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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MAGIC MAN 2: GOT7's Jackson Wang drops his most personal album yet; fans get emotional
GOT7's Jackson Wang just dropped something that's going to absolutely wreck us emotionally - and we're here for it! The beloved K-pop idol released his second full-length album 'MAGIC MAN 2' on July 18th, and honestly, it's the kind of raw, vulnerable music that hits different when you're navigating your twenties. This isn't just another K-pop album - it's Jackson's most personal work yet, diving deep into themes of denial, loss, insight, and healing that feel eerily relatable to anyone who's ever felt lost in the chaos of growing up. The album serves as a sequel to his 2022 breakthrough 'MAGIC MAN,' which made history by debuting at #15 on the Billboard 200, making him the highest-charting Chinese solo artist ever. Music Therapy What makes 'MAGIC MAN 2' so special is how Jackson approached it - this album came from a place of complete honesty about his struggles with identity, betrayal, and the pressure of fame. During his first real break since starting his career with GOT7, Jackson decided to confront emotions he'd been ignoring for years. The album is structured around four distinct chapters that mirror the stages of grief: denial, loss, insight, and healing. It's like Jackson took his therapy sessions and turned them into 11 tracks that somehow capture what it feels like to be young, confused, and trying to figure out who you really are beneath all the expectations. The tracklist reads like a diary of someone going through it: "High Alone," "Not For Me," "Access," "BUCK" (featuring Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh ), "GBAD," "Hate to Love," "One Time," "Everything," "Dear:," "Sophie Ricky," and "Made Me a Man". Each song represents a different emotional state that anyone in their twenties can relate to. More Than Just Music Jackson isn't just making music; he's building an entire creative universe through his label Team Wang Records and fashion brand Team Wang Design. His recent collaboration with Pharrell Williams' Billionaire Boys Club on the 'Life is a Race' capsule collection shows how he's blending music with fashion and lifestyle - something that resonates deeply with young people who see creativity as more than just one thing. The album's production combines rock, pop, and electronic elements in a way that feels both sophisticated and accessible. Vulnerability What's most beautiful about 'MAGIC MAN 2' is how Jackson frames his journey. He believes that "we all go through our own 'MAGIC MAN' phase while growing up". The album represents more than just artistic growth; it's about finding peace through acceptance and learning to set boundaries with others' expectations. In a world where social media constantly pressures us to present perfect versions of ourselves, Jackson's willingness to be vulnerable feels revolutionary. With his previous world tour selling out over 30 cities across North America, Europe, and Asia, and plans for a new tour following this release, Jackson continues to prove that authentic storytelling transcends cultural boundaries.
AsiaOne
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
'I was so excited I wanted to cry': Fans spend up to $50k in auction to experience a day with Jackson Wang, Entertainment News
For some fans, it might not be enough to see their idol in-person at concerts and events. In what ways could they get even closer? Hong Kong-born pop star Jackson Wang, who debuted in the South Korean boy group Got7 and is the founder of creative brand Team Wang Design, recently collaborated with American singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams' brand Billionaire Boys Club and the latter's auction platform Joopiter, to create The Jackson Wang Experience. Fans could bid for three slots — with an expected bidding price of between US$10,000 and US$15,000 (S$13,000 and $19,000) each — in the segment A Day in the Life of Jackson Wang to spend a day with him and see him at work. Despite the hefty price, which doesn't include accommodation and travelling expenses, all three slots were taken up during the bidding period from June 22 to July 2. On Joopiter's website, two winning bids are at US$40,625 (S$50,000) each, while the last bid was won at US$37,500. One of the slots for A Day in the Life of Jackson Wang is believed to be won by a Chinese fan who lives in Hong Kong. She shared the good news in a Xiaohongshu post on July 3: "This is the highlight of my life! I can meet Jackson Wang! Tonight is an exciting day for many Jackys (Jackson's fandom)! The countdown is even harder to endure than the college entrance exams! "As I wished, I bid successfully for A Day with Jackson Wang! When I received the email, I was so excited I wanted to cry! ... "I am not Jackson's fan for the longest time and not someone who follows him most devotedly, but there is no need to compare these, because we are Jackys who will accompany and support each other to protect Jackson. I will set off with everyone's love for him!" According to Joopiter's website, successful bidders could join Jackson as he designs and conceptualises ideas for Team Wang Design and get a glimpse of upcoming prototypes and collaborations. They could also join him on the set of his music video and get behind-the-scenes experience of him bringing his creative concepts to life, and also join him in the final rehearsal of his upcoming tour where they get to watch his performance first-hand. