What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! Also if you like the song in the intro check out ‘Survivor’ now 🖤 kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4V5p9SBk8m3o5s.html

@somerandomharrypotterfan

2 жыл бұрын

Stray Kids Easy or Miroh (well both lol) Both have raps faster than the speed of light and Felix’s voice deeper than the ocean and I think you’ll like it

@nguyenlinh-ht5ht

2 жыл бұрын

j-hope 'Daydream' plsss, this one is his first MV for his first mixtape "Hope World" in 2018, it also has a very different style from 'more' that you can be interested in listening to TvT

@abbym3688

2 жыл бұрын

another Jhope one please!!

@scentofhumans9543

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely his album when it drops!

@dingdong9884

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe J-Hope ‘Ego’ to complete the map of the soul rapper trilogy. The new album on the 15th or some BU again 😆🙏

"More" honestly sounds like the Korean word "물" or "Mul/Mur" which means "Water". And with that, he starts by saying "Yeah I'm thirsty" then "On this beat, I'm surfin'" and then the direct Korean translation of the line "I'm on my element" is basically "The fish meets the water" which is ohmaghad a really great metaphor of being in one's element (which is music, dancing, and rapping for jhope), and lastly "Soak up the music". So it is really playing around with bars relating or connecting to both music and water. I'm REALLY REALLY glad you caught on to that real fast even if you ain't understand Korean. Respect! [edit: I realized someone posted my comment on Twitter and it got a lot of corrections, and even hate. My theory comes from the fact that Jhope's rap style is very distinct and he usually pronounces words with a bit of shortcutting accent, or slang. Examples like "했어요" become just "haess" when he raps, or like when he says "믿음으로" in the song Run BTS, he pronounces it as "mideumrow". So I'm just putting it out there as a theory. You don't have to believe it. I just find Jhope's pronunciation very interesting to dissect. I know my interpretation is quite a stretch as it is simply an interpretation, it is not the truth ofc.) ] [edit 2: And if anyone is wondering, I have self-studied korean for more than 10 years, starting from when I was just merely 11 years old. Its not that deep, you can move on from my theory or interpretation.]

@yysngg.937

2 жыл бұрын

Woahhhh, I didn't even catch that! Thankss for explaining

@nguyenlinh-ht5ht

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's so cool, I don't even realize this, thanks for your information ^^

@axis1198

2 жыл бұрын

@@nguyenlinh-ht5ht im glad to help! I self-studied korean hangul for 10 years now so I wish to help others understand BTS' lyricism, writing, and bars. 💜

@meh6906

2 жыл бұрын

Wait, i didn't catch this one!

@meh6906

2 жыл бұрын

@@axis1198 you're cool!

He’s in a jester hat on that creepy image and his album’s called Jack In The Box. Then he seems to be moving into this Pandora’s box mythology with ‘hope’ being the last thing left in the box. Man really hope you’ll do an album breakdown when it drops on the 15th!!! Been patiently waiting for a BTS related one for a minute 😆🙏

@callmesamsam

2 жыл бұрын

I second this!!! All of this!

@meh6906

2 жыл бұрын

I'm kinda thinking that Jack in the box is inspired by Pandora's box, Because jack is like the HOPE(the only thing that left in Pandora's box) Which is both of them are just waiting for someone to open the box so they can be free now:') (Also the caption on Hobi's new insta post is he's asking hope if he's still gonna stay in the box) "Are you just going to stay in the box?"

@cowboy3819

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, please. the whole album seems to have a consistent theme in it. Please do the album break down on the 15th. Can't wait

@freyaschenberg1225

2 жыл бұрын

100%, this album is shaping up to have one of the coolest concepts i've ever seen and i'm sure the lyrics will reflect that

@mpgisbtsarmybaefighting2838

2 жыл бұрын

I Third this! 👏

- [ ] You are actually so spot on with the reference to water. Form of Therapy PD they have explained that when j-hope said he is in his element, in korean it is more his is like a fish in a water. So that first verse all strings to water. He did say a lot missed on the bars in this song due to language barrier. j-hope is extremely clever with his lyrics. Uses a lot of literature and pop culture references. He is so brave to experiment which is what a true artist should do. Not stagnate. He is so good at blending genres. Extremely versatile since he could do it all. Sing and manipulate his voice to fit the song. He is a true artist & musician!

