Classical Musicians React: j-hope 'Pandora's Box' vs 'Safety Zone'

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0:00 Pandora's Box song introduction
2:52 Pandora's Box reaction
5:35 Vocal delivery comments
7:00 Lyric comments
8:58 Production/track comments
10:53 Pandora's Box chord progression breakdown
12:20 'Your Camera Died (Change the Battery)' by Bourbon Chai.
12:52 More chord progression comments
13:35 Safety Zone song introduction
14:02 Safety Zone reaction
17:02 "j-hope's so talented!"
17:46 Vocal delivery comments
19:35 Lyric comments
20:38 Safety Zone chord progression breakdown
23:22 Production/track comments
25:21 'Pandora's Box' vs 'Safety Zone'? 🤔
27:36 Up next...
27:43 'Your Battery Died (Change the Battery)' Cursed Beat Box Scat Ver.

[@ReacttotheK]

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[@chloehome]

could u do a reaction on vivian girl - bewhy and celebration by bewhy?

[@ivyjaneocero3014]

Can you react to blackpink pleaseeee🙏🙏🙏

[@ivyjaneocero3014]

They have so many cool song

[@218hope]

Please let them do a reaction to another jhope's songs in this album: what if, stop, arson, more, equal sign, and future !!

[@podoke]

people complimenting hobi and his musicality is my kink

[@TinaJung0218]

same

[@iman0.p485]

TrUe

[@218hope]

ikr

[@Namjoon_Indigo-Genius]

same yup kink

[@kiki246810]

Healthy, you nice keep going

[@MaluSilva-yx8nl]

This whole album is just... perfection... and I'm still completely obsessed with the live version in Hobipallooza

[@pz4971]

Oh, I know. I watched it live online & a few more times since then. He has such great stage presence, which sometimes gets lost in a group of outstanding performers. So glad they're getting a chance to do individual work. I think it'll allow people to see how talented they truly are!💜

[@dysmissme7343]

Should I just like listen through his set?? Does it work?!

[@MaluSilva-yx8nl]

@@dysmissme7343 the show setlist mixes the Jack In the Box album with his previous releases, and even tho the concert has a cohesive narrative, with amazing transitions and song choices, I would recommend hearing the album by itself at least once... idk how to explain it but, to me personally, you have to be familiar with the original to be mind blown by the live version haha

[@7reasonss__]

Yesss I wish he released a Lollapalooza version album 😭

[@poppette1978]

u r so right hobipalooza was mind blowing, I still watch it again and again 💜

[@nazaleakusuma511]

I actually love the jarring feeling in safety zone because it makes me feel unsafe the entire song like damn where IS my safety zone

[@romina2124]

I totally think it was on purpose

[@nemomagnum]

I saw Hoseok and clicked so fast

[@sweethanie6713]

me too 🥰

[@miyawakisakura8536]

Same

[@poppette1978]

💜

[@218hope]

That could be me also

[@missheju169]

I am glad you spot Hoseok because he is so well hidden behind J-Hope. Usually you only met him on documentary and self reflection on himself Since Jack in the box he is more out there on camera. I like Hobi very much But so layers of swagaliceous in BTS * 7

[@AlexaOleksa]

08:26 wow loved these guys lyrics breakdown of Jack in the box.

[@HailToTheMeep]

Kpop? No. "This is almost like channeling K-R&B K-HipHop. And doing it better". YES. His musical roots. Love all of your commentaries. Very informative and intelligent as always.

[@santirulez]

Okay wow J-hope is next level this is insane

[@hunghangaroo]

this is making me cry. first time to see video reaction of jitb where ppl appreciate and recognize details and artistry of jhope. thanks for the time making this 💖💖

[@francesberrios8250]

Always believed that J-Hope has depths that are yet unplumbed until "Jack in the Box". Army always admire his sunny disposition but there's something more substantial and hopefully (pun intended) we will see more of his artistry.

