Biography of Jackson Wang
Jackson Wang is a Hong Kong rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer and fashion designer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Got7 by JYP Entertainment. He is the founder of the record label Team Wang, the creative director and the lead designer for its subsidiary fashion brand Team Wang Design.
Jackson Wang released his first solo album ‘Mirrors’ in 2019 and his second album ‘Magic Man’ in 2022. In 2021, he left JYP Entertainment and formed the Chinese hip-hop group Panthepack under Team Wang. Before debuting in the music industry, he was a sabre fencer and competed in numerous domestic and international competitions.
Early Life and Education
Jackson Wang was born on 28 March 1994 in Hong Kong and was raised by two athletic parents: fencer Wang Ruiji and gymnast Sophia Chow.
He started his fencing training at a young age and was a part of the Hong Kong national fencing team. He won several awards including first place at the Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship 2011.
Career
In 2010, he was scouted by a South Korean talent agency JYP Entertainment representative and was invited to participate in the global auditions in Kowloon. The same year, he successfully won, ranking first out of 2,000 applicants.
His successful audition made him decline his scholarship to Stanford University for fencing while preparing for the 2012 London Olympics and he moved to Seoul for his K-pop training.
Debut with Got7
In 2013, he appeared on the reality survival program ‘Win: Who Is Next’ where YG Entertainment trainees and JYP trainees were to compete against each other. He appeared along with Mark, Yugyeom, and BamBam and was selected as a member of Got7. On 16 January 2014, the group released the first single ‘Girls Girls Girls’, of its debut EP Got It? .
The same year he joined his first variety show SBS Roommate. His other variety show credits include Star King, Law of the Jungle, Happy Together, Radio Star, Problematic Men, Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education, Saturday Night Live Korea, A Look At Myself etc.
In 2015, he was appointed as a new MC for the SBS music show Inkigayo following the departure of ZE: A’s Kwanghee. In 2015, he appeared with He Jiong for the show Please Take Care of My Refrigerator called ‘Go Fridge’. In 2016, he was the MC for Fresh Sunday on Hunan TV.
In 2016, Got7 performed their first concert in Seoul and released Got7’s second Japanese extended play ‘Turn Up’. Jackson Wang dropped out of all his group activities due to health concerns and conflicting schedules.
In 2016, Jackson Wang released his first solo commercial for Midea in China and appeared on the Chinese reality TV series Fighting Man. He was named Variety Star of the Year the same year at the Tencent Variety Show Star Awards.
Early Musical Releases
In 2017, he released his first solo album in China. JYP Entertainment established a management team, Team Wang for his activities in China. His first English single was Papillon and he released ‘Novaland: The Castle in the Sky’, the theme song for the IOS game Novoland: The Castle in the Sky 3D. The music was a new try different from hip-hop.
With his studio in China, he began his global endorsements for Pepsi, Snow Beer, VIVO X21, Adidas, DOUYIN application, Lenovo in China and Hogan in Hong Kong. On 9 February 2018, Wang was appointed as the envoy of Hong Kong Tourism.
He released his second solo single ‘OKAY’. He wrote the lyrics and collaborated with Boytoy for its composition. He released his third self-written single ‘Dawn of Us’, a collaboration with Boytoy. Later, the duo paired up for Fendiman, a collaboration with Fendi China.
He appeared in one of the four Exclusive tracks ‘Can’t Breathe’ by Eddie Supa with Stan Sono. He released his solo track ‘X’ for Snow Beer and collaborated with Sammi Cheng on the single Creo En Mi.
On 22 October 2018, he signed with Canxing Culture to enter the global market and released the single ‘Different Game’ featuring Gucci Mane. On 12 June 2019, he featured on the song ‘Rumble’ from the album ‘Diaspora’ by GoldLink and Lil Nei. The same year, he collaborated with Qin Fen and released the single ‘Another’.
On 20 July 2019, Fendi launched his first-ever velvet collection called Fendi X Jackson Wang Capsule Collection. Jackson Wang designed clothes and accessories for the limited edition collection and was a huge success, releasing it to the global market.
The album’s first single ‘Bullet to the Heart’, was released and the music video was directed by Daniel Cloud Campos. He released his first album ‘Mirror’, which became the highest debut album for a Chinese artist in the history of the chart.
On 11 October 2019, he was featured in three tracks from 88rising’s album ‘Head in the Clouds II: Tequila Sunrise’, ‘Walking’ and ‘I Love You 3000 II’. He featured on the song ‘Face Power’, a solo album by Higher Brothers KnowKnow.
In 2020, he appeared and performed at the CCTV New Year’s GalaIn, performing ‘The Begining of Youth’. Combining Western and Chinese cultures, he released his new self-written single ‘100 Ways’. The single was the first song to debut on Mediabase’s U.S. Top 40 radio charts performed by a Chinese and K-pop solo artist.
He is the designer and the creative director of his fashion brand Team Wang Design. The first collection was titled ‘The Original’ and went on to release a limited capsule collection with StockX. He collaborated with Swedish duo Galantis, releasing the EDM single Pretty Please. He has invested in the esports organization Victory Five.
In 2020, he released his Chinese-language single ‘Should’ve Let Go’ with JJ Lin. Alongside Jessi, he appeared at the KBS Song Festival. He is the fastest Chinese artist to reach 10 million views on Vevo.
Departure from JYPE and Solo Career
On 19 January 2021, along with other Got7 members, he left JYP Entertainment after their exclusive contracts expired. He partnered with Sublime Artist Agency and released the self-produced Chinese single ‘Alone’.
He featured on three new singles ‘Magnetic’ by Rain, ‘So Bad’ by Vava and M.I.A by Afgan. His English single was titled ‘LMLY’ and in 2021, he performed it at the Harper’s Bazaar Fashion Icons Party and was named the Musician of the Year.
