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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
K-pop star Jackson Wang makes a confession about his love life to Rhea Chakraborty. She feels sorry for him
K-pop heartthrob Jackson Wang set the record straight about his love life. In a candid chat with Rhea Chakraborty on her podcast 'Chapter Two', the singing sensation confessed he was not in the mood for love right now. Rhea asked Jackson about his love life, to which the 'Magic Man' hitmaker primly replied he was very much single and not looking to date. He confessed that he had been single for more than two years. Although he maintained that he would not shirk if he somehow found a special someone, love is not his priority right now. However, he added that he would be 'aggressively' pursuing love once he turns 35. Jackson admitted that he is not in the mental space to give the responsibility and dedication a committed relationship demands currently. 'Relationships cannot be sustained if they are one-sided. I don't have the time, since I am always travelling for work,' he told Chakraborty. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo When quizzed if he is lonely, Jackson said that loneliness is not inevitable for anyone who's single. 'You can be lonely even if you have a significant other,' he explained. On Situationships When asked if he was familiar with the hookup scene and situationship culture that was becoming prevalent with Gen Z, the GOT7 member explained he was not cognizant of these concepts. 'Let me go back home and explain that to my parents!' he said jokingly. He said, 'There's no such thing in China.' On a more serious note, the 'Papillon' hitmaker hinted that he had tried his hand at casual dating, but it hadn't worked out. He had met a lot of new people and made friends, but it never progressed. Rhea looked bemused and sympathetic and joked, 'I feel sorry for you, Jackson!' On Inter-Cultural Dating Rhea mentioned his fan following in India and asked him if he would date any Indian women, to which the singer responded, 'I am open to any Indian 'ship'!' Wang recently appeared in an episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, where he was asked about his camaraderie with Bollywood actress Disha Patani. The singer clarified that they were just friends. Rumours about a possible romance spread like wildfire in 2023, when a video of the 'Ek Villain 2' star taking Jackson out on a joyride on the streets of Mumbai went viral. Wang had visited India to perform at the Lollapalooza. Who Is Jackson Wang? Jackson Wang, originally from Hong Kong, has made a name for himself as a dynamic artist, known for his skills as a rapper, singer, and songwriter. Before stepping into the limelight of the music industry, he was deeply involved in the world of sports, excelling as a professional fencer. His athletic background eventually gave way to a musical career when he became part of the South Korean K-pop group Got7, which debuted in 2014 under the banner of JYP Entertainment. In 2017, Wang took a major leap forward by establishing his own record label in China, Team Wang. Beyond music production, he also took on the responsibilities of artistic head and chief designer for the label's fashion wing, Team Wang Design, demonstrating his passion for creative innovation and style. Wang launched his solo music career with the release of his debut album, Mirrors, in 2019. The album garnered significant attention, climbing to the 32nd spot on the US Billboard 200 chart. Building on this success, he followed up with his second studio album, Magic Man, in 2022, which achieved even greater acclaim by reaching number 15 on the same chart. The year 2021 marked another turning point in Wang's professional path as he parted ways with JYP Entertainment. Soon after, he formed a new Chinese hip-hop collective known as Panthepack, which operates under the umbrella of Team Wang, reflecting his ongoing commitment to both music and cultural expression. Wang's rising influence in the entertainment world has not gone unnoticed. In 2020, he earned the 41st position on Forbes China Celebrity 100, and by the next year, he had surged to the 10th spot. His online popularity also speaks volumes—by September 2024, he had amassed over 32.8 million followers on Instagram, making him the most-followed Chinese celebrity on the platform. His reach extends across various digital landscapes, with substantial audiences on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, further reinforcing his global presence and appeal. Through his multifaceted talent and strategic ventures, Jackson Wang continues to build a legacy that spans continents, industries, and cultures.
