1. Overview
Jackson Wang is a highly influential Hong Kong rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his versatile career that spans music, fashion, and entertainment across global platforms. A former professional fencer, Wang transitioned into the music industry, first gaining prominence as a member of the South Korean boy band Got7. He later established his own record label, Team Wang, where he also serves as the creative director and lead designer for its fashion subsidiary, Team Wang Design. Wang's solo music career has seen significant international success, with albums like Mirrors and Magic Man charting on the Billboard 200. Beyond music, he is recognized for his extensive appearances on variety shows and as a brand ambassador, demonstrating his broad cultural impact and ability to bridge Eastern and Western influences.
2. Early Life and Background
Jackson Wang's formative years were deeply influenced by his family's distinguished athletic background, leading him to pursue a successful fencing career before his eventual transition into music.
2.1. Birth and Family
Wang was born Wang Ka-yee on March 28, 1994, in Kowloon Tong, British Hong Kong. He grew up in the Sha Tin district of New Territories. His parents were prominent athletes: his father, Wang Ruiji, was a former member of the Chinese national fencing team and an Asian Games gold medalist. His mother, Sophia Chou, was an acclaimed acrobatic gymnast from Shanghai and a former world champion. His maternal grandfather, Professor Zhou Yongchang (also known as Chu Vĩnh XươngChu Vinh XuongVietnamese), was a pioneer in ultrasound diagnosis medicine in mainland China and an honorary head of the ultrasound department at Shanghai People's Hospital. At the age of nine, Wang and his elder brother received gymnastics training, and they notably won first place in the men's team category at the Acrobatic Gymnastics Championship.
2.2. Fencing Career
Wang began his fencing training at the age of ten, primarily under the guidance of his father and other professional coaches. His dedication led him to numerous achievements as part of the Hong Kong national fencing team. He secured multiple awards, including first place at the Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship in 2011. While actively pursuing his fencing career, he was offered a scholarship to Stanford University for fencing and was preparing for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. However, a pivotal moment in 2010 occurred when a representative from the South Korean talent agency JYP Entertainment noticed him playing basketball at his school. He was invited to participate in global auditions in Kowloon, which he passed in December 2010, ranking first among 2,000 applicants. Despite the scholarship offer and Olympic aspirations, Wang chose to turn them down to pursue a career in music, relocating to Seoul, South Korea, in July 2011 to begin his K-pop training.
3. Music Career
Jackson Wang's musical journey commenced with his training in South Korea, leading to his debut with Got7, and eventually blossomed into a prolific solo career marked by global recognition and the establishment of his own creative enterprises.
3.1. Scouting and Trainee Period
Wang's path into the music industry began when he was scouted by a representative from JYP Entertainment in 2010. He successfully passed the global audition in Kowloon, topping a pool of 2,000 applicants. Initially, his parents were hesitant about him pursuing a music career, especially as he was on track for the Olympics in fencing. His father eventually agreed to let him go to Korea if he could become the best fencer in Asia, a feat Wang achieved by winning the Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship. Following this, he moved to Seoul, South Korea, in July 2011 to begin his intensive K-pop training. During his two-and-a-half-year trainee period at JYP Entertainment, he appeared on the reality survival program Win: Who Is Next in September 2013, participating in a rap and dance battle against YG Entertainment trainees alongside fellow JYP trainees Mark Tuan, Yugyeom, and BamBam. These four later became members of Got7.
3.2. Debut with Got7
Jackson Wang officially debuted as a member of Got7, JYP Entertainment's new boy group, with the release of their debut single "Girls Girls Girls" from their first EP Got It? on January 16, 2014. A teaser for their debut, featuring Wang and Yugyeom, was released on January 6, 2014. Within the group, Wang was initially responsible for martial arts tricking, showcasing his athleticism.