@cowboy3819

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!!

@JasmineDragonXYL

2 жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head and said everything I wanted to say.

When they announced that they were all going to have solo projects and J-Hope was first ........when I tell you I was praying ......praying for Rock Hobi........ my boy did not disappoint💜

@cosmicalsims

2 жыл бұрын

Was jungkook not first? Or because that was a collab that doesn't count?

@ys2417

2 жыл бұрын

@@cosmicalsims they meant first ever solo album by the guys

@JasmineDragonXYL

2 жыл бұрын

@@cosmicalsims The collab was Charlie's song, not intended for JK's album or something, he just unexpectedly got to take parts in it.

Out of all the different reactions I've watched for this song, I was definitely most excited to see what you would say about it! I love it how your analysis always makes me hear the music differently and gives me new perspective on the song. Great analysis Knox, thank you 🥰

@nicoleduvalle1570

2 жыл бұрын

same here, that's why I always wait for knox reactions

@ritikakumari4626

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicoleduvalle1570 same bro

hobi's album is called Jack in The Box (thus the box we've visited in the mv and the jester hat) The imagery used for Jack in the Box’s concept is closer to a Jester than a classic Clown. Jesters, also called “Fools”, were entertainment in medieval courts. In fact, they were known for being heard from afar due to the loud bells on their caps and their fake sceptres. The real comedy is that a “fool” was not synonymous with someone who was unintelligent. In fact, their fake sceptres were symbols of masking reality with humour. Jesters/Fools were actually famous for accurate observations and delivering profound wisdom with funny loudness. Even today, “you jest” or a “jester” is a phrase for someone pretending to not understand when they’re acutely aware of everything and even have wise opinions on it. For many the jack-in-the box is known as an amusing and harmless children's toy, but its origins convey a much darker story. To the casual observer the object is usually regarded as consisting a clown rigged to a coiled spring that pops out for an entertaining display. However original jack-in-the-box actually contained a very particular variety of joker, augustes. Whilst most clowns have a face of white makeup, often attired in a pointy hats and ruffles collars, augustes have a large red noses and are clothes in oversized trousers, often flowers in their buttonholes. While the Jack character certainly looks like a comical figure, his purpose wasn't always amusement. In 12th century Norway Sir John Schorne was a cherished figure, his people declaring he possessed the powers of healing. The way he did this was supposedly due to the fact that he had captured the devil in a boot and was now exploiting the powers. There are many famous artworks that illustrate him holding a boot with a creature peeking out, leading many to believe this was the foundation for the jack-in-the-box. One ofthe earliest documented cases of the traditional jack-in-the-box can be traced back to 15th century Germany. A clock maker crafted the gift for a local prince, using a wooden box with metal edges and a cranking handle. It played a spirited tune and held the traditional auguste exhibiting a leering smile. When other nobles caught sight of it, their desire of these toys for their own children began a trend that has lasted for centuries. It has been expressed through folklore and legends that in 15th century France they were using the boxes for a very specific purpose. In French, a jack-in-the-box is called a diable en boîte, which translates to "devil in a box." It is said that these boxes were actually created to capture and hold demons or evil spirits. Many would fashion the boxes with elaborate engravings and amusing artwork to lure the demon's interest. They would then employ the playful music and surprise opening of the lid to trap the demons. Their essence was then believed to become trapped in the Jack character, which was why they were originally made to look sinister with maniacal grins. The box was then to be hidden away where no one would ever be tempted to open it again, as doing so would cause the demon to be released back into our dimension considering all that and hobi's own words that this album will show his darker side and thoughts, plus the fact that the corridor set with doors is soooo similar to the same one in BTS' Interlude: Shadow mv, I am pretty sure Jack is hobi’s shadow. Shadow (by Carl Jung with whose work bts’ art is very connected) is an unconscious part of our personality: suppressed thoughts and traits that we feel we'd be shamed for if shown, something we are afraid to release in a fear of harming or disturbing the life we have. it is represented in the mv by the box with all kind of places inside. hobi goes through the doors there and meets Jack with a modern mechanical jester hat - his shadow - in a hospital without a heartbeat - it was so suppressed to the point of dying. Which is no good because we still need not so positive parts of us to in order to be whole. As bts talked about it in Map Of The Soul album series and even earlier with Blood Sweat & Tears, accepting all good and bad about yourself is the way to become a better person, a process of individuation. In the mv Hobi opens the box to look inside of himself, to look at the unwanted parts of himself. In the end he’s in thoughts as of deciding what to do with those, he is aware of his shadow, the next step is to accept it. He posted the jack in the box album visual teaser on his Instagram with the words “Are you just going to stay in the box?”. I guess the album will let us know if the shadow is unleashed also i think it's cool to mention that hobi's stage name J-hope and first mixtape name Hope World come from another box: Pandora's box. story reminder: Pandora opened the jar releasing all the evils that visit humanity like pain and suffering, leaving only hope inside once she had closed it again. actually we’ve already seen Jack in the box from hobi. In the mentioned first mixtape released in 2018 he had a short outro song called Blue Side. In 2021 he released Blue Side again, but this time a full version. In the message attached to the song he reminisces his younger self from three years ago writing Hope World and, since these were his first steps, says that he maybe couldn’t express everything he wanted in the music yet. So with the rerelease he wanted to say that he has matured enough to show more. on the cover for Blue Side rerelease among all the scribbled drawings there’s already a jack in the box. The words “Pandora box” are also there Visual teaser for Jack in the box album was posted with the words “Only one thing was left in the box. It was "Hope" “. I believe Hope in quotation marks means that it’s a name, frankly boys often shorten stage name J-Hope to Hope and call hobi like that. So we are not only told that Jack is Hobi’s shadow, but also that Hobi’s shadow is the same Hope that we’ve known all along. It’s the same person, just different side A cool thing: if we look at Jack in the box album concept photos, we notice that hobi is wearing round and big clown boots, but also that the font for J in the name of the album is stylized to look like a boot too. Remember demon in the boot? Another fun thing: MORE was released 1st July. July 1 is International Joke Day lol

