It was just a few days ago that the BTS members released their much-awaited anthology album Proof. Not only did the album break multiple records but its title track Yet to Come also won the hearts of music lovers and fans from around the world. Now, it seems like the BTS members are focusing on their solo careers after the release of the album. From Jungkook collaborating with Charlie Puth for Left and Right to Jin releasing his track titled Yours, the Bangtan Boys are quite busy these days.
J-Hope’s new surprise
The latest BTS member to surprise the fans is none other than J-Hope himself. It was only recently that the K-pop icon shared the first-ever teaser photo of his new album Jack In The Box. It was on June 27, 2022, that BigHit Music finally dropped the image at around 7.30 pm IST. The agency shared the same while announcing that it is J-Hope’s first-ever single from his upcoming solo album titled MORE. They also announced that the much-anticipated album is going to drop on July 1, 2022, at 1 pm KST. If that wasn’t enough, BigHit Music has also shared the concept photos of MORE much to the excitement of the fans.
Check out the teaser photo below.
j-hope 'Jack In The Box' Teaser Photo
1st Single 'MORE' Track Release
2022.07.01. 1PM KST'MORE' Concept Photo
2022.06.28-29. 0AM KST#jhope #제이홉 #JackInTheBox #jhope_MORE pic.twitter.com/74FPojK3TH— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) June 27, 2022
J-Hope’s new post
Following BigHit Music’s announcement, J-Hope also took to his Instagram handle while writing MORE in the caption and sharing the same photo along with three extra images.
Check out J-Hope’s post below.
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Shortly after J-Hope’s surprise, BigHit Music also shared another round of concept photos of MORE on June 28, 2022, at midnight KST.
Check out the photos below.
j-hope 'MORE' Concept Photo 1#jhope #제이홉 #JackInTheBox #jhope_MORE pic.twitter.com/BHkAGQGBEH
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) June 27, 2022
The solo album’s details
The first details of J-Hope’s solo album were previously revealed by BigHit Music on June 25, 2022, after having shared a notice on Weverse. Here is the notice, “We would like to announce the release of “Jack In The Box,” j-hope’s solo album. BTS has turned the page on their new chapter, throughout which the members will harmoniously carry out their group and individual activities. j-hope will be the first member of BTS to start this new journey and release his solo album.”
It further read, “J-Hope’s solo album, as expressed in the title of the album “Jack In The Box,” represents his aspirations to break the mold and grow further. Starting with his pre-released track to be released July 1st, diverse content to show j-hope’s creative identity as an artist will be introduced. Please stay tuned and we will continue to provide you with more details on the album. We hope that you look forward to “Jack In The Box” and send j-hope your love and support as he takes his first step as a solo artist.
About MORE
The pre-release track titled MORE is all set to release on July 1, 2022, at 1 pm KST. It will be followed by the release of the rest of the tracks on July 15, 2022.