[@user-vv7hc7kb5o]

you're so right and even though his first project hope world was "bright" and "what u would expect" of him, at the same time had so much going on in terms of the lyrics and deep topics he discussed through the whole tracklist but it kinda gets lost with the music itself because its more "happier". and at the same time when u rly look into it he loves to juxtapose music and sound with lyrical content. now with two albums out i would say both are very much him. both r him but expressing different sides and what he wanted to show/say to the world, army, the industry at different times of his career/stage in life. and just to add im so excited for his feature in Crush' new song out on the 22nd!! my guy hasnt stopped grinding, expanding, trying out new stuff with Lolla, going on a radio show, guesting on IUs show etc. so much respect for him

[@raspberrytaegi]

@@user-vv7hc7kb5o so true, and i'm so glad you pointed that out! daydream for some reason seems to have become the go-to "sunny meaningless song" example even though the theme is similar to jack in the box -- in the lyrics he laments what he's lost from choosing this lifestyle and how he feels trapped

[@mickey-sr1wy]

@@user-vv7hc7kb5o I wholly agree

[@JoJo-zr7vg]

14:19 " I like j-hope alot" Literally me everyday

[@shweta7796]

I’d like to hear their reaction to ‘Stop’ and ‘Equal Sign’ pls. Actually the entire album in order. But definitely ‘Equal Sign’. I’m so glad you guys are back!!

[@Hana-vm1hb]

The whole album is a masterpiece! and his concert in Lollapalooza is legendary you gotta check it out if you haven't yet! J-Hope is known for his stage presence and live performances! He never misses any details, he's so passionate about his music and it shows!

[@iquinze1513]

them singing amazed me 12:28 !!! gonna listen in spoti for sure... as always great reactions and it's always good to start noticing more details in the song as you explain them💕

[@ann-archist7172]

This whole album is a masterpiece

[@AcidKuma]

i find it so fascinating that people can actually take in the whole song. if that makes sense. they can hear the small little sounds that you have to really look for but makes the whole song come together. idk i just find that really cool.

[@YukariBromfield]

I always learn so much from you guys. I hope you guys listen to the whole album in order. I really love it and shows Hobi’s creativity, vulnerability, and his bravery. I’ve missed you guys reacting to the boys. Thank you.

[@bangbangtan7388]

i will never get over this album... safety zone and equal sing are my babies

[@sarayaeuphoria]

same!!

[@ot7biasedmashups]

Haha I love the clashing chords as well!! It honestly gave me chills and still does😂😂 it's so interesting to see how everyone has a very different taste

[@hopeworldstudio]

I don't need people complimenting JITB. I know it's a masterpiece. I knew it was a masterpiece on first listen. I've listened to it every day since it's release. I saw j-hope on Chicago at Lolla. He was incredible. The energy he gave and the energy in the crowd is indescribable. He's simply the best performer of his generation.

[@omot2488]

I definitely miss you reacting to BTS and breaking down the song as deep as this. Hope that you can also do the rest of the JITB album as well!

[@taesbabymuva6713]

yeah i was wondering why they stopped reacting to them :(

[@katsuranotzura372]

@@taesbabymuva6713 maybe there's not much song that actually intresting for them?

[@taesbabymuva6713]

@@katsuranotzura372 yeah maybe… if that’s the case that’s a bit sad,🥲 seeing as bts has such a large discography!! and they only went through a quarter 😭

[@katsuranotzura372]

@@taesbabymuva6713 well after all most of current bts song were toon 'mainstream' for them to dive it deep down. since ive watched this channel ive discovered quite a lot of other artist and also groups that are not famous as bts. watching them amazed with such artists was one of the reason i like this channel.

[@katsuranotzura372]

@Anam Dar well maybe because all of the other song did not intrigued them for reacting to them. maybe it is just another common kpop sounding.

[@ot7biasedmashups]

This album was insane😭😭

[@pz4971]

I've been waiting for this reaction! Hobi's album was a total surprise & a very welcome one. The guy is just... flippin' brilliant. Thanks for reacting!💜

[@minitwink16]

He's saying where's his safe zone. The chords aren't safe. It's good to have classical musicians giving their take cuz I leaned a lot about these two songs. Thanks for the reaction. 😯He sat down too for the live. Just sat down and expressed what he was feeling.