@cc_dec1974

2 жыл бұрын

OMG!this was AMAZING!so informative..was hooked on your story telling..thank you for sharing your thoughts..

@aarceeandtannies2217

2 жыл бұрын

Great time reading this!… Hobi’s allegory for his story being Jack in the Box is just pure genius, it’s mixing his innate fun vibe and his dark sides so well. Can’t wait to hear and see the full album! 🥲💜

@Chigozie_

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@purpleplatooner

2 жыл бұрын

I just forgot I was reading a comment...I got so engrossed in this...Thank you for sharing this...💜

@anaellebeguin7725

2 жыл бұрын

Thx for all the infos !!! And now that we have the tracklist there is a song called Pandora box ☺️

Salvador Dali was known for his eccentric character and unique talent. "Surrealism is the complete freedom of a human being and the right to dream" (c) Dali His paintings depict a dream-world in which common objects are deformed and displayed in a bizarre and irrational way in the desolate landscape also korean word 달리 [dalli] means "differently"

@marinal.

2 жыл бұрын

yep

I'm not surprised at his level, he's talented and amazing and his energy hasn't been released yet 🔥🔥🔥🔥

You know you can trust a reactor when he himself raps like that. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE SONG IN THE INTRO, will definitely listen to it

Knox, you're the best reactor. As I felt in Daechwita's reaction, you have the ability to interpret lyrics and musical elements at once.I respect you.

That's why I love Knox's reactions, very unbiased and appreciative. I am always waiting for his reactions to my favorite artists because I know I will learn more from his perspective and his insights are always on point! Love you knox! :)

Love JHope's confidence to explore & challenge himself as well as his fans. I definitely want MORE

I didn’t expect this sound from Hobi but I’m glad he chose it because it’s so different from everything he’s done before solo and with the group. BTS’ rap line is OUT OF THIS WORLD! They made me appreciate rap, they made me wanna understand about flows and cadences. Their rhyme scheme, their metaphors… everything they do is incredible. People usually sleep on Hobi but he’s crazy talented and his rap style is so different, I love it 💜

Catching the reference to water and how J Hope uses metaphors and adjectives to guide theme is brilliant! He’s creative genius and innovative in sharing dark side of JHOPE from Hope World is awesome! Love his release and you always ID unique elements Knox! 💜✊🏽💜

The amount of Korean wordplay here. I wish I could explain in person but well there are videos out there explaining it better than I could.