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JOOPITER (@joopiterofficial) Besides spending a day with him in his life, interested parties could also bid for a biker jacket and a long-sleeved T-shirt from Team Wang Design and Billionaire Boys Club's 2025 capsule collection Life is a Race, with both signed by Jackson and Pharrell. The biker jacket was auctioned off at US$3,250. The signed long-sleeved T-shirt was sold to a Chinese fan for US$1,600, who shared the win in a Xiaohongshu post on July 2. Proceeds from the clothing sales go to Black Ambition, a non-profit initiative founded by Pharrell to support high-growth startups led by Black and Hispanic founders with capital and resources. Jackson's new album Magic Man 2 is set to release on July 18. [[nid:719789]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jackson Wang and Pharrell Williams Rev Up With Racing-themed Collection
RACE DAY: Jackson Wang and Pharrell Williams got a jumpstart on Paris men's fashion week with a stylish Sunday night soiree. The garden party celebrated the new collaboration between Wang's Team Wang Design and Williams' Billionaire Boys Club, as well as the launch of an exclusive auction on Williams' platform, Joopiter. More from WWD Sacai x Seventeen Labubu Sold for $31,250 at Joopiter Auction EXCLUSIVE: Acne Studios Transforms Paris Store Into Permanent Gallery Space Fans Are Comparing Pharrell Williams' New Louis Vuitton Tilted Sneaker to Vans The collection featured three racing-themed pieces. But this wasn't about jumping on the F1 bandwagon. For Wang, the collection carried deeper meaning. 'Every single drop, there's a message from me,' Wang told WWD. 'We're talking about life is a race, but your own race. You don't have to compete with anybody else. It's about challenging yourself every single time. I'm competing with myself.' That has become his personal philosophy since he took a year off in 2023 when he turned 30. 'I felt like I was missing out on so much,' he said, reflecting on a decade in the spotlight as part of K-pop group GOT7. 'I didn't even have time to think, like 'Am I the Jackson that people think I am, or am I the Jackson that I think I am?'' Despite warnings from business executives that taking time off could be a career killer in the fast-paced world of K-pop when new albums are anticipated roughly twice a year, Wang stepped away. 'People would say, 'You are gonna lose the fame because you're not active anymore,' but at the end of the day, I felt like I really needed that [time] to be able to know who I am and make sure the things that I put out are exactly me.' (Judging by the few hundred fans gathered outside the event's gates cheering and hoping to catch a glimpse of him, it's safe to say that didn't happen.) That reflective period helped shape a new mindset of acceptance and self-improvement. After discussions with both the BBC and Team Wang Design teams, the group landed on the idea of using Wang's philosophy to create a race-themed capsule. The TWD line is 'basically Jackson's closet, and all our collaborations are just 'Jackson and friends,'' he joked. The latest drop marks the second time Wang and Williams have worked together on a project, after last summer's 'East Meets West' collaboration, and Wang noted that he now considers Williams not just a creative partner but a mentor, too. 'I'm becoming more and more like a student and he's a mentor,' Wang said of working Williams. 'He tells it to you straight — like a bullet to the heart — and he teaches me a lot of acceptance.' The capsule includes a long-sleeved T-shirt, a moto-inspired hoodie and a biker jacket. Versions of the T-shirt and jacket signed by both Wang and Williams are being auctioned on Joopiter with proceeds going to Williams' nonprofit organization Black Ambition. 'It's been a pleasure to welcome Jackson Wang into the Joopiter universe once again, this time collaborating with BBC,' Williams said. Wang noted that this drop is just one of many 'in the pipeline.' With more fashion plans on the horizon, Wang is anticipating the release of 'Magic Man 2,' set for July 18. It's a raw, deeply personal project. 'Every lyric is straight from my diaries,' Wang said. The album unpacks his emotional baggage around society, the music industry, relationships, and the realities of becoming an adult. 'It's the process of growing up, dealing with emotions, dealing with every realistic element of life,' he said. Joopiter will also host 'The Jackson Wang Experience,' auctioning off three lots, each of which include spending a day with the artist, with an activity TBD but possibilities include a studio session or a music video shot. All items are available through July 2. Other guests included Rowoon, Diplo and Saint Jhn, as a DJ spun plenty of K-pop with songs from Blackpink and NewJeans on the playlist. Guests sipped 'Magic Man'-themed cocktails with Chivas whiskey. Fashion week kicks off Tuesday with Williams' Louis Vuitton show anchoring the first evening. Launch Gallery: Pharrell Williams and Jackson Wang Celebrate Capsule Collection Ahead of Paris Fashion Week Best of WWD Kate Middleton's Looks at Trooping the Colour Through the Years [PHOTOS] Young Brooke Shields' Style Evolution, Archive Photos: From Runway Modeling & Red Carpets to Meeting Princess Diana The Most Memorable French Open Tennis Outfits With Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka & More [PHOTOS]