[@lwo_owl]

His whole album is a masterpiece!! Ithits different after listening all the tracks in their order, like a good written story

[@kemjohnson5690]

Thank you for your reaction. You guys really make me appreciate music more. And thank you for giving information on the vocalist. I tried searching but had no luck. I love the vocals in Safety zone. And I loved the little singing interlude by Bourbon Chai!💜💜💜💜

[@JoJo-zr7vg]

The whole jack in the box album is literally masterpiece, every song shows how genuinely great j-hope is in making music. I was so happy watching people praise him..he totally deserves it

[@lealarsen2017]

i think safety zone feels that way to you is because he is singing about not fitting in and have a safe place to go. so he is constantly stressed and not feeling well so maybe the melody is reflecting that. i don't know much about music but i know BTS do this often. another example is "Lie" by Jimin i really want to hear your opinion of this.

[@whk3120]

They’ve already done it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJPEY3tqnsSegLc

[@Empyrean.127]

They reacted to Lie already lol

[@gertlykke4119]

They did 4 yrs ago.

[@sdrover5373]

I adore this album. It does not suprise me how well it was received critically either. He's genuinely so talented. The thing with day dream though is that it looked happy but was lyrically dark so it was almost foreshadowing the direction he would take imo.

[@blue-go4gr]

the whole album is just perfection it is really a masterpiece there isn't a single thing I'd change about it. J-hope surprised me with this it is Grammy-worthy no words enough to describe how genius , row and sincere the whole jack in the box album is! I'd go for JITB over any BTS album in a heart beat it is just SO RAW. I ended up questioning my whole life listening to it. He said things I was always afraid of in his own way. The album feels so personal and i love this it like reading a dairy but you are allowed to. Black swan vibes but brighter somehow, you can grieve to it but at the same time you can just tune in and enjoy.

[@poppette1978]

to be honest there were a lot of musical/ technical terms that they used that's so overwhelming to me but it just made me more impressed, thank u so so much for appreciating hobi's work, I love this album to the moon so so proud of him 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@camillewilliams7646]

I'm so glad you chose these songs for the reaction. Both are among my top 3 favourite tracks on the album. Safety Zone is my no. 1 fave song. I especially love the background vocals on it. Jack In the Box really showcases how Hobi has grown in his musicality and lyricism throughout his career.

[@eshita7845]

The 12:20 section... I'm sold! I'll check out Mr. Bourbon Chai 💜 25:52 Lol he's so cute with his little technical itch 😂 but Safety Zone is my fav. It's poetic how the song questioning "where's my safe zone" sounds so comforting and safe.

[@siscafaradiana3583]

Please give Jack In the Box a listen from the beginning till the end, you'll understand Jhope story more He is such a great story teller, and he's a musical genius

[@Bris137]

I would love to see more vs arson reaction too

[@lauridias101]

I saw the video first time here. Was really not expecting that. Cause he really sits on those words. Finally JHope is unveiling himself. I love it I also thought JHope is the most intuitive rapper of BTS, somehow he is rythmically so creative, and bringing a theatrical performance to it, like his dancing. I feel his body when he is rapping. Thats why he is really trancending also to soul and RnB so easily. Its really so fine...

[@orjeiorjei8755]

This really is the reaction video that matters. You guys really know your s***. All your reaction videos are objective and really fair.

[@CenseaOT7]

I’ve been vibing to this album for 2 months and then encountered your episode. You all have elevated the songs and I’ve got all these new things to listen for. Thank you for the deep dive!!

[@AiHeartYou]

I’m glad you guys listened to these songs, all of JITB would be even better lol 😆. The album is really good, I can’t stop listening and watching the live performance from Lollapalooza.

[@omelas7730]

i really like how you talk about everything about the song, i always look forward to your comments to enlighten me tbh. jhope is an artist i respect and admire a lot and i enjoyed hearing your thoughts. thank you everyone who participated in the making of this video! looking forward to more & i hope you hear out equal sign too, his duet with iu is really great c:

[@bumeobi6954]

He is really really unique artist

[@kiburzcookies]

omg I loved this reaction! Please do the other songs too 😭🙏🏼

[@margaritabukova533]

Damn, now I'm really curious why did you choose this exact two songs from the album to react to) Were they the most interesting musically or the best to represent the album? Especially considering that we have two singles with videos. But I do agree that this choice was excellent btw))

[@elajarasa8755]

thank you for reacting to jack in the box !!!! really love this

[@anishashrestha8988]

You guys should have posted the reaction of the whole album from top to bottom 😭

[@hotshamesatsuma7942]

wow!!! i really loved this! even more than usual! they picked up so many things in both songs, it was fascinating to listen to what everyone thought. i almost wish they'd listen to the entire album

[@raspberrytaegi]

i loved how they broke down the different sounds, especially when they pointed out that particular dissonant note in safety zone since i haven't noticed that despite hearing the song dozens of times by now :)

[@juliasz.1017]

what love for them to see the live performances of these! They encompass the songs so much!

