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{{Short description|2005 studio album by Jolin Tsai}}
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{{Infobox album
| name         = J-Game
| type         = studio
| artist       = [[Jolin Tsai]]
| cover        = J-game album cover.png
| released     = {{Start date|2005|04|25}}
| genre        = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| length       = {{Duration|38:48}}
| label        = [[Sony BMG]]
| producer     = {{Plainlist|
* Jamie Hsueh
* Jack Chou
* Bing Wang
* Adia
}}
| prev_title   = [[Born to Be a Star (album)|Born to Be a Star]]
| prev_year    = 2004
| next_title   = [[J1 Live Concert]]
| next_year    = 2005
| misc         = {{Singles
 | name        = J-Game
 | type        = studio
 | single1     = J-Game
 | single1date = {{Start date|2005|04|13}}
}}
}}

'''''J-Game''''' is the seventh studio album by Taiwanese singer [[Jolin Tsai]], released on April 25, 2005, by [[Sony BMG]]. Produced by Jamie Hsueh, Jack Chou, Bing Wang, and Adia, the album blends a rich variety of musical styles, including [[Pop music|pop]], [[hip-hop]], [[Electronic music|electronic]], [[Old-school hip-hop|old-school]], [[disco]], and [[Zhongguo feng (music)|Chinese traditional]] elements.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=专辑：蔡依林--《野蛮游戏》_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/y/o/2005-04-25/1759711594.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref>

The album sold over 260,000 copies in Taiwan and surpassed 1.2 million copies across Asia.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2015 |title=蔡依林十年音乐路②：Sony时期"梦幻公主"_娱乐_腾讯网 |url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20090323/000333_3.htm |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208094239/http://ent.qq.com/a/20090323/000333_3.htm |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |access-date=November 6, 2022}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=蔡依林抱恙上阵照唱现场 支持歌手唱现场(图) |url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20050801/n226518553.shtml |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=music.yule.sohu.com}}</ref> It ranked as the second best-selling album of the year in Taiwan and was the top-selling album by a female artist in 2005.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2022 |title=周杰倫唱銷王強壓Jolin｜蘋果新聞網｜蘋果日報 |url=https://www.appledaily.com.tw/entertainment/20051217/ASQRRBQGCNICVC5FBWHYQD3RXM/ |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714011552/https://www.appledaily.com.tw/entertainment/20051217/ASQRRBQGCNICVC5FBWHYQD3RXM/ |archive-date=July 14, 2022 |access-date=November 6, 2022}}</ref>

== Background and development ==
On January 11, 2005, media reports revealed that Tsai planned to release a new album between March and April of the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林把握时间充电 王心凌拍广告努力赚钱(图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2005-01-11/1057625656.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> By January 24, 2005, it was reported that she had begun recording and aimed to complete three songs before the 2005 Lunar New Year, with the album continuing her signature upbeat dance style.<ref>{{Cite web |title=深圳见面会上学习吴宗宪 蔡依林耍嘴皮_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/2005-01-25/0930639742.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On January 25, 2005, reports indicated that Tsai would be involved in songwriting for the new album. She stated that upbeat tracks are her strength and would remain a key feature, revealing she had written lyrics exploring themes of love and philosophy, though their inclusion was not yet confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=周杰伦移情别恋侯佩岑 蔡依林伤心失忆(图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/2005-01-25/0907639859.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> She also mentioned that the record label had invited [[Jay Chou]] to compose songs but had not yet received the finished work.<ref>{{Cite web |title=回应杰伦绯闻 依林酸溜溜:他是欣赏侯主播(图) |url=http://www.chinanews.com.cn/news/2005/2005-01-25/26/532747.shtml |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=www.chinanews.com.cn}}</ref>

On February 26, 2005, media disclosed that Jay Chou had completed an upbeat track and submitted it for evaluation by the record label.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-12 |title=雙J風暴 搞亂全香港 - 自由娛樂 |url=https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/7315 |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112194817/https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/7315 |archive-date=November 12, 2023}}</ref> By March 17, 2005, Tsai had nearly finished recording ten songs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林要恩断义绝？ 周侯恋爆发不唱周董新歌_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2005-03-17/1610679130.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> The next day, [[Sony Music|Sony]]'s executive Liu Tian-chien stated that while Jay Chou's song rights had been secured and multiple lyricists were working on the lyrics, its inclusion in the album was still undecided.<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林是否收录周董新歌 各媒体报导南辕北辙 _影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2005-03-18/1602679943.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> Tsai expressed her respect for the company's final decision.<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林仍未放弃 周杰伦新曲有望收进其新专辑_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/o/2005-03-18/1130679657.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref>