I’m so impressed with your interpretation. Out of all the many reactions I’ve seen so far you are the best when it comes to picking up on things. I learned a lot of extra tidbits. Seriously you are good at this. Great reaction.

Always love a rapper's and musician's analysis of raps and music. Thank you. You are the only one who managed to do a solid breakdown of his rap and lyrics here in ways "civilians" like myself can digest. At least the English part of it. So many of those had been totally lost on me. Until now. I am sure I am not alone! Sadly, the English translations of a lot of these Korean raps seem to be very inadequate from what I heard Korean speakers shared. Like "in my element" was actually "fish meeting water" or something like that. I mean. Sure, we get the idea with "my element". But seriously. Is it that hard to translate to English "Fish Meeting Water" and type that instead of "in my element"? The word play was TOTALLY obliterated. This is easily one of J-Hope's best work. A channel called Just React described J-Hope's rapping as "chewy" and I thought that was a very apt description. Thanks again for your invaluable breakdown which gives someone like me a window to a whole different world.

@aarceeandtannies2217

2 жыл бұрын

On another thought, they might have purposely dumb down the trans on MVs to give another layer to the bars.. for army, that would be easily translated accurately by our translators on twitter so we see everything.. BTS bars goes cross languages a lot of times, also multiple entendres, one line can be understood multiple ways depending on the listener’s state of mind or knowledge. How I wish people would be like Knox who finds the possible meanings by getting the context from other lines. But I do to wish that BH will provide literal translations for the simple minded, some people doesn’t get the idea that there’s a lot of things lost in translation.

I just love that you breakdown their songs in such a professional and unbiased way! Contrary to most thinking army just jump on people who diss BTS, we only call out disrespect, but I don’t want people to kiss their ass or pretend to like music they don’t. Just a proper breakdown on the music and production is what we’re after! And I swear you’re the only one genuine enough and good enough lol. I love this song and style. He’s said his whole album tells a story so I think he will show different sides of himself (through opening the box?) 🔥

Enjoyed this reaction so much I’m back for another watch! Someone pointed out that some of the scenes mirror the film Fight Cub! I Wonder if that was intentional 🤔 Also this is a random thing to say but as I saw a couple of questionable comments. There may be some views that are like ‘oh now he’s doing solo songs he can show his true self’ or ‘finally not a Kpop song’. From BTS’ own words and journey, and if you know and listen to their lyrics, you know they haven’t really ever followed Kpop trends or for the most part even make typical ‘Kpop’ songs. What they’ve done in their journey so far has been honest and raw, they’ve explored themselves as a group and conveyed important messages and raised awareness. None of that was ‘fake’ or not a ‘true part of themselves’. Yes they can be more open about themselves individually and they’ve done that before. All their previous mixtapes were still a part of them. Human beings change and it’s impossible to be happy 24/7. J-Hope’s last mixtape was more upbeat but the lyrics were not all upbeat, and that was still a real part of J-Hope. And this next album will be another side to see. Being in BTS wasn’t ‘holding them back’ but has shaped them and given them the opportunity to individually showcase more sides to themselves, and experiment with new sounds etc. With solo projects you might encounter ‘toxic solo fans’. But all seven are BTS and always will be, as they have said so many times. Just wanted to say that to be wary of some mindsets, they tend to twist narratives to fit their own desire/fantasy but don’t actually listen to their favourite member’s own words. It’s a weird controlling mindset. ANYWAY. Now they get to explore so much more like you said Knox! And I’m LOVING this sound. I’m very excited for his new album! Hope you can check that out too!