[@AlexaOleksa]

24:41 love those guys, again. How they explain and describe every element

[@mayacollette]

i'm so so so so happy you all reacted to some jack in the box tracks thank you 💜 i rewatch your videos all the time so this really made my whole month

[@joaniewwh3502]

ahh my favorite channel... my mind is fed. thank you! j-hope deserves such deep dive into his musicality because he really is one of the hardest workers i've ever known despite the already natural talent he's been bestowed.💜

[@defmeta]

When Adam said like Frank Ocean @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/o160dqyBa9KhnM0 I felt validated in my opinion, and so proud of J-Hope.

[@giraffecolor5681]

I don't study music, so I didn't know why that part of safety zone I don't like. Now I know! Thank you ReacttotheK!

[@worldwidechubbyguy2.018]

man if they see him do these live and honestly would have been better if they hear the song along with the english lyrics but great reaction

[@ReacttotheK]

I've learned throughout the 5 years of running this channel that my crew can't equally soak in the music and lyrics at the same time XD So in order for both elements to get their full attention, we do one at a time!

[@worldwidechubbyguy2.018]

@@ReacttotheK no worries and thanks for responding! Looking forward for the other tracks reaction 💜💜💜

[@ilhan691]

@@ReacttotheK you gotta react to Blackpink!! Its been so long!! Epescially shut down

[@oreides]

i love these videos, i hope hobi sees them. it's always interesting to see what professional musicians think and how they absorb music vs laypeople who may not have the ability to communicate what they do or dont like, thanks for this. it's like a cheat code peek into his production studio!

[@kabazinga]

this was very interesting! thank you! 💜

[@camilarios5438]

UGH MUSICIAN GENIUS JUNG HOSEOOOKKKK

[@BearenPatriarch]

Hey Umu, are we gonna get an updated "Get to know the reactors" video for this new season? :D

[@ReacttotheK]

Probably not a KZbin video (i'm rushing to work on as many react videos as possible since we had such a long hiatus from them), but we'll be posting facts + clips about them on our social media in a week or two!

[@haruchan3548]

Thankyou for reacting and explaining everything beautifully....Hobi is just an amazing artist 💜 SAFETY ZONE is my fav from his album and now this❤

[@rikkachan01]

Ugh!! Thank you for this reaction!! Im so lovin it !! 🥰🥰 J-HOOOPPPEEE!!

[@friendzr4eva]

Hobi would be watching this and he would be so grateful 🥹 thanks for this 💜 you guys are amazing as always

[@nunyahshah2194]

I really wish he watches this 🥹

[@gracie.a]

yessssss i’m so happy you chose safety zone it is my song 💗

[@milasunshinekim675]

Safety Zone is definetly one of my favourite b side along with Equal sign. Thank you for reacting to these. ♡ Hobi has shown us a differrent side of him & we're all grateful for this. ♡

[@BeAflower]

I love watching how deep you go into detail I wish hobi would see this

[@larataro09]

to everyone recommending songs: they have a list of artists’ songs they won’t be reacting to! please check it before commenting bc they’ve already ruled them out since kpop releases come out literally every day. they can’t do them! ((also if a song from a super popular artist comes out and it’s not on ‘won’t react to list’ they’re probably getting to it lol.))

[@cmgordillor]

Their reactions are so interesting, I’m learning so much from them. Very intelligent people bravo 👏

[@btsmommy305akadonna2]

So happy to see you guys react to Jhope💜

[@BealieveStudio]

Jhope's Jack In The Box is truly a masterpiece 🥺💜 Thank you for reacting to these songs 💜It means a lot that musicians are able to feel his sincerity and see his artistry 💜

[@fikriandika7935]

Umu.. theres RM MIXTAPE "MONO".. PLEASE MAKE A REACT FOR THAT GOLD!!