On March 30, 2005, reports suggested the new album would be released by the end of April, with the lead single titled "J-Game", co-written by Issac Chen. The second song was said to be a [[Sentimental ballad|ballad]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林情场如战场 《野蛮游戏》暗指爱情竞争_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2005-03-30/1709690086.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On April 8, 2005, media revealed that [[Wang Leehom]] had also contributed a [[Zhongguo feng (music)|Chinese-style]] [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] track to the album, which Tsai said she loved.<ref>{{Cite web |last=TVBS |title=JOLIN新輯少了周杰倫 改邀王力宏│TVBS新聞網 |url=https://news.tvbs.com.tw/life/448505 |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=TVBS |language=zh-tw}}</ref> The album was produced by Jamie Hsueh, Bing Wang, and others. Tsai mentioned that over a hundred songs had been considered, with only the most fitting selected for the final tracklist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林"踢开"周杰伦_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2005-04-09/0530698201.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref>

== Writing and recording ==
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The lead single, "J-Game", blends [[hip-hop]], [[Rapping|rap]], [[Old-school hip-hop|old-school]], and [[disco]] elements. It opens with playful spoken lines, paired with a rhythmic intro and [[Electronic music|electronic]] effects throughout, creating a joyful atmosphere.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |title=蔡依林最新大碟《J-Game》 MV画面美艳绝伦(图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/o/2005-04-25/1135711213.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> The lyrics draw creative inspiration from the 1995 film ''[[Jumanji (franchise)|Jumanji]]'', extensively using animal names to symbolize the many roles people play in life.<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林情场如战场 《野蛮游戏》暗指爱情竞争_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2005-03-30/1709690086.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> To capture the song's style, Tsai experimented with multiple vocal ranges before recording to find the most fitting delivery.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |title=蔡依林『j-game』專輯 |url=http://radiofull.iwant-in.net/showinformation.php?sisn=11954 |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=銀河網路電台}}</ref>

"Sky" unfolds gradually with piano melodies, complemented by Tsai's deep and emotionally rich voice. "Overlooking Purposely" features an upbeat tempo and describes ways of handling romantic relationships. "Greek Girl by the Wishing Pond" showcases an exotic style, combining turntable effects and harmonies to evoke a Mediterranean vibe.<ref name=":0" /> "Exclusive Myth" fuses [[Zhongguo feng (music)|traditional Chinese]] melodies with modern rhythms to portray themes of new-age love.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |title=蔡依林新碟推出 缺少周杰伦独创三种曲风(附图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/o/2005-04-27/0729712608.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref>

"Repeated Note", penned by Tsai herself, uses musical notation as a metaphor for an indefinable kind of love. "Missing You" expresses romantic feelings through smooth melodies. "Sweet and Sour" is built on crisp guitar sounds, conveying the complex emotions within love. "Oh Oh" depicts playful interactions between girls with a lively musical style. Finally, "Hunting Cupid" combines [[Rock music|rock]] rhythms and strong beats, expressing a proactive attitude toward love.<ref name=":0" />

== Title and artwork ==
The album centers around the theme of "Game" and conveys a message of perseverance through life's journey, friendships, love, and everyday experiences. This message is expressed through three visually and musically integrated concepts: "Jisco-Game", "Jissing-Game", and "Jancy-Game", each representing a distinct emotional spectrum—adventure, joy, sorrow, and growth. These three concepts correspond to the album's diverse musical styles. "Jisco-Game" features fast-paced dance tracks infused with [[hip-hop]], [[Electronic music|electronic]], [[Old-school hip-hop|old-school]], and [[disco]] elements. "Jissing-Game" focuses on [[Sentimental ballad|ballads]] that explore themes of longing and emotional growth in love. "Jancy-Game" blends whimsical fantasy with upbeat rhythms, showcasing a departure from conventional musical norms.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":12" />

The album's visual styling was crafted by Chen Sun-hua, signaling a shift toward a more mature image.<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林新专辑将发行 雨后"天空"唱响彩虹_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2005-04-24/0923710544.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> The overall styling budget totaled [[New Taiwan dollar|NT$]]500,000, with some materials specially sourced from Japan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林身着梦幻低胸宝蓝礼服化身童话公主(图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2005-04-15/0846703134.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On the cover of the pre-order edition, Tsai is seen wearing a royal blue, low-cut gown custom-made by Chen, featuring a skirt designed with patchwork cuts.<ref name=":10" /> The standard edition presents a more casual look, with a T-shirt and jeans on the front cover,<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |title=蔡依林庆功版封面抢鲜看 飙华丽朋克迷你风(图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/y/o/2005-07-07/1223773166.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> while the back cover features a pink balloon skirt designed by [[Rei Kawakubo]], paired with handcrafted jewelry and earrings to create a visually layered effect.<ref name=":10" />