Beyond group activities, Wang quickly gained individual popularity through his appearances on various South Korean reality shows. He joined the second season of SBS' Roommate in December 2014, receiving positive feedback from viewers and earning the Newcomer Award at the 2014 SBS Entertainment Awards. He further appeared on Korean variety shows such as Star King, Law of the Jungle, Happy Together, Radio Star, Problematic Men, Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education, Saturday Night Live Korea, and A Look At Myself. In May 2015, he was appointed as an MC for SBS' music show Inkigayo, a role he held until August 2016. In December 2015, Wang expanded his presence into the Chinese television market, co-hosting the Chinese version of Please Take Care of My Refrigerator, known as Go Fridge, alongside He Jiong. He also wrote, composed, and arranged the theme song for the show's second and third seasons. In March 2016, he became an MC for Fresh Sunday on Hunan TV and participated in the reality TV series Fighting Man.
Got7 held their first concert in Seoul on April 29, 2016, where Wang performed his self-composed songs "I Love It" and "WOLO (We Only Live Once)" with Yugyeom and BamBam. However, in November 2017, due to health concerns and conflicting schedules, Wang ceased all group activities in Japan prior to the release of Got7's second Japanese extended play, "Turn Up". In December 2016, he was named Variety Star of the Year at the Tencent Variety Show Star Awards. Wang, along with other Got7 members, left JYP Entertainment on January 19, 2021, after their exclusive contracts expired. Despite their departure from the agency, the group continues to release music together.
3.3. Solo Music Activities
Jackson Wang embarked on an independent and highly successful solo music career, releasing numerous singles and studio albums that allowed him to explore diverse musical styles and artistic directions.
3.3.1. Early Solo Releases
Wang's early solo endeavors began with the establishment of his individual management team, Team Wang, for his activities in China on June 26, 2017, announced by JYP Entertainment. He also founded Snake or the Rabbit, a United States-based distribution company in partnership with Team Wang. His first English single, "Papillon", was released on August 26, 2017, and quickly reached No. 1 on Billboards China V Chart by September 16. "Papillon" made history as the first song by an Asian artist to top the American iTunes Hip Hop Chart and to be featured on World Star Hip Hop. On August 30, he released "Novoland: The Castle in the Sky" (九州天空城Chinese), the theme song for the iOS game Novoland: The Castle in the Sky 3D, showcasing a departure from hip-hop with a melodious and classical style.
In November 2017, he attended the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards as an Ambassador of Great China and was appointed as Alibaba Group Tmall Global's Chief Wonderful Goods Officer. His second solo single, "OKAY", co-written, composed, and arranged with Boytoy, was released on November 30, 2017. He earned the Breakthrough Singer of the Year award at the Tencent Video Star Awards in December 2017. On February 9, 2018, Wang was appointed as an envoy of Hong Kong Tourism. His third self-written single, "Dawn of Us", an English song co-composed and arranged with Boytoy, was released on April 20, 2018. While "Papillon" explored self-struggle and "OKAY" depicted self-love, "Dawn of Us" encouraged appreciation of the present and living with enthusiasm. The music video for "Dawn of Us" was notably filmed in Phuket and Phang Nga, Thailand.
Wang's collaboration with Fendi China, "Fendiman", released on May 25, 2018, topped both the iTunes Singles chart and the iTunes Pop chart in the United States, making him the first Chinese solo artist to achieve this. "Papillon" was also included in B2 Music and Vibe Asian's hip hop and rap compilation album Urban Asia Vol. 1, released worldwide on May 9, 2018, featuring Wang on the exclusive track "Can't Breathe" with Eddie Supa and Stan Sono. His solo track "X" for Snow Beer superX was released on May 14, 2018. In August 2018, Wang received the Next Big Thing award at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards, and also collaborated with Sammi Cheng on the single "Creo En Mi".
On October 22, 2018, Wang signed with Canxing Culture to expand into the international market. He released the single "Different Game", featuring Gucci Mane, on November 6, 2018. On December 18, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong announced the creation of his wax figure, which was unveiled on July 30, 2019. On January 14, 2019, he became the new ambassador of Fendi China. Wang's "328 Journey Festival" birthday party at the Beijing Olympics Sports Center on March 23, 2019, sold out 5,000 tickets in 98 seconds.
3.3.2. Album Releases
Wang's full-length album projects marked a significant phase in his solo career, demonstrating his artistic growth and expanding his global reach.
