j-hope kicks off the album with a reading from the Greek myth Pandora’s Box. On the 2-minute track of the same title, he doesn’t hesitate to get existential, speaking of his life as a Korean idol, serving others over himself, and questioning his own perspectives. The song reveals a vulnerability and genuine self-awareness that we don’t often see in the industry as he conveys his messages through references to characters, films, and ancient proverbs throughout the album.
It’s evident the singer’s had these topics on his mind over the years, and he unleashes the dark clouds he’s hidden from the public eye across. On “Safety Zone,” he expresses that despite achieving an unfathomable amount of success, his career has consumed his personal life and, in the midst of the glamorous lifestyle, he’s felt isolated from his inner self.
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