For the deluxe edition, Tsai appears in a [[Punk rock|punk]]-inspired outfit she styled herself. The look includes a retro bleached calfskin jacket, a mini skirt, and gold accessories. Tsai explained that ornate accessories were used to soften the masculine edge of punk fashion and infuse it with femininity, while gold was the trend color of that summer.<ref name=":13" />

== Release and promotion ==
[[File:TW 台灣 Taiwan 台北101觀景台 Taipei City 101 Observatory outdoor viewing terrace August 2019 IX2 18.jpg|thumb|The rooftop observatory deck of [[Taipei 101]] served as the venue for the album's celebration event.]]
On April 11, 2005, [[Sony BMG]] announced that the album would be available for pre-order starting April 15. Pre-order bonuses included behind-the-scenes footage from the music video of the song "J-Game".<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 13, 2005 |title=Sony Music 新力音樂 - 蔡依林 JOLIN |url=http://www.sonymusic.com.tw/pop/jolin/index_01.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050413043438/http://www.sonymusic.com.tw/pop/jolin/index_01.php |archive-date=April 13, 2005 |access-date=November 6, 2022}}</ref> On April 16, 2005, Tsai held an album premiere at the [[Red House Theater|Red House]] [[Red House Theater|Theater]] Square in Taipei.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |date=2022-07-14 |title=Jolin金曲不叫好 新歌反叫座 - 自由娛樂 |url=https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/11774 |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714011548/https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/11774 |archive-date=July 14, 2022 }}</ref> The album was officially released on April 25, 2005.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |last=TVBS |title=Jolin發片 避談周杰倫│TVBS新聞網 |url=https://news.tvbs.com.tw/life/446183 |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=TVBS |language=zh-tw}}</ref>

On June 1, 2005, Tsai held a celebration event for the album at the rooftop observatory deck of [[Taipei 101]].<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |last=TVBS |title=蔡依林專輯亞洲破百萬 101高樓慶功│TVBS新聞網 |url=https://news.tvbs.com.tw/life/441143 |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=TVBS |language=zh-tw}}</ref> On June 18, 2005, she hosted the Exclusive Asia Concert in [[Taichung]], drawing a crowd of over 20,000 attendees.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-12 |title=周董舊愛 兩地車拚蔡依林空中劈腿 溫嵐扭得像麻花 - 自由娛樂 |url=https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/22362 |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112184500/https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/22362 |archive-date=November 12, 2023 }}</ref> On July 8, 2005, she released the deluxe edition of the album, which included ten additional music videos.<ref name=":13" />

On December 20, 2005, media reports revealed that Tsai's contract with Sony BMG had actually expired as early as February that year. Despite being without a contract, she continued to actively support the label's promotional efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-12 |title=華納6000萬禮聘 Jolin嫁入天后宮 - 自由娛樂 |url=https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/48957 |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112184453/https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/48957 |archive-date=November 12, 2023 }}</ref>

=== Single and music videos ===
[[File:Green landscape of Qingtiangang.jpg|left|thumb|Qingtiangang Grassland in [[Yangmingshan|Yangmingshan National Park]] served as one of the filming locations for the music video of the track "Sky".]]
On April 13, 2005, Tsai released the single "J-Game".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-12 |title=KURO野蠻下載 Jolin要告 - 自由娛樂 |url=https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/10981 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112184451/https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/10981 |archive-date=November 12, 2023 |access-date=2024-11-16}}</ref> The music video was co-directed by Marlboro Lai and Bill Chia, with a production budget of approximately [[New Taiwan dollar|NT$]]1.5 million. The video features vibrant animation that blends a fantastical game world with reality, interspersed with scenes of Tsai dancing by the water's edge. The directors designed surreal, hyperrealistic floral settings and used a helicopter as a guiding motif to symbolize the passage between illusion and reality. The video ends with Tsai piloting the helicopter, symbolizing fearless determination. This helicopter, costing around NT$30 million, was designed by a [[Ferrari]] designer.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=组图：蔡依林穿梭虚幻现实间 MV斥资150万_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/y/c/2005-04-26/1544712227.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref><ref name=":14" />

