Get to know the global icon, Jackson Wang
Jackson Wang is a singer, rapper, songwriter, dancer, producer, global brand ambassador, fashion designer, and creative director. He made his debut in 2014 as a member of the world-renowned K-pop group GOT7.
Curious to know more about Jackson? Here are a few facts to help you get to know him better!
He is an Aries
Jackson was born on March 28, 1994, in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.
A Junior Olympic Fencer
Born into a family of athletes, his father was an Olympic fencer, his mother is a Chinese National Team gymnast, and his brother is a gymnast and rugby player. Started as a gymnast himself, Jackson later trained for fencing, represented Hong Kong, and secured multiple titles, such as gold at the 2011 Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship.
Multilingual King
Jackson can fluently speak English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Korean.
Can’t eat spicy foods
He mentioned in several interviews and variety shows that he doesn’t eat spicy food as he can’t handle it well.
Founder of Team Wang
In 2017, Jackson Wang established his own record label, Team Wang. He later expanded the brand into fashion, launching Team Wang Design in Shanghai around 2019–2020 with co-founder Henry Cheung. Here, he continues to lead as creative director and designer.
Successful solo artist
Apart from being a member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group GOT7, Jackson Wang has established a remarkable solo career. His early singles “Papillon” and “Fendiman” showcased his bold style and Western hip-hop influence, with Fendiman topping iTunes charts worldwide.
His albums Mirrors (2019), Magic Man (2022), and Magic Man 2 (2025) achieved Billboard 200 peaks of No. 32, No. 15, and No. 13, respectively. Following Magic Man’s success, he launched a world tour across Asia, Europe, and America. He became one of the first Chinese solo artists to headline major arenas globally. He was recognized by Forbes China’s 30 Under 30 and featured in TIME and Rolling Stone. Jackson also had collaborations with global artists like Ciara and Internet Money.
Recently, he collaborated with Apple for an iPhone 17 Pro campaign. The music video for his single “Let Loose” was filmed entirely on the iPhone 17 Pro and released as part of a “Shot on iPhone” campaign.
Variety Show King
Known for his charismatic, witty, and spontaneous personality, Jackson Wang earned the title “Variety Show King.” During his early years in Korea, he became one of the most in-demand K-pop idols on shows such as Roommate, Weekly Idol, Ask Us Anything (Knowing Bros), and Real Men. In China, he gained popularity through programs like Go Fridge and Fresh Sunday. Altogether, Jackson has appeared in over 18 television shows across China and South Korea.
Brand Ambassador
He is one of the most sought-after global brand ambassadors, representing the leading international names in fashion, beauty, and technology. As of 2025, Jackson serves as the global fragrance ambassador for Armani Beauty, the Asia-Pacific ambassador for ANESSA, and a house ambassador for Louis Vuitton.
Currently, Jackson is on his MAGICMAN 2 World Tour, and his next stop is in Manila, happening on November 2, 2025, at Araneta Coliseum.
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