@leej676

2 жыл бұрын

Oh 100%! I think a select few (not the 90% army that V mentioned 😂) have been waiting a long time for the chance to say “finally he’s free to really be himself” which is ridiculous, because 1, anyone that knows BTS from their own words and songs knows they love each other and will be BTS for a long time. And 2, experimenting with new sounds and having a ‘darker, grungier’ concept does not mean all the past work (group or solo) isn’t also a part of their true selves - it was just another part and how they were feeling at that time. Now is the time to really dig into that individual style and I’m here for it 🔥

@hobipalooza8563

2 жыл бұрын

Solos - *insert member name* is mistreated. His talent is being overshadowed and he needs to be free of this devil band and other members. He hates being in BTS! Look I'll prove it to you by analysing their body language, mis-translating Korean, showing screenshots taken out of context and twisting their words and jokes... BTS - Hey ARMY look at our 7 friendship tattoos 😂 Sometimes I worry they'll be more of a pain in this new Chapter but ARMY are very united and supportive of every member so it'll be fine. Plus Knox's channel is more about serious music discussion so I don't find that many here lol!

I really do recommend Knox’s Patreon to everyone. Really great vibe and community feel, plus lots of exclusively requested reactions. He puts up with us passionate lot very well 😂🙏

What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! Also if you like the song in the intro check out ‘Survivor’ now 🖤 kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4V5p9SBk8m3o5s.html

@dingdong9884

2 жыл бұрын

J-Hope’s Jack In The Box album when it drops please 💜

@scrensaver_

2 жыл бұрын

Please react to more twenty øne piløts. I recommend Forest, Kitchen Sink, Migraine, Anathema, Fall Away, Levitate, Nico and the Niners, Guns For Hands, Heathens, Tear In My Heart, House of Gold, Ride, Shy Away and the entirety of their MTV Unplugged performance. It's really great. (Most of these songs have rap verses, some others are included in the MTV Unplugged performance, but I'd recommend seeing the originals first and then the MTV Unplugged video.)

@heyitscheska4361

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you can react to Pablo's La Luna and Felip's Bulan! These are all from the Philippines but english subtitles are available! Thank you so much Knox! Stay awesome.

this was insane! the beat, the rap everything gives me power

I knew you would like it! j-hope is the definition of versatile. So proud of him and happy he gets to show us his music! Can’t wait for the album to drop!💜

I'm so proud of Hobi and didn't expect this at all. I'm loving the beat of this song and I love the drums and guitars and this side of our sunshine is wrecking me badly. This is a different side of hobi I thought I'd never see also I love the MV aswell and I love how his voice sounds as well as how rocky this sounds and I'm also loving this néw look on him aswell and I love how he raps. Basically words can't explain how I'm feeling right now about this song besides being bias wrecked. Hobi has set the bar so damn high for me now, Bangtan chapter 2 is already killing me now. He isnt Hobi anymore he is Hoseok

Was waiting to hear your take on this one, Knox. Personally I’m fired up to see JHope explore his sound & skills. Love the growl in the delivery.

So jhope name is related to pandora box when the box was open the evil got out and just one evil remains inside hope The mv was all inside the box in the end of the mv the evil that got out of the box was looking at hope that was left inside the box but the question is will this hope that was left inside the box remain there forever in one of his ig posts jhope posted a jack in the box toy asking “ are you just going to stay in the box ?” With the # hopeinthebox This man blows my mind 🫠 and he literally dropped the mv on 1/7 (7 members and he is the first to start this new chapter) which also was the international jester day

"Jack" in the box implies a house music influence. And his concept references Pandora's box, as the only thing left when the box was closed was hope.

Fun fact he didn’t really say I am in my element, he said along the line of “I’m the fish in water” which connect back to the theme of the song where water is mentioned throughout the whole lyrics.

I love your reaction and excitement when the chorus hit the first time around, that was my reaction too, J-hope is such a versatile genius i can't even

He said his record tells a whole story … you learn more after each song. So incredibly talented 💜🇺🇸

I'm here for this new sound. I love this grunge and the cool drip in his voice

When you said "What's in the box?" it made me think of Brad Pitt's iconic line in David Fincher's film 'Se7en'. Then I clued in that the musicians look like Jared Leto's character Angel Face from David Fincher's film 'Fight Club', which also starred Brad Pitt (Jin's self-professed Hollywood mancrush, lol). So much reference, detail and layers go into these videos, never mind into the music and lyrics!!! Oh, that's a court jester's hat, like the album name 'Jack in the Box', like a joker in a deck of cards. Jared Leto also played The Joker...and Fincher just did 'The Batman'. The connections never end, lolol! I just looked up Dali and jester together, and there is a book called Salvador Dali, The Surrealist Jester. He used jesters as a common image in his paintings.