His first album, Mirrors, was unveiled at a press listening session on September 12, 2019. This digital record, produced in China, South Korea, and the United States, explores the emotions of contemporary youth and incorporates elements of traditional Chinese culture. Wang oversaw the entire production, from conception to packaging, and was personally involved in arrangements, lyrics, and music video direction. The album's lead single, "Bullet to the Heart", with a music video directed by Daniel Cloud Campos, was released on September 24, 2019, debuting at number 1 on the Billboard China chart. The second single, "Dway!", followed on October 22 with an accompanying music video. Mirrors was officially released on October 25, 2019, reaching number 32 on the Billboard 200, marking the highest-charting debut album for a Chinese artist in the chart's history. To complement the album, artist Da Yan created an interactive video installation, Bullet to the Heart: 0328, displayed at the LOVE LOVE LOVE Art of Love Exhibition in Shenzhen from October 24 to November 3, 2019.
In anticipation of Mirrors, Wang was featured on three tracks from 88rising's album Head in the Clouds II on October 11, 2019: "Tequila Sunrise", "Walking", and "I Love You 3000 II". He also featured on "Face Power" from Higher Brothers' KnowKnow's solo album Mr. Enjoy Da Money in December 2019. On January 24, 2020, Wang made his first appearance on the CCTV New Year's Gala, performing "The Beginning of Youth". His self-written single "100 Ways", blending Western and Chinese cultures, was released on March 20, 2020. This single became the first song by a Chinese and K-pop solo artist to debut on Mediabase's U.S. Top 40 radio chart, entering at 39th in May and climbing to 24th by July 19.
On September 4, 2020, Wang released the EDM single "Pretty Please", a collaboration with Swedish duo Galantis. Wang was involved in the entire planning and editing of the music video, which pays homage to Hong Kong's 1990s romance films, and co-directed it with Conglin. In December 2020, he released the Chinese-language single "Should've Let Go" with JJ Lin and performed alongside Jessi at the KBS Song Festival for a rendition of "NUNU NANA". He was ranked 41st on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2020 and is the fastest Chinese artist to reach 10 million views on Vevo.
Wang left JYP Entertainment on January 19, 2021, and his international activities are now managed by Team Wang. He also partnered with Sublime Artist Agency. His self-produced Chinese single "Alone" was released in January 2021. In March 2021, Wang terminated his working relationship with Adidas due to their public statement regarding alleged forced labor in the cotton-producing region of Xinjiang. He also featured on new singles: "Magnetic" by Rain, "So Bad" by Vava, and "M.I.A." by Afgan. His English single "LMLY (Leave Me Loving You)" was released on March 26, 2021, with a self-directed music video inspired by 1990s Hong Kong cinema, and was included in Teen Vogues best K-pop songs of 2021. Wang performed "LMLY" at Harper's Bazaar Fashion Icons Party, where he was named "Musician of the Year," and made his U.S. late-night television debut performing it on The Late Late Show with James Corden on April 21, 2021. He also performed "DNA" on the Mango TV reality competition series, Sisters Who Make Waves.
In June 2021, Wang ranked in the top 10 on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list and was recognized among Tatler Hong Kongs Asia's Most Influential individuals in culture. His remix of Rich Brian, NIKI, and Warren Hue's "California" was released in July. On July 29, 2021, he released another English single, "Drive You Home", a collaboration with Internet Money. This cinematic music video was self-directed and self-written, featuring a reversed timeline plot. In August 2021, Wang announced the formation of the hip-hop group Panthepack under his Team Wang label, consisting of himself, rapper Ice, J.Sheon, and Karencici. Their single "Buzz" was released on August 28, followed by their 10-track debut album, The Pack, in September 2021. Throughout 2021, Wang received multiple accolades, 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 "Alone" at the Global Chinese Music event.
On March 31, 2022, Wang released the single "Blow", which served as a precursor to his full album Magic Man. He performed "100 Ways", "Blow", and the unreleased song "Cruel" at Coachella on April 16, 2022. On July 12, 2022, he performed a one-hour show at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, opening the football match between Manchester United and Liverpool. He also partnered with the Singapore Tourism Board for their SingapoReimagine global marketing campaign.