The music video for the song "Sky" was directed by JP Huang and filmed at Qingtiangang Grassland in [[Yangmingshan|Yangmingshan National Park]]. The music video for "Exclusive Myth" was directed by Kuang Sheng, with a production cost of about NT$1.5 million. The set featured alleys and archways with Oriental aesthetics, complemented by [[Ink wash painting|ink wash]] landscape animations created by a film art team. Composer [[Wang Leehom]] served as the creative consultant, contributing ideas such as Chinese-style settings, [[Slow motion|slow-motion]] camera work, traditional instruments like the [[erhu]] and [[guzheng]], and smoke effects. The video's narrative portrays Tsai communicating with a past life through a [[Ouija|spirit board]], playing both an angel and a demon, symbolizing the contrast between past and present lives.<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林《独占神话》王力宏充当钢琴老师(图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2005-06-21/1530758498.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林150万打造新MV 王力宏跨刀发挥导演功力_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/y/o/2005-06-10/2158748831.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref>

The music video for "Overlooking Purposely" was directed by Kuang Sheng. The music video for "Greek Girl by the Wishing Pond" was co-directed by Marlboro Lai and Bill Chia. The music video for "Repeated Note", directed by Marlboro Lai, features Tsai holding a cat symbolizing betrayal, appearing with light makeup and clutching a diary; the visuals show her using [[correction fluid]] to erase past sweet memories.<ref>{{Cite web |title=新MV似哀悼情伤 蔡依林泪盈眶忆当年双J恋?(图) |url=http://www.chinanews.com.cn/news/2005/2005-07-15/26/599803.shtml |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=www.chinanews.com.cn}}</ref> The music video for "Sweet and Sour" was also directed by Marlboro Lai.

=== Live performances ===
[[File:Jolin tsai performing in 2019.jpg|thumb|240x240px|Tsai performed "J-Game" at the 12th Migu Music Awards, December 2018]]
On July 24, 2005, Tsai attended the 7th CCTV-MTV Music Awards, where she performed "J-Game".<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林要做音乐制作人 北京之行名利双收(图) |url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20050725/n226437727.shtml |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=music.yule.sohu.com}}</ref> On August 5, 2005, she participated in the 2005 Metro Radio Mandarin Hits Music Awards, performing "Sky" and "J-Game".<ref>{{Cite web |title=图文：蔡依林现场献歌白色超短裙尽显美腿_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/x/2005-08-05/2251802421.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On August 20, 2005, Tsai appeared at the 2005 Taipei Pop Music Festival, where she performed "Overlooking Purposely" and "J-Game".<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林当众脱裙抢风头 吴彦祖女友捧场 |url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20050822/n226744725.shtml |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=music.yule.sohu.com}}</ref> On September 3, 2005, she performed "J-Game" at the 5th [[Global Chinese Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=图文：蔡依林舞动花雪纺 大玩性感《野蛮游戏》_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2005-09-03/2156830005.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref>

On October 19, 2005, Tsai performed "J-Game" at the opening ceremony of the 7th Nanning International Folk Song Arts Festival.<ref>{{Cite web |title=南宁民歌节开幕 蔡依林周杰伦同台演出(组图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/o/2005-10-20/0734870279.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On October 25, 2005, she attended the China Online Music Festival Concert, where she also performed "J-Game".<ref>{{Cite web |title=组图：首届中国网络音乐节 蔡依林周杰伦助兴_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/p/2005-10-26/1127876486.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On December 31, 2005, Tsai performed "J-Game", "Sky", and "Overlooking Purposely" at the New Year's Eve Concert in [[Kaohsiung]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=视频：台湾跨年晚会众星云集 张惠妹艳舞最抢镜_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2006-01-04/1435949166.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref>

On January 11, 2006, she performed "J-Game" at the 12th [[China Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=图文：蔡依林带来连串歌曲 激情热舞露性感纹身_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/y/p/2006-01-11/2351956720.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On January 21, 2006, she performed "Sky" and "J-Game" at the 2006 [[Hito Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title="HITO流行音乐奖"王力宏周杰伦平分秋色-搜狐音乐 |url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20060123/n241558002.shtml |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=music.yule.sohu.com}}</ref> On February 26, 2006, Tsai performed "Greek Girl by the Wishing Pond" and "Sky" at the 2006 TVBS Music Awards.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=TVBS-G金曲榜揭晓 周杰伦蔡依林成大赢家(图)-搜狐音乐 |url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20060227/n242034069.shtml |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=music.yule.sohu.com}}</ref> Subsequently, Tsai continued to attend various events held around the world, where she performed songs from the album.