Beautiful human!! I mean you, Knox. You are awesome! They just dropped the tracklist for the album... 10 songs!!! I hope you give it a listen when it drops, even if you don't react to it! Let's get it. Loved that you loved the risk and how you were vibing to it! ^^

hello and thanks for the reaction to Jhope i love the analysis you did , the song is amazing, the lyricas and the video is a master piece, we are get used to have a smiling jhope with colorfull videos, happy sounds i love his emo dark side 90's sound nobody expected this, if this is the first song of the album i can't imagine what other surprises will come , jhope is very versatily and brave regarding change from traditional kpop to this , his album 's name is Jack in the Box! and for me is the clown that when you open a box appears , and has a hat like he has at the beggining and also when he is at the hospital, in my case i woould have named it as pandora's box , because we never expected this , i love his transition! i can't imagine how it will be this live at lolapalooza chicago his heading line up and will be performing by july 31st is the first south korean achieving this! so happy for him! and the rest of the songs of his mixtape jack in the box will be released by july 15th so excited and waiting for that date! ok thanks a lot love from Chile!

Your analysis helps me to understand better the lyrics and the MV storytelling itself 😮 thanks for this reaction, I love it ❤

Apparently they're holding a concert in October this year too to help with Korea's bid to host the World Expo in Busan in 2030...so it's quite funny that people think BTS are going anywhere. It's going to be nonstop music, I'm scared haha.

This song is soo good listening it on repeat

I was waiting for your reaction, checking everyday if you have already posted it. Incredible that you got the water references/scheme immediately! Always great and insightful, thank you for the reaction and explaining to me more of the intricacies of the song structure. Can’t wait to see you break down rest of the upcoming album.

This is the best reaction while breaking down the lyrics, thank you for appreciating J-Hope's hardwork music. He is so brave & versatile for doing this genre combination in music. What a talented music genius. Can't wait for his Jack In The Box album to drop on July 15.

Note: You are the person with the most reactions in the level. You are my favorite ❤

This is one that gets even better the more you listen as there’s so much to pick out! I take the box as in the whole song was in the box, because the sound was muffled until he opened it. Then by closing it I feel like he’s saying “that’s one side to me, let me show you more” and that’s where the album will come in. I’m excited for Chapter 2, BTS aren’t going anywhere and it’s awesome that each member can take time to find their individuality a bit before coming back as a group and blowing us all away with new music! I actually hope you can check some of J-Hope’s older solos out too, he’s got great lyricism and rhythm. I could always request on Patreon haha.

Yes Knox!!! I love this production too and his cadences are so varied! Been so excited for you to check this out thank you thank you thank you!!! I hope everyone goes to check your music out too Knox because it’s serious 🔥 army!!!

I'm so looking forward to the album. The headgear he wears is reminiscent of a court jester like what jumps out of a jack in the box. Im sure that will come up more in the album. Awesome job KH as always. I've listened to this song like 20 times and you pinpointed a lot of stuff I noticed but didn't know how to articulate

What you said at the end! And just your analysis in general was brilliant 🔥🔥🔥

I've listened to this song so many times and haven't noticed some of the sounds you mentioned in this - probably because I'm listening on a cheap speaker 😅 but now you've pointed them out I'll listen differently! 🙏 Great review.

Ahh yes! I learn so much from you Knox! I was curious about your thoughts on the production with this and I loved the surprise rock-inspired chorus. I actually felt like the production was more simple in terms of chord progression but that this worked as it highlights his voice and delivery. Please can you do a BTS or J-Hope livestream soon too 😁 Thank you as ever!!

He's wearing a jester hat. His album due out on the 15th is called "Jack In the Box". Check out the teaser that just dropped. It's on Bangtan TV's youtube channel. Also dropped today is the "MORE" MV Shoot Sketch and it is super!

Man...I was looking forward to your reaction so much. The analysis you bring is so insightful. 💜 And your face when the band came in...pure joy. 💜

This was great thank you Knox! I had the same reaction at the chorus 😂 Really hope you’ll be able to have some time to do his album as sounds like he’s put a lot of thought and layers into the whole thing. The tracklist just literally dropped too and seeing the song titles has got me more excited 🔥 Somehow think that ‘Arson’ is about to be an absolute headbanger haha!