His second solo album, Magic Man, was released on September 9, 2022, debuting at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 in the US, and ranking third on both the Top Album Sales and Top Current Album Sales charts. The album was promoted through a world tour that commenced in Bangkok on November 26, selling out shows in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London, and Paris, before continuing to North America, Mexico, and South America.
In April 2023, Wang performed at the Coachella festival again, presenting a snippet of "Slow", a song with Ciara which was released as a single on the same day. On April 14, 2024, he appeared onstage at Coachella once more, performing the unreleased track "Feeling Lucky" with Korean singer BIBI as part of 88rising's 'Futures' set. The English single "Feeling Lucky" was officially released on April 26 by 88rising, accompanied by a music video starring both artists. On May 22, 2024, the track and music video for "henny" were released, a collaboration between Hennessy and Wang, who is one of the cognac house's global brand ambassadors, to launch the Hennessy V.S.O.P Night Blaze bottle.
3.3.3. Musical Style and Influences
Jackson Wang's musical style is a dynamic blend that primarily incorporates hip hop and R&B, alongside elements of EDM and traditional Asian influences. His early solo releases like "Papillon" and "OKAY" established his foundation in hip hop. With works such as "Novoland: The Castle in the Sky", he explored more melodious and classical music, demonstrating his versatility. His albums, including Mirrors and Magic Man, showcase an evolution, with themes that often explore self-struggle, self-love, and contemporary youth emotions. Wang's collaborations, such as "Pretty Please" with Galantis, further highlight his integration of EDM. He frequently incorporates Chinese cultural elements into his music and music videos, creating a unique sound that bridges Eastern and Western musical aesthetics.
3.4. Team Wang and Fashion Ventures
Jackson Wang is the founder of Team Wang, his record label and creative company, which initially managed his solo activities in China and later expanded to oversee his international endeavors after his departure from JYP Entertainment. Under Team Wang, he also launched his fashion brand, Team Wang Design, after three years of development. He serves as the lead designer and creative director for this subsidiary. The first collection, titled "The Original", debuted with a pop-up store in Shanghai on July 18, 2020, and was made available in China and North America. He subsequently released a limited capsule collection with StockX in September 2020. Team Wang Design further diversified into the lifestyle sector in December 2020. The company also collaborated with a Monet exhibition in Shanghai, where Wang presented his interpretation of "Impression, Sunrise", displaying a new painting that mixed Paris architecture with Shanghai's, and released it on a limited Team Wang collection. In September 2020, it was announced that Wang had invested in the esports organization Victory Five.
3.5. Brand Endorsements and Collaborations
Jackson Wang's significant influence extends to numerous brand partnerships and ambassadorships across various industries. After establishing his studio in China, he began endorsing a wide range of products including beverages like Pepsi and Snow Beer, electronics such as VIVO X21 and Lenovo, and fashion brands like Adidas and Hogan in Hong Kong. He was also an ambassador for the Douyin Application in China. In January 2019, he was appointed as the new ambassador of Fendi China, following his successful collaboration on the "Fendiman" track. His creative involvement with Fendi continued when he designed items for the limited edition "Fendi X Jackson Wang Capsule Collection" in July 2019, which sold out immediately. Wang's commercial reach also includes a solo commercial for Midea Group released in China in December 2016. In 2022, he partnered with the Singapore Tourism Board for their SingapoReimagine global marketing campaign. Most recently, in May 2024, he collaborated with Hennessy on the track and music video "henny" to launch the Hennessy V.S.O.P Night Blaze bottle, serving as a global brand ambassador for the cognac house.
3.6. Television and Variety Appearances
Jackson Wang has maintained a prominent presence in television and variety shows throughout his career, showcasing his multifaceted talents beyond music. From 2015 to 2016, he served as a fixed host for the SBS music show Inkigayo. He was also a regular co-host on the Chinese variety show Go Fridge alongside He Jiong for multiple seasons (Season 1-7), for which he also composed and arranged the theme song for seasons 2 and 3. Other notable co-hosting roles include Fresh Sunday (2016) and Top Surprise (2016), both with He Jiong and Wei Daxun.