He released the remix of Rich Brian, NIKI and Warren Hue’s ‘California’ and released another English single ‘Drive You Home’ in collaboration with Internet Money. Along with rapper Ice, J.Sheon and Karencici, he formed a hip-hop group Panthepack under his label Team Wang.
On 28 August 2021, they released the single ‘Buzz’. He also partnered with the Singapore Tourism Board for the SingapoReimagine global marketing campaign. On 31 March 2022, he released the new single ‘Blow’ from the album ‘Magic Man’ which was released on 9 September 2022.
He has toured globally in places like Europe, North America, Mexico, South America and Asia. In 2023 he performed at the Coachella festival, performing with Ciara performing XG’s song ‘Left, Right’, and a medley of Ciara’s songs: ‘Lose Control, ‘Level Up’, ‘Goodies’ and ‘1, 2, Step’.
Achievements
Jackson Wang, the multifaceted and versatile talent from Hong Kong is stealing the hearts of many with his dynamic presence. He is a popular and renowned member of the K-pop group GOT7. He is distinguished from other artists for his musical talents and ventures, his collaborations, and his unravelling dedication to creating new music. Here are some of his notable achievements:
- Jackson Wang attended the 2-17 MTV Europe Music Awards as an Ambassador of Great China.
- Jackson Wang was appointed as the Alibaba Group Tmall Global’s Chief Wonderful Goods Officer.
- He was titled the Breakthrough Singer of the Year at the Tencent Video Star Awards.
- Jackson Wang was the first Chinese solo artist to achieve the number one position on both iTunes Singles Charts and iTunes Pop charts in the United States.
- In 2019, Jackson Wang was appointed as the new ambassador of Fendi China.
- In 2018, Jackson Wang was awarded the Next Big Thing award at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards.
In 2021, Jackson Wang was honoured with numerous awards, including ‘Best Male Artist of the Year’ at the NetEase Indie Music Awards, ‘Most Influential Male Singer in Asia’ at the Chinese Top Ten Awards, and ‘Best Original Music Award’ for the single ‘Alone’ at the Global Chinese Music event.
Personal Life
Much about Jackson Wang’s personal life is not disclosed to the public. According to the latest information, he is not married and is currently single, focusing on his career.
He was in the spotlight of rumours after being spotted with ISLA attending Louis Vuitton’s fashion show for winter 2024. They were seen hand-in-hand, and the highlight was the jewellery they were wearing: the couple was wearing the ultra-luxury brand Graff’s couple Rings. Neither the couple nor the agency have responded to any of these rumours.
He was also caught up in dating rumours with Yuqi, a member of the South Korean girl group (G) I-DLE.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
Jackson Wang has a net worth of 8 million US dollars.
With countless successes and a shining solo career, he is the representative of big brands and has several brand endorsement deals with luxury brands such as Fendi, Cartier, Armani Beauty, Nescafe, L’Oreal Men, Adidas, and many more.
He owns his record label, Team Wang, and his designer fashion brand, Team Wang. He became a global sensation with his distinct visuals and exceptional dancing skills, growing into an influential figure in the music, fashion, and beauty industries.
With his impeccable fashion sense, he always adorns himself in designer clothes and accessories. He is a trendsetter in the industry, blending high-end fashion with unique styles.
Awards
- American Advertising Awards (2023)
Gold Winners – Best Virtual Production – “Come Alive” music video
Gold Winners – Best CGI – “Come Alive” music video - Asian Pop Music Awards (2023)
Record of the Year (Chinese) – “Cheetah” - Wave Music Awards (2023)
Best Pop Album- Magic Man - Asian Pop Music Awards (2022)
Top 20 Best Albums of the Year (Chinese)- Magic Man
Best Male Artist (Chinese)
People’s Choice Award (Chinese) - Weibo Music Awards (2022)
Top 10 Recommended Singers of the Year
Top 10 Recommended MVs of the Year – Cruel - Chinese Top Ten Music Awards(2021)
Most Influential Male Singer in Asia
Best Male Singer (Hong Kong and Taiwan)
Best Pop Collaboration- “Should’ve Let Go” - Sina Weibo Night Awards (2020)
Male God of the Year - NetEase Cloud Music Awards (2020)
Most Popular MV of the Year – 100 Ways
Interesting Facts about Jackson Wang
- Jackson Wang’s favourite colour is black.
- Jackson Wang is fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Shanghainese and Korean, and speaks Japanese and basic French and a bit of Thai.
- Jackson Wang’s favourite foods are chocolate, Dim Sum, spaghetti carbonara, chicken, and hamburgers.
- His mother, Zhou Ping, is a gold medalist at the World Gymnastics Championships and his father, Wang Rui-ji, was a former coach of the Hong Kong National Fencing Team.
- Jackson Wang led his fencing team to the 2010 National Youth Olympics.
- Jackson Wang’s first screen name was ‘J-Flawless’ during his W.I.N era.
- Jackson Wang’s favourite artists: Dr Dre, G-unit, 50 Cent, and Lloyd Banks.
- Jackson Wang’s favourite movie is ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’.
- Jackson was the one who wrote the rap for ‘U GOT Me’ on GOT7’s ‘Got Love’ album.
- His role model is the South Korean boy band 2 PM.
FAQs
- What is Jackson Wang’s rise to fame?
He rose to global fame after his debut with the K-pop group Got7 in 2014. - What are some of Jackson Wang’s favourite designer brands?
Jackson Wang is often seen wearing designer clothes and accessories from brands like Fendi, Off-White, and Jimmy Choo, as well as his brand, Team Wang Design.
- What is Jackson Wang’s Instagram ID?
Jackson Wang has 33 million followers on Instagram and his ID is jacksonwang852g7