You were right that we’d love this man! Great breakdown. I’ve enjoyed diving into all the sneaky and hidden references J-Hope has been scattering for a while now. His album will be called ‘Jack In The Box’ and on the cover art for an outro song off his first album (2018 but released a full version of the song in 2021) there is a picture of a Jack in the box. So this has been in the works a long time. This song was also released on national joke day and in the mv he has clown shoes on and a jester’s hat. I think the box represents what you said and also (if related to the Pandora’s Box teaser from the other day) then it’s the question…’what is left in the box?’ ‘What sides have we still to discover from him’? He’s very good with lyricism especially with literary references (I think his dad was/is a literature professor).

I was waiting for your react! I'm lovin 'it, and I love Hobi, this is amazing!!🙏

You legit ALWAYS have the best reactions. I love that you break it down for us from an artist's standpoint and you always catch the minor things that we don't even notice. Thank you for always doing these!!

I'm so happy you did this, I wanted to learn more about the rap styles and hear about the production. You NEVER disappoint - if I could personally give your reaction to every single ARMY I would haha. I really vibe with this type of grunge+old school+rock vibe. J-Hope always comes through with the beats and some songs you've done like Dis-Ease and also Dionysus were both helmed by him - he's got that bouncy rhythmic touch. Oh yes he is incredibly versatile. From a hip hop street dancer to a really talented MC, he can also sing and obviously (along with RM and Suga) he does some production and composing. I mentioned this on Patreon but I wasn't that shocked by this move into a darker feel. If you delve into his first mixtape lyrics they're are some quite dark thoughts there. His outro song 'Blue Side' takes a complete turn into a more sombre mood and I feel like that song perfectly bridges into this new album. I think the 7 of them are all going to blow us away and really show off their creativity and talent. Imagine the music when they're releasing group songs again too!

If you want you can also react to 'born singer' by bts. It's one of their older songs and has both crazy flows and melodies. It's one of my favourites 💜💜

I have watched every reaction just waiting for yours. I teared up... Thank you!!!

WHAT'S IN THE BOOOOXXXX 😂 Talking of films there's a few parallels to 'Fight Club' in the visuals here. And the scene in the office where they're cheering for J-Hope reminds me of that scene in 'Wolf of Wall Street'. In his other mvs he has literary and film references so wouldn't be surprised if it's intentional. This was a DOPE breakdown. And Survivor is a tune, hope people go and show it lots MORE support.

Knox, as always, thank you for all the artistic insight and intelligence you bring to these reactions. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Really enjoying your music. Keep up with your grind!

Your reactions and analysis are the best, the way you interpret the lyrics of the song is really wonderful, you are a genius, your mental agility is amazing. I really enjoyed seeing your reaction when the song changed from rhythm to rock. Thank you for this video, your content is one of my favorites on KZread. Greetings from México 🖤🖤🖤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I’ve been waiting for Knox and Knox only! Best reactor in the game 😉 Also his music is so dope guys!! Highly recommend 🔥

Was really looking forward to your reactions. They are the besttt!!!!!!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Ahhh I was waiting for your reaction on this! His album is coming on 15 and is called Jack in the Box, refering precisely on stepping out of the box on every level, talking about letters and music genre, you should watch this old solo song like Hangsang, Ego and Daydreaming, and you'll see the contrast and huge change of style it is!!! P.S. Your new Survivor song is on another level, you are so damn talented not only for music analysis, also creating music Knox!!

The only reaction I was waiting for! you never disappoint, your analysis are spot on and so interesting to listen to 🔥

I always LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE your reactions and analysis of BTS songs. It gives me chills and makes me excited. Thanks! Have an amazing day

You are so good!! I really like his cadence styles in this and the delivery. As a pre-hype song this did the trick! I’m assuming there’s a title track still to come for the album but it’ll probably drop on 15th together. As J-Hope said, the album is a story and shows different sides so it would be a great one to do in a live 😉🔥

Great reaction as always!:) I miss your kpop reactions Knox please do more😢

Always love your reaction and analyses. JHOPE is on fire. Cant wait for the rest of the songs in Jack in the Box album.

Thanx for the reaction knox, amazing breakdown as always!