== Commercial performance ==
On April 16, 2005, [[Sony BMG]] announced that the album had surpassed 15,000 pre-orders in Taiwan on its first day of availability.<ref name=":14" /> By April 25, 2005, media reported that over 150,000 copies had been pre-ordered in Taiwan within just ten days.<ref name=":15" /> In its first week of release, the album debuted at number one on the weekly sales charts of Taiwan's G-Music, Asia Music, and Five Music.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2005 |title=G-Music 風雲榜 |url=http://www.g-music.com.tw/G-musicsite/charts/gmusic_all.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050509001223/http://www.g-music.com.tw/G-musicsite/charts/gmusic_all.asp |archive-date=May 9, 2005 |access-date=November 6, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 27, 2005 |title=AMG 亞洲音樂 |url=http://www.asiamusic.com.tw/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050527091408/http://www.asiamusic.com.tw/ |archive-date=May 27, 2005 |access-date=November 6, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=五大唱片 |url=https://www.5music.com.tw/billboard.asp |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=www.5music.com.tw}}</ref> On May 27, 2005, G-Music announced that the album had remained at the top of its weekly chart for five consecutive weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=榜评：G-music音乐排行榜5月27-6月2日_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/y/r/2005-06-24/1815761947.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On June 1, 2005, Sony BMG revealed that the album had sold over one million copies across Asia.<ref name=":16" /> By August 1, 2005, media reports confirmed that total sales in Asia had surpassed 1.2 million copies.<ref name=":3" /> On December 5, 2005, it was reported that the album had sold more than 220,000 copies in Taiwan alone.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-12 |title=唱片年度銷售 周董 Jolin 包辦冠亞軍 - 自由娛樂 |url=https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/46564 |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112184454/https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/paper/46564 |archive-date=November 12, 2023 }}</ref>

On December 17, 2005, the media revealed that the album was the second best-selling record of the year in Taiwan, and the best-selling album by a female artist.<ref name=":5" /> It also ranked number 2 and number 4 on the 2005 annual sales charts of G-Music and Five Music, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 24, 2006 |title=:::::g-music 玫瑰大眾風雲榜 2005 年度銷售排行榜 綜合榜::::: |url=http://www.g-music.com.tw/event/ranking0125/mix.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060224083509/http://www.g-music.com.tw/event/ranking0125/mix.htm |archive-date=February 24, 2006 |access-date=November 6, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 10, 2006 |title=Five Music - 五大唱片(5大唱片) -五大金榜 |url=http://www.5music.com.tw/CDTop-YEAR.asp?top=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060210024349/http://www.5music.com.tw/CDTop-YEAR.asp?top=1 |archive-date=February 10, 2006 |access-date=November 6, 2022}}</ref> Final reports stated that the album sold over 260,000 copies in Taiwan and more than 1.2 million copies throughout Asia in 2005.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":3" />

Additionally, the song "J-Game" ranked number 26 on Taiwan's [[Hit FM Top 100 Singles of the Year|Hit FM Top 100 Singles]] of 2005. "Sky" and "Overlooking Purposely" placed at number 2 and number 65, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hitoradio‧Hit Fm --華人音樂入口指標 |url=http://www.hitoradio.com/newweb/chart_2.php?ch_year=2005&pageNum_rsList=0 |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=www.hitoradio.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hitoradio‧Hit Fm --華人音樂入口指標 |url=http://www.hitoradio.com/newweb/chart_2.php?ch_year=2005&pageNum_rsList=1 |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=www.hitoradio.com}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
The Chinese Musicians Exchange Association praised the album for following current trends to an exceptional degree, calling it a pinnacle of [[Bubblegum music|bubblegum pop]] evolution. They commended its production quality, noting it was full of surprises and worthy of repeated listening, though they suggested more attention be given to tailoring the music to Tsai's vocal range.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Goris (goris) |date=September 11, 2005 |title=中華音樂人交流協會 2005年 1- 4月 推薦專輯、單曲 @ Goris' Sky‧時尚美妝消費學 :: 痞客邦 :: |url=http://goris.pixnet.net/blog/post/37733406 |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=Goris' Sky‧時尚美妝消費學 |language=zh-TW}}</ref> Music critic Yang Liting highlighted the involvement of [[Wang Leehom|Wang]] [[Wang Leehom|Leehom]] as a collaborator, praising the album's bold experimentation with musical styles and its further reinforcement of Tsai's status as the queen of [[dance-pop]].<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |date=2005-05-23 |title=nanyang.com 南洋网 |url=http://www.nanyang.com/index.php?ch=15&pg=65&ac=492146 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050523122648/http://www.nanyang.com/index.php?ch=15&pg=65&ac=492146 |archive-date=2005-05-23 |access-date=2022-11-06}}</ref> Liang Yucong of [[Guangzhou Broadcasting Network]] described the album as more international and stylistically diverse than her previous works, with a more mature and feminine tone. He credited Wang Leehom's participation with introducing fresh [[hip-hop]] elements and noted improvements in Tsai's vocal performance.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=蔡依林新碟推出 缺少周杰伦独创三种曲风(附图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/y/o/2005-04-27/0729712608.html |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> Wang Biaomin of [[Ai FM]] pointed out that Tsai once again led with dance music and successfully showcased her unique artistic identity.<ref name=":8" />