AsiaOne
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
'I learnt my lesson': Jackson Wang recounts losing '30% to 40%' of income after lending money to someone, Entertainment News
Jackson Wang's popularity stems not just from his good looks and talent, but also his kindheartedness, which has often captured the hearts of his fans worldwide. But it seems that his good nature has also resulted in him losing a large sum of money. Speaking on YouTube talk show Figuring Out with Raj Shamani released on Tuesday (July 1), the 31-year-old Hong Kong-born pop star, who was in Mumbai in June to promote his upcoming album Magic Man 2, revealed to the Indian entrepreneur-influencer about his predicament. Jackson, who is a member of South Korean boyband Got7, was asked how he spent his money, to which he responded: "I just put it in the [bank] account and probably more than half of that I just give to my mum." He added that he spends most of his money on production work rather than splurging on luxuries. When asked what was the most expensive item he had bought for himself, he told Raj that money he lent someone was "the most expensive thing" compared to anything he had bought. Jackson then explained he had once loaned money to someone whose name he didn't reveal, and the money "vanished". "The relation's f***ed up and the money is gone, so I learnt my lesson," he said. He recounted: "I lent someone [money] for their family... I can't really say here, I got to respect that, whatever it is, and it turns out it's not for family. It was at the time, like, 30 to 40 per cent of my income." Forbes reported in 2024 that Jackson generated approximately US$115 million (S$146 million) in revenue in 2023 from businesses that he backs, including performances and design. Jackson added during the talk show that he had since learnt that "it's life" and he had "accepted everything and moved on". He was also asked if he would still lend money to a friend in the future. "It depends on the level of trust I have in this person but usually I don't suggest. I would say 'Yes, I would lend you [money], but I think our relationship might end here so let's not hurt each other'," Jackson shared. He also said that he had considered lending money without expecting it to be returned and to continue having a friendship with the person, but he believed it would be "awkward". A song written for his parents in upcoming album Jackson also got candid about his parents during the show, where he revealed that they are his biggest idols in life. He said: "I am not from a middle-class family. When my mum first moved from Shanghai to Hong Kong, and my dad moved from Guangzhou to Hong Kong to become the head coach of Team Hong Kong (Fencing), they didn't have s***. "I saw my mum and dad doing shifts, especially my mum. I saw she did a lot of shifts every day, for three to four different jobs and she would come home, sleep for a few hours... She would provide all the stuff for us, but she wouldn't take anything for herself. She would let us eat first and eat the leftovers, but as a kid, what did I know?" Jackson also recounted how his mum would come home every day from work and laid on the floor before getting up to take care of him and his elder brother's daily needs, because his father was mostly travelling for work. He added: "She wanted to save up everything so that my brother and I [could] live in a healthy environment because she also knows that [if we live in] a healthy environment, we will also have healthy friends. Even later on, my mum thought that even if we were very bad at studying, we could still have some place to live with her. "She saved up 30 years of her salary to get a house for my brother and I, thinking that in case we failed in our life, [and] she is not going to be here forever... at least we still have this house to live in." He shared that he only found this out from his parents in recently and his mum would always get "so emotional" when talking about it. "That's why I'm a mama's boy. It's like we always lived under their wing, but now I feel like our wings have the capacity and I can work now, so I want to always protect them." Jackson also revealed he wrote a song for his parents in his album, believed to be the track named Sophie Ricky, after his parents' names. Magic Man 2 is set to release on July 18. [[nid:719518]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
Hindustan Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jackson Wang nails Katrina Kaif's hook step in Chikni Chameli, fans say give him Aadhar card already. Watch
K-pop star Jackson Wang, who was recently in India to promote his latest album Magic Man 2, left no stone unturned to assimilate the culture and pop culture of our country. A new video of the GOT7 star has emerged online where he is seen dancing to Katrina Kaif's iconic number, Chikni Chameli, which has won the hearts of his fans. (Also read: Is Jackson Wang a part of Hrithik Roshan's Krrish 4? After much teasing, here's what the Got7 singer has to say) Jackson Wang nailed Chikni Chameli's hook step in a new video that emerged on social media, In a video that has surfaced online, Jackson can be seen showing his moves to Bollywood's hit number Chikni Chameli from the 2012 film Agneepath. Dressed in an all-black ensemble, the singer-rapper nailed the hook step with surprising ease, much to the fans' surprise. Internet reacts Fans couldn't keep calm seeing their favourite star perform the steps with such ease. One fan wrote, 'Never in my life, I had ever thought I'd get to see Jackson Wang dance on Chikni Chameli". Another fan commented, "We got jackson dancing on chikni chameli before gta 6 (sic)". A third comment read, "Ahemm... Give him Adhar Card please". Another comment read, "Ohooooooo Katrina Jackson". Another user wrote, 'So jackson of him! AADHAAR CARD NOW! (sic)' Jackson Wang met Hrithik Roshan Jackson took a trip to Mumbai to promote his upcoming album Magic Man 2, a follow-up to his 2022 album Magic Man. He previously visited the country for a performance at Lollapalooza India in 2023. Recently, Jackson met Hrithik Roshan and his family too and sparked a rumour that he will be acting in Hrithik's directorial debut Krrish 4. However, Pretty Please singer denied the rumours, stating that it all started as a joke. Apart from Hrithik, Jackson met many other Indian celebrities like Karan Johar, Hanumankind, Sonu Nigam, Salim Merchant and Adnan Sami.