Jhope is a complete, extraordinary and amazing artist. It deserves a lot of recognition.

I was waiting for your reaction, thank you for your analysis! 💜🖤💜

The kind of reactor i want for BTS is here who genuinely love and appreciate their work analyse everything very deeply like the way they rap sing or production lyrics everything!!!!! BTS will really loves you 💜💜💜

I've been waiting *days* for your reaction to this!!! 🥳

Yeeeeaaahhh i was waiting for this reaction ! I love to watch your brain boiling and how you catch to the flow. The title of the album is Jack in the box. And in a Festa dinner (BTS content) they said that J-hope's album will be really structured with a strong theme. So maybe in each songs (box) well discover a new J-hope's side ? Thank You for this reaction 💜

I love your reactions, they are so detailed, you don't lose any detail at all... greetings from Argentina

Your reaction is what I was waiting for!!! Thank you always, Knox!!! 🖤

The more you listen to the song the more it gets better. What is very interesting is how Jhope expresses himself ,he lets people think and this is a mark of a creative artist .

Bro! I've been camped on your channel for days haha!! Won't watch anyone else. Thanks so much! Let's gooooo Knox Nation!!!

I'm so pleased you've reacted to this one, been waiting hopefully since it dropped for you to see it. His entire album drops on the 15th and it is gunna be amazing and have so many layers so I really hope you do a full album reacts. Great work as always, I was waiting on tenterhooks for you to get to the first chorus as its just so different to anything in terms of genre to what BTS as a group has released. Honestly their solo work is going to be so exciting too.

I have been waiting for this. I'm so excited for this. Woohoo. You are absolutely amazing.

I’ve been waiting for your reaction vid after I streamed ‘MORE’ for 24hrs!! I appreciate how you explain the lyrics, the video, the rapping style/techniques he’s delivering in an artist/rapper’s perspective. I always enjoy watching your reaction vids for the rapline and I’m also learning a lot!! You’re doing a great job!!

Thank you! I can’t wait to hear your reaction to the full album!

Knoxx, I've been subbed to you for years now and I can't tell you how happy I am that you stayed "you." Thank you for another fully explained and, on point, if I may say, at the concept. You're so good at that. Thanks again 💜😊

the box actually symbolizes the title of his album Jack In The Box originally a Court Jester entertains over and over so it’s speaks volumes about this song and him too he wants to keep making more music keep learning keep growing keep looking for new sounds it’s his passion he’s so driven to keep following his heart he’s always thirsty for more basically what we all are recognized with that journey of stick to playing with the right cards right people don’t sacrifice others to selfishly get what you want because you end up messing up your own future.

I have been waiting for your review of this song!

I really enjoy how u break down the rap elements in technical terms - I learn a lot from your reactions and love how they broaden what I’m hearing … tysm !

Love ur reactions as always!!!

I've been waiting for your reaction for days brooo!!! lit as ever 🔥

I always admire you, Knox! ❤️ You're unbiased and appreciative! 💜💜 I always wait for your reactions.

I have been refreshing your channel so often waiting for this.

I was waiting for you to do this one!! Thanks! 💜

Man you always have something meaningful to say and add to your reaction.. like you really pay attention and understand what's going on.. you're like the only reactor that does this!! I love it so much I always look forward to your reactios.. keep it up!!

I loooove your reaction🔥🔥🔥 Thank you for a throughout breakdown🙏 It makes us appreciate the music more🙌

Amazing reaction and feedback! Shows also how talented you are musically to be able to notice and pick up on some of the stuff we normal people won’t know. 💜

I've been waiting for your reaction to this, thank u

Thankyou for the breakdown Knox! I saw ur new music its amazingggg!

One of the smartest reactor out there. Thank you for your reaction! Btw, J-hope closing the box is a reference to he not wanting to be box in as an artist. He wants freedom.

great vid! i love that u focused on the music and lyrics cuz other ppl only react to the mv w/o reading the lyrics or trying to understand it

Thank you for your genuine amazing reaction knox

Always a pleasure to hear your take on things. Makes the song even better. 👍

Hobi is a master at ad-libs!! I love this song, and his album is amazing!! He has his own sound, and it's so unique and fun! Very proud of him :)