Xi Fei of Wow! FM offered a more reserved assessment, stating that while the album's overall listenability was slightly weaker than her previous release, the songs grew on the listener with time but lacked instant impact. Nevertheless, he affirmed that Tsai's consistent personal growth with each album was a key reason for her lasting popularity.<ref name=":8" /> Shu Wa of ''[[Tencent|Tencent Entertainment]]'' observed that the album's production continued the style of her previous two works, with uptempo tracks leaning toward [[Electronic music|electronic]] sounds. The addition of new local producers, with Jamie Hsueh leading and Wang Leehom making his first collaborative appearance, was noted. However, compared to her previous collaborations with [[Jay Chou]], the response was more subdued, and despite producer Adia's debut involvement, the track "Sky" failed to generate the expected chemistry.<ref name=":4" />

''[[NetEase|NetEase Entertainment]]'' considered the album finely crafted but somewhat lackluster, describing it as technically polished yet lacking a standout moment.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 21, 2005 |title=没有周杰伦 蔡依林就没有好音乐？(组图)_网易娱乐频道 |url=http://ent.163.com/ent/editor/music/050519/050519_411633.html |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050521023518/http://ent.163.com/ent/editor/music/050519/050519_411633.html |archive-date=May 21, 2005 |access-date=November 6, 2022}}</ref> Zhou Bing of [[Music FM Radio Guangdong]] regarded the album as solid but unremarkable, noting that although Jay Chou was no longer involved, the quality remained stable and the style consistent. It was well received among younger fans, though the weaker melodic hooks could pose challenges for its longevity.<ref name=":11" /> He Yajia of ''New Express'' felt that the album's attempt to blend hip-hop, [[electronica]], [[Old-school hip-hop|old-school]], and [[disco]] into a distinctive "Jisco" style resulted in a lack of cohesion. The effort to innovate fell short, leading to a scattered feel and the absence of a clear identity or direction. Although the producers each showcased their individual strengths, the end result left Tsai's artistic position feeling undefined.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=当蔡依林失去周杰伦音乐也随之黯然失色(图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/r/m/2005-05-12/1044721401.html |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
On July 24, 2005, Tsai won the Best Female Taiwan Singer award at the 7th CCTV-MTV Music Awards, thanks to this album.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005CCTV-MTV音乐盛典完全获奖名单_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/o/2005-07-24/2254789711.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On August 5, 2005, she received the Best Asian Singer and the Best Stage Performance awards at the 2005 Metro Radio Mandarin Hits Music Awards. The song "J-Game" won the Song of the Year and the Top Songs awards, while "Sky" received the Top Songs award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=新城国语力音乐颁奖礼今晚揭晓 附完全获奖名单_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2005-08-05/2323802443.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On September 3, 2005, Tsai was awarded the Most Popular Female Singer and Best Stage Performance awards at the 5th [[Global Chinese Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=第五届全球华语歌曲排行榜完全获奖名单_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/o/2005-09-04/0037830126.html?from=wap |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On October 30, 2005, "J-Game" won the Top 10 Taiwan Songs at the 3rd [[Southeast Music Chart Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=第三届东南劲爆音乐颁奖典礼获奖者完全名单_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2005-10-30/2320880417.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref>