As a cast member, he gained early popularity on Roommate (Season 2, 2014-2015), earning him the SBS Best Newcomer Award. He participated in Hitmaker (Season 1-2, 2014-2015) as Wang Kong, a member of the project group Big Byung. His other variety show appearances include Hello Foreigner (2014), Radio Star (ex-athlete special, 2014), Vitamin (2014), Dating Alone (2015), Comedy Big League (2015), Four Things Show (2015), Hot Brain: Problematic Men (2015), Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education (2015), Law of the Jungle in Nicaragua (2015), Star King (fixed cast, 2015), Others' Taste (fixed cast, 2015), Real Men (Friendly Enlisting Special, 2016), Where Is My Friend's Home (episodes in Thailand, 2016), Celebrity Bromance (Season 5 with Jooheon of Monsta X, and Chuseok Special with Ahn Hyo-seop, 2016). He also served as a corner host for "Idols are the Best" on Weekly Idol from 2016 to 2017.
Wang has also taken on mentor and judge roles in competition programs, including a rap mentor on Idol Producer (2018), a dance mentor on Hot Blood Dance Crew (2018), a judge on Sound of My Dream 3 (2018), a judge on Chuang (2019), and a team captain on Street Dance of China 3 (2020). In 2021, he served as a label producer on the Tencent rap show Girls Like Us and appeared on Have Fun. Most recently, in 2024, he returned as a mentor on Chuang Asia: Thailand.
4. Personal Life
Jackson Wang's personal life reflects his diverse background and public persona, encompassing his impressive linguistic skills, his publicly stated political views, and his engagement in philanthropic activities.
4.1. Multilingualism
Jackson Wang is highly proficient in multiple languages, a skill that has greatly facilitated his career across various entertainment industries in China, Korea, and globally. He fluently speaks and understands Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and English. His linguistic abilities were further honed by a period of living in France during his childhood, where he also learned to speak French.
4.2. Public Statements and Charity
Jackson Wang has made public statements regarding his political stance, particularly concerning his Chinese identity. In August 2019, following an incident during the 2019-20 Hong Kong protests where a People's Republic of China flag was removed and thrown into Victoria Harbour, Wang uploaded a photo of the Chinese flag on his official Weibo account, declaring himself as "one of 1.4 billion guardians of the Chinese flag." In a January 2020 interview with Forbes, he introduced himself as "Jackson Wang from China" and expressed his goal to "let people know that Chinese kids are working on good music too." In 2022, he further expressed his support for the "One China" policy on social media.
In March 2021, Wang terminated his working relationship with Adidas after the company's prior public statement concerning alleged forced labor in the cotton-producing region of Xinjiang resurfaced.
In January 2025, Jackson Wang donated 1.00 M CNY to the China Foundation for Rural Development to aid those affected by the Tibet earthquake. Wang's management has stated that since December 2023, he has been on hiatus to address his depression and mental exhaustion.
5. Discography
Jackson Wang's official solo music releases include studio albums, EPs, and notable singles.