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nicholas Galitzine drops first look as He-Man as Masters of the Universe wraps production: ‘I am so proud of the movie'
Nicholas Galitzine is all set to wow fans with his epic transformation as He-Man in the upcoming film Masters of the Universe. The actor took to his Instagram account to share that the film has officially wrapped production. He also dropped the first look of him as He-Man. (Also read: Is Jackson Wang a part of Hrithik Roshan's Krrish 4? After much teasing, here's what the Got7 singer has to say) In the picture, Nicholas was seen in costume as He-Man, all bulked up and fierce. In the caption, the actor shared his excitement on taking up the role and said, 'Well, that's a wrap on Masters of the Universe. It has been an honour shouldering the responsibility of playing Adam and He-Man. It's been the role of a lifetime and I put everything into it. There's not much I can show you, but I am so proud of the movie we've made. Thanks to our amazing cast and crew for all your hard work." A post shared by Nicholas Galitzine (@nicholasgalitzine) Reacting to the first look, a fan commented: 'Holy!! He really built himself up for the role!' Another fan said, 'Words can't describe how excited I am to see the movie!' A fan commented, 'You're huge!!!! Can't wait for next June!' 'You look like a literal action figure, this is amazing,' wrote a second fan. Directed by Travis Knight, the film also stars Camila Mendes as Teela, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms, Sam. C Wilson as Trap Jaw, and Kojo Attah as Tri-Klops. Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films are helming the film, which is based on Mattel's famous toy line that spawned a successful animated TV series as well as a 1987 film. 'Joining forces with director Travis Knight, Mattel, and Escape Artists, this reintroduction of the character and his universe will be an epic film that will delight audiences from here to Eternia," said Julie Rapaport, head of film production and development at Amazon MGM Studios. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on June 5, 2026.
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
From Learning Kathak To Relishing Pani Puri And Vada Pav: Inside Jackson Wang's Trip To India
Mumbai: Popular singer-rapper Jackson Wang, who is on his second trip to India, says he is in the country to "observe, absorb and be inspired" by everyday lives, whether it is sampling Mumbai's street food or playing cricket on the beach with locals. Wang is in Mumbai to promote his upcoming album "Magic Man 2". He previously visited the country for a performance at Lollapalooza India in 2023. During his week-long trip, the singer said he has picked up words like 'Namaste', and 'Shukriya'. He hopes to spend the rest of his time "without a direction and destination." "(Where) I can just go out and experience it myself, and not someone trying to show me around the town. So, whatever the locals are doing, I want to just follow, observe, absorb, learn and also be inspired," Wang told PTI. The 31-year-old singer is a part of the popular K-pop group "Got7", and is credited for hits such as "Blow" and "100 Ways". Wang's new album "Magic Man 2" is a follow-up to his popular 2022 album of the same name. The singer's video of eating spicy street food like vada pav and meeting Hrithik Roshan has already gone viral on social media. His meeting with Roshan also sparked rumours of a possible collaboration on "Krrish 4". But Wang said these reports are fake. "When we're together, especially Hrithik and I, we don't talk about work. So work-related stuff is never brought up in our conversation", he said, adding that "Krrish 4" is a big movie but he is not there. Asked what all he has experienced during his short trip. Wang said, "I forgot the name, but I liked the yoghurt and the crispy ball with beans in it (dahi sev puri). I've also had a sandwich on the street with mayonnaise and cheese, and the potato ball inside the bun (vada pav), I like that too. I am allergic to chilis, but I am okay with spices. I had a great time." Wang, who previously collaborated with Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh on the track "Buck", considers the actor-singer a close friend. 'We're friends (Diljit and I), we are in shoots, and I'm a big fan of his. He shows me a lot of love, and I appreciate him as a senior, as a legendary icon. We never know when it will happen (collaboration). It probably will happen," he said. With nearly a decade in music industry, Wang said he has learnt the importance of taking time off. "When I was recharging, I started writing my personal diaries, which turned into music. The The way the entire 'Magic Man 2' looks is what I felt internally, it's not based on one thing, it's everything in general. Every single song is about what and how I feel about reality, society, and humanity." PTI KKP BK ATR ATR