On November 5, 2005, Tsai won the 2005 Singapore Hit Award for Best Chart Performance.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-25 |title=第十九届《新加坡金曲奖》 Singapore Hit Awards 2014 - Past Winners |url=http://www.meradio.sg/sha/933chart |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525180039/http://www.meradio.sg/sha/933chart |archive-date=May 25, 2017 }}</ref> On December 15, 2005, she received the Best Female Singer award in the Import Category at the 5th China Golden Record Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title="第五届中国金唱片奖"获奖名单在珠海公布[图文]_新闻中心_新浪网 |url=http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2005-12-15/19467718347s.shtml |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=news.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On January 11, 2006, Tsai won the Most Popular Hong Kong/Taiwan Female Singer award at the 12th [[China Music Awards]], and "Sky" won Song of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=第十二届全球华语音乐榜中榜颁奖礼完全获奖名单_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2006-01-11/2127956626.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On January 21, 2006, Tsai won the Best Female Singer award and the Most Charting Singles Artist award at the 2006 [[Hito Music Awards]]. The album was recognized for the longest consecutive number one album, and "Sky" won the Top 10 Mandarin Songs of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wayback Machine |url=http://www.hitoradio.com/activities2016/2016HITOMUSICAWARDS/images/2003-2015_HITOMUSICAWARDS.pdf |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716063310/http://www.hitoradio.com/activities2016/2016HITOMUSICAWARDS/images/2003-2015_HITOMUSICAWARDS.pdf |archive-date=July 16, 2020 }}</ref> On January 23, 2006, she was awarded the Bronze Prize for Most Popular Female Artist at the 28th [[Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award|Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=第28届香港十大中文金曲颁奖典礼完全获奖名单_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2006-01-23/2325969441.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref>

On February 17, 2006, she won the Best Female Singer of the Year award at the 1st KKBox Music Awards, and the album won the Top 10 Albums of the Year. The song "Overlooking Purposely" won the Top 10 Singles, while "Sky" won the Top 10 Karaoke Songs of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-06-14 |title=2005風雲榜得獎名單 - KKBOX |url=http://www.kkbox.com/tw/kdma/2005/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614084851/http://www.kkbox.com/tw/kdma/2005/ |archive-date=June 14, 2013 }}</ref> On February 26, 2006, Tsai received the Best Female Singer award at the 2006 TVBS Music Awards, and the album won the Top 10 Albums.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-03-04 |title=第一屆「華眾曲寵－2006TVBS華語金曲榜」頒獎典禮 |url=http://news01.cdns.com.tw/20060227/news/ysyl/400000002006022622495236.htm |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060304085113/http://news01.cdns.com.tw/20060227/news/ysyl/400000002006022622495236.htm |archive-date=March 4, 2006 }}</ref> On March 1, 2006, she was nominated for the Favorite Artist Taiwan award at the [[MTV Asia Awards 2006]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-04-06 |title=MTV ASIA AWARDS 2006 |url=http://www.mtvasiaawards.com/Taiwan/html/Vote/profile/JolinTsai.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060406081235/http://www.mtvasiaawards.com/Taiwan/html/Vote/profile/JolinTsai.html |archive-date=April 6, 2006 }}</ref> On April 24, 2006, Tsai won several accolades at the 2005 [[Music Radio China Top Chart Awards]], including Best Female Artist, Best Stage Performance, and Most Loved Artist by Music Radio DJs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006音乐之声 中国TOP排行榜完全获奖名单_影音娱乐_新浪网 |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/2007-06-29/19521618687.shtml |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=ent.sina.com.cn}}</ref> On May 20, 2006, she won the Most Popular Taiwanese Female Artist award at the 3rd Melody King Awards, and "J-Game" won the Top 10 Mandarin Songs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-06-04 |title=第三届劲歌王年度总选颁奖典礼获奖名单揭晓-搜狐广东 |url=http://gd.sohu.com/20060521/n243332678.shtml |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060604212426/http://gd.sohu.com/20060521/n243332678.shtml |archive-date=June 4, 2006 }}</ref> Additionally, the song "Exclusive Myth" won the Top 10 Mandarin Songs at the Canadian Chinese Pop Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-02-05 |title=加拿大中文電台 |url=http://www.am1470.com/news.php |access-date=2024-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060205043432/http://www.am1470.com/news.php |archive-date=February 5, 2006 }}</ref>