Studio Albums
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| MIRRORS | October 25, 2019 |
>- | LOST & FOUND | March 7, 2022 |
>- | MAGIC MAN | September 9, 2022 |
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| Release Date | Title | Language | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2017 | Papillon | English | ||
| November 30, 2017 | OKAY | Chinese | ||
| April 20, 2018 | Dawn of Us | English | ||
| May 25, 2018 | Fendiman | English | ||
| September 17, 2018 | Made It | English | Present: YOU (GOT7 album) | |
| November 7, 2018 | Different Game | English | feat. Gucci Mane | |
| March 19, 2019 | Faded | English | MIRRORS | |
| April 12, 2019 | Oxygen | English | ||
| September 24, 2019 | BULLET TO THE HEART | English | MIRRORS | |
| October 22, 2019 | DWAY! | English | MIRRORS | |
| March 20, 2020 | 100 WAYS | English | ||
| September 4, 2020 | PRETTY PLEASE | English | ||
| January 30, 2021 | Alone | Chinese | ||
| March 26, 2021 | LMLY (Leave Me Loving You) | English | ||
| July 29, 2021 | Drive You Home | English | feat. Internet Money | |
| January 11, 2022 | Jackson Wang | Chinese | ||
| March 31, 2022 | Blow | English |
Promotional Singles
| Release Date | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2016 | Some Strange Work | Chinese | Promotional song for Pizza Hut China |
| April 24, 2017 | Go Fridge | Chinese | Theme song for Go Fridge Season 3 |
| July 4, 2017 | Generation 2 | English | Promotional song for Pepsi |
| August 30, 2021 | Novoland: The Castle in the Sky | Chinese | Theme song for the 3D game Novoland: The Castle in the Sky |
| November 10, 2017 | (V)ision | English | Promotional song for Vivo phones |
| May 15, 2018 | X | English | Promotional song for Super X Beer |
| February 14, 2019 | BIMMER RIDE | Chinese / English | Promotional song for BMW |
| 2019 | For The Love of It | Chinese | Promotional song for Pepsi, collaborated with G.E.M |
Collaboration Singles
| Year | Title | Language | Collaborating Artist(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Frozen In Time | Korean | Sunmi | From album Full Moon |
| Stress Come on! | Korean | Big Byung | ||
| Can't Hide It | Korean | 15&, JB | ||
| 2015 | Ojingeo Doenjang | Korean | Big Byung | |
| 2016 | Fresh Sunday | Chinese | He Jiong | Theme song for the show Fresh Sunday |
| 2017 | U&I | Korean | JB | OST for The Package |
| MOOD | Chinese | Meng Jia | ||
| 2018 | Lucky Rain | English | Yuan Ya Wei | From album TIARA |
| Can't Breathe | English | Eddie Supa & Stan Sono | From Billboards Vibe presents: Urban Asia Vol.1 | |
| Bruce Lee | Chinese / English | Al Rocco | ||
| Creo En Mi | Cantonese | Sammi Cheng | From album Believe In Mi | |
| OMW | Korean / English | Mark | From album Present: YOU | |
| Hello | Chinese / English | Wang Feifei | ||
| 2019 | Red | Chinese / English | ICE | |
| Shaping | Chinese / English | Nicholas Tse | ||
| Abyss | Chinese / English | Nicholas Tse | ||
| MK Circus | Chinese / English | Dough-Boy | ||
| Hypey | English / Korean | Lai Kuan-lin | From album 9801 | |
| Rumble | Chinese / English | GoldLink | From album Diaspora | |
| Another | Chinese / English | Qin Fen | ||
| Too Busy | Chinese / English | BOY STORY | ||
| Tequila Sunrise | English | Higher Brothers (feat. AUGUST 08 / GoldLink) | From 88rising's album Head in the Clouds II | |
| Walking | English | Joji (feat. Major Lazer / Swae Lee) | From 88rising's album Head in the Clouds II | |
| I Love You 3000 II | English | Stephanie Poetri | From 88rising's album Head in the Clouds II | |
| Face Power | Chinese / English | KnowKnow | From album MR. ENJOY DA MONEY | |
| 2020 | Should've Let Go | Chinese | JJ Lin | |
| 2021 | Magnetic | Korean | Rain | From album PIECES by RAIN |
| So Bad | Chinese / English | Vava | ||
| M.I.A | Chinese / English | Afgan | ||
| DNA | Chinese / English | PANTHEPACK | ||
| Transmit | Chinese / English | PANTHEPACK | ||
| California remix | English | Rich Brian & NIKI & Warren Hue | ||
| Buzz | Chinese / English | PANTHEPACK | ||
| 2022 | Damn Girl | Chinese / English | CrazyBoy | From album HIP LIFE: POP LIFE |
| EASIER | English | Amber Liu | From album Z! |
6. Filmography
Jackson Wang's filmography includes appearances in television series and a wide array of variety shows.