[@kiki246810]

I was waiting and hope for this video 🫶

[@notnikka]

THANK U GUYS FOR DOING THIIIIIIS

[@rinintan9395]

J-HOOOOOOPEEEEE!!! FINALLY~ appreciation that he deserves & for the JITB album. Thank you!

[@jrjkaay4225]

Thank you for making this video. Was hoping to get musician and producer's perspective of J-Hope's new album since its was also critically acclaimed

[@songwermin]

thank you guys good reaction hobiㅠㅠ hobi is best

[@shannonbarrios1290]

If there’s anything I take from the 2 songs and the reactions its while hobi is questioning and contemplating on a lot of things about his identity in relationship to his celebrity persona it seem like the music also reflects how he cant seem to resent what he’s been thru or what he’s built up to this point like… “sure I put myself thru the crazy pressure being everyone’s symbol of hope but im also proud of what I’ve done” So it seems to me that there’s cognitive dissonance there that hes trying to resolve again and again especially in some parts of safe zone. Its really interesting that is reflected musically and not just in the lyrics

[@eduardagpaz6077]

Aaaaaaahhhhhhh safety zone is my favorite from the album!!! Thank you so much for this video!!! I had some hard time adjusting my ears to this different perspective of hobi's music, but this video helped me a lot to see, even if just a little bit of, his vision to Jack in the box, thank you guys 💜

[@sarah-rp8jn]

omg i need you guys to react the whole album im dying it's serious

[@ghuleh969]

Imma need a reaction to the full album please and thanks idc if it's long 🙏🙏

[@elajarasa8755]

please more jack in the box reactions 🥺🫶🫶🫶 thank you!!

[@zeynepbulut7084]

Finally!!!!!!!!! Thank yo for doing this video

[@jray5907]

I was expecting something like hope word too, he definitely surprised all of us. Jack in thr box is a masterpiece 👌🏻

[@ManveerSingh-kc7kb]

Jhope is all rounder 🔥🔥 My jhope 💜💜

[@anitralarae_mahjacat]

Their Minds will be blown by Hobipallooza and the Brilliant Live Band. He encapsulated damn near every single genre of Lollapalooza Single-handedly. I have rarely been so fiercely proud of another human ❤️‍🔥

[@dreamblue3207]

I love your reactions

[@chacherry]

I’ve been following you guys for so long! You HAVE to react to Super Band performances 🤯 As a fellow musician I have to say that it was mind blowing to see a different side of Korean music

[@avocaeedo]

I'm not gonna lie, it's probably been years (2-3??) since I've last watched a reaction and I only knew Kevin and he didn't have a beard 😅 I've never clicked on this vid so fast sjjsj

[@abiisaqib2928]

Pandora's box is my fave song!

[@ashrika2573]

I loved the review 😭

[@bright-eyed5830]

Super interesting! 💜 Thank you :)

[@zimzim8232]

I love JITB because it gave us a new side of hobi, I'm very happy and proud of him and his growth.

[@zn6031]

J-hope really is a phenomenal artist. He’s definitely a unique artist too, our Hobi 🫶🏼

[@aylentania6170]

I feel like Jack in the box needs to be listen entirely like the album it is, the songs alone are good but the feelings work better as an all.

[@madxinthebox]

Hobi created a masterpiece with JITB 💜

[@alisatrenaolano379]

OMG!!! AS ALWAYS, YOUR CHANNEL PUTS OUT THE BEST MUSICAL BREAKDOWNS. I hope HOBI sees this so he will know that his talent is being validated by musicians and producers. Those people saying that "BTS is overrated" should watch this video and the numerous reactions by this channel to BTS' music.

[@wishingonastar1220]

oh man i wish they also reacted to equal sign it’s a must!!

[@dhavinaayundaputri1255]

love this!

[@dontlookdontask]

Could you do a reaction to MORE, Arson and STOP too?

[@ru.1802]

React the whole album pls

[@byunb5786]

12:26 change your battery is really catch me

[@anei9510]

Jhope the best 🔥🔥