== Track listing ==
{{Track listing
| headline      = ''J-Game''{{nobold| – Standard / Champion Celebration edition}}
| extra_column  = Producer(s)

| title1        = Intro
| extra1        = {{Flatlist|
* Jamie Hsueh
* Jack Chou
}}
| length1       = 0:43

| title2        = J-Game
| note2         = 野蠻遊戲
| lyrics2       = Issac Chen
| music2        = {{Flatlist|
* Jonas Nordelius
* Andreas Levander
* [[Awa Manneh]]
}}
| extra2        = Bing Wang
| length2       = 3:51

| title3        = Greek Girl by the Wishing Pond
| note3         = 許願池的希臘少女
| lyrics3       = Alang Huang
| music3        = [[Ivana Wong]]
| extra3        = Jamie Hsueh
| length3       = 3:10

| title4        = Sky
| note4         = 天空
| lyrics4       = {{Flatlist|
* Wesley Chia
* Kiki Hu
}}
| music4        = Wesley Chia
| extra4        = Adia
| length4       = 4:38

| title5        = Overlooking Purposely
| note5         = 睜一隻眼閉一隻眼
| lyrics5       = {{Flatlist|
* Sunny Lee
* [[Francis Lee (lyricist)|Francis Lee]]
}}
| music5        = {{Flatlist|
* [[Mads Hauge]]
* [[Vincent DeGiorgio]]
}}
| extra5        = Jamie Hsueh
| length5       = 2:59

| title6        = Repeated Note
| note6         = 反覆記號
| lyrics6       = Jolin Tsai
| music6        = Jamie Hsueh
| extra6        = Jamie Hsueh
| length6       = 4:24

| title7        = Sweet and Sour
| note7         = 酸甜
| lyrics7       = Francis Lee
| music7        = Jamie Hsueh
| extra7        = Jamie Hsueh
| length7       = 4:29

| title8        = Oh Oh
| lyrics8       = Issac Chen
| music8        = {{Flatlist|
* Jonas Nordelius
* Andreas Levander
* [[Jeanette Olsson]]
}}
| extra8        = Jack Chou
| length8       = 3:09

| title9        = Exclusive Myth
| note9         = 獨佔神話
| lyrics9       = Issac Chen
| music9        = [[Wang Leehom]]
| extra9        = Jack Chou
| length9       = 4:10

| title10       = Hunting Cupid
| note10        = 追殺邱比特
| lyrics10      = Jack Chou
| music10       = {{Flatlist|
* Edward Chan
* Charles Lee
}}
| extra10       = Jamie Hsueh
| length10      = 3:20

| title11       = Missing You
| note11        = 好想你
| lyrics11      = Francis Lee
| music11       = Lin Song-chin
| extra11       = Jamie Hsueh
| length11      = 3:55

| total_length  = 38:48
}}

{{Track listing
| headline      = ''J-Game''{{nobold| – Champion Celebration edition (DVD)}}

| title1        = J-Game
| note1         = music video
| length1       = 4:04

| title2        = Greek Girl by the Wishing Pond
| note2         = music video
| length2       = 3:24

| title3        = Sky
| note3         = music video
| length3       = 5:47

| title4        = Overlooking Purposely
| note4         = music video
| length4       = 3:04

| title5        = Repeated Note
| note5         = music video
| length5       = 4:27

| title6        = Sweet and Sour
| note6         = music video
| length6       = 4:30

| title7        = Oh Oh
| note7         = music video
| length7       = 3:10

| title8        = Hunting Cupid
| note8         = music video
| length8       = 3:22

| title9        = Exclusive Myth
| note9         = music video
| length9       = 4:11

| title10       = Missing You
| note10        = music video
| length10      = 3:58

| total_length  = 39:57
}}

== Release history ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
!Region
!Date
!Format(s)
!Edition
!Distributor
|-
! scope="row" |Various
| rowspan="3" |April 25, 2005
|[[Streaming media|Streaming]]
| rowspan="2" |Standard
|[[Sony Music|Sony]]
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="3" |China
|{{hlist|[[Compact disc|CD]]|[[Cassette tape|cassette]]}}
| rowspan="3" |[[Sony Music|Epic]]
|-
|CD
|Limited
|-
|July 8, 2005
|[[Video CD|VCD]]
|Video compilation
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |Malaysia
|April 25, 2005
|CD
|Standard
| rowspan="5" |Sony
|-
|July 8, 2005
|VCD
|Video compilation
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="3" |Taiwan
|April 25, 2005
|CD
|Standard
|-
|July 8, 2005
|CD+[[DVD]]
|Champion Celebration
|-
|December 15, 2017
|[[LP record|LP]]
|Standard
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{YouTube|playlist=OLAK5uy_kaLL6kL9qy6QNvg_dv826tJv5KWTfeRBc|title=''J-Game''}}

{{Jolin Tsai}}

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