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dream Knight | Jackson | |
| 2015 | The Producers | Himself | Cameo |
| 2018 | 2018 Bring Music Home: Perky Parents | Ah Sheng |
Variety Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WIN: Who is Next | Contestant | Rap and dance battle (Episode 4) |
| 2014 | Roommate | Cast member | Season 2 |
| Hitmaker | Cast member | Season 1 with VIXX's N, Hyuk, and BTOB's Sungjae | |
| 2015 | Law of the Jungle | Cast member | In Nicaragua (Episodes 178-180) |
| 2015-2016 | Inkigayo | Host | From April 2015 to August 2016 |
| 2016 | Real Men | Cast member | For Friendly Enlisting Special with Got7's BamBam |
| Go Fridge | Co-host | With He Jiong (Season 1-2) | |
| Fresh Sunday | Co-host | With He Jiong | |
| Fighting Man | Cast member | ||
| Where Is My Friend's Home | Cast member | With Got7's BamBam for episodes in Thailand | |
| Celebrity Bromance | Cast member | Season 5 with Jooheon of Monsta X; Chuseok Special with Ahn Hyo-seop | |
| Top Surprise | Co-host | With He Jiong and Wei Daxun | |
| Weekly Idol | Corner host | "Idols are the Best" corner (Episodes 246-278) | |
| 2017 | Go Fridge | Co-host | With He Jiong (Season 3) |
| 2018 | Go Fridge | Co-host | With He Jiong (Season 4) |
| Idol Producer | Cast member | Rap mentor | |
| Hot Blood Dance Crew | Cast member | Dance mentor | |
| Let Go of My Baby | Cast member | ||
| Sound of My Dream 3 | Judge | ||
| 2019 | Go Fridge | Co-host | With He Jiong (Season 5) |
| Chuang | Cast member | Judge | |
| 2020 | Go Fridge | Co-host | With He Jiong (Season 6) |
| Street Dance of China 3 | Cast member | Team captain | |
| 2021 | Go Fridge | Co-host | With He Jiong (Season 7) |
| Girls Like Us | Cast member | Label producer | |
| Have Fun | Cast member | ||
| 2024 | Chuang Asia: Thailand | Mentor |
7. Awards and Nominations
Throughout his career, Jackson Wang has received numerous awards and nominations recognizing his contributions to music, broadcasting, and fashion.
- 2014 SBS Entertainment Awards: Newcomer Award (for Roommate)
- 2016 Tencent Variety Show Star Awards: Variety Star of the Year
- 2017 Sina Weibo Awards: Popular Artist of the Year
- 2017 Asian Music Gala (Guangzhou): MTV Special Award
- 2017 Tencent Video Star Awards: Breakthrough Singer of the Year
- 2018 Teen Choice Awards: Next Big Thing Award
- 2021 Harper's Bazaar Fashion Icons Party: Musician of the Year
- 2021 NetEase Indie Music Awards: Best Male Artist of the Year
- 2021 Chinese Top Ten Awards: Most Influential Male Singer in Asia
- 2021 Global Chinese Music: Best Original Music Award (for "Alone")
8. Legacy and Influence
Jackson Wang's career has significantly impacted the global music and fashion scenes, particularly through his role in blending Eastern and Western cultural elements. As a successful K-pop idol, a solo artist, and the founder of Team Wang, he has demonstrated a unique ability to navigate and succeed in diverse markets. His bilingual and trilingual fluency (Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Korean) has enabled him to connect with a broad international audience.
Through Team Wang, he has not only created a platform for his own music but also fostered other artists with the formation of the hip-hop group Panthepack. His venture into fashion with Team Wang Design reflects his personal style and entrepreneurial spirit, swiftly gaining recognition and selling out collections. Wang's consistent high rankings on lists such as Forbes China Celebrity 100 and Tatler Hong Kongs Asia's Most Influential underscore his widespread popularity and commercial appeal.
His music, often integrating traditional Chinese influences with contemporary hip-hop and R&B, serves as a bridge between cultures. Furthermore, his extensive presence on television and variety shows in both South Korea and China has solidified his image as an approachable and humorous personality, contributing to his global fandom. Wang's public statements and brand affiliations also reflect his commitment to his Chinese identity, resonating with a significant portion of his fanbase. His achievements, such as being the first Chinese solo artist to top the iTunes U.S. Pop chart and debut on the Mediabase U.S. Top 40 radio chart, highlight his pioneering role in bringing Chinese music to a global stage, solidifying his legacy as a dynamic and influential artist.