Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jackson Wang
Discover the career path of Jackson Wang, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jackson Wang is a Hong Kong rapper, singer, and songwriter, prominently known as a member of the South Korean boy band Got7. Beyond his group activities, he has established himself as a solo artist and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Team Wang, a record label and creative agency. He also serves as the creative director and lead designer for Team Wang Design, its fashion subsidiary, highlighting his diverse artistic and entrepreneurial pursuits.
December 2010: JYP Entertainment Audition
In December 2010, Jackson Wang passed the JYP Entertainment audition, ranking first out of 2,000 applicants.
July 2011: Move to Seoul for K-pop Training
In July 2011, Jackson Wang moved to Seoul, South Korea, to begin his K-pop training.
2012: Turning Down Stanford Scholarship
In 2012, Jackson Wang turned down a scholarship to attend Stanford University for fencing, due to his successful audition with JYP Entertainment.
2013: Appearance on 'Win: Who Is Next'
In 2013, Jackson Wang appeared on the reality survival program Win: Who Is Next, a competition between YG Entertainment trainees and JYP trainees. He appeared alongside fellow trainees Mark, Yugyeom, and BamBam, who were then selected as members of Got7.
January 2014: Got7 Debut with 'Girls Girls Girls'
In January 2014, Got7 released its first single, "Girls Girls Girls," from its debut EP Got It?.
December 2014: Joining 'Roommate' Variety Show
In December 2014, Jackson Wang joined his first variety show, SBS' Roommate, as a member in its second season and later was awarded the Newcomer Award at the 2014 SBS Entertainment Awards.
May 2015: MC for SBS' Inkigayo
On May 12, 2015, Jackson Wang was appointed as a new MC for SBS' music show Inkigayo.
December 2015: Hosting 'Go Fridge'
In December 2015, Jackson Wang presented on the Chinese version of the show Please Take Care of My Refrigerator, called Go Fridge, alongside He Jiong. He also wrote the lyrics, composed, and arranged the theme song for the show in seasons 2 and 3.
March 2016: MC for 'Fresh Sunday'
In March 2016, Jackson Wang was appointed as MC for Fresh Sunday, a show on Hunan TV.
April 2016: Got7 First Concert in Seoul
On April 29, 2016, Got7 held their first concert in Seoul, where Jackson Wang performed his self-composed songs "I Love It" and "WOLO (We Only Live Once)" with group members Yugyeom and BamBam.
July 2016: Appearance on 'Fighting Man'
In July 2016, Jackson Wang appeared on the Chinese reality TV series, Fighting Man.
December 2016: First Solo Commercial Release
In December 2016, Jackson Wang's first solo commercial for Midea was released in China.
June 2017: Solo Album Announcement and Team Wang Establishment
On June 26, 2017, JYP Entertainment announced the release of Jackson Wang's first solo album in China, as well as the establishment of a dedicated management team named Team Wang for his activities in China. Jackson Wang also established Snake or the Rabbit, a distribution company based in the United States, in partnership with Team Wang.
2017: Ambassador and Awards
In 2017, Jackson Wang attended the MTV Europe Music Awards as an Ambassador of Great China. He was also appointed as Alibaba Group Tmall Global's Chief Wonderful Goods Officer and attended the American Music Awards. He released his second solo single, "OKAY", and was named the Breakthrough Singer of the Year at the Tencent Video Star Awards.
February 2018: Hong Kong Tourism Envoy Appointment
In February 2018, Jackson Wang was appointed as envoy of Hong Kong Tourism.
August 2018: Teen Choice Award and Collaboration with Sammi Cheng
In August 2018, Jackson Wang was awarded the Next Big Thing award at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards. Also that month, Jackson Wang collaborated with Sammi Cheng on the single "Creo En Mi".
October 2018: Signing with Canxing Culture
On 22 October 2018, Jackson Wang signed with Canxing Culture to enter the international market.
November 2018: Release of 'Different Game' featuring Gucci Mane
On 6 November 2018, Jackson Wang released a single, "Different Game", featuring Gucci Mane.
January 2019: Ambassador of Fendi China
On 14 January 2019, Jackson Wang was appointed as the new ambassador of Fendi China.
June 2019: Collaboration with GoldLink and Qin Fen
In June 2019, Jackson Wang was featured on the song "Rumble" from the album Diaspora by GoldLink and Lil Nei. Then he collaborated with Qin Fen, and released the single "Another".
September 2019: Mirrors Album Listening Session
On 12 September 2019, Jackson Wang held a listening session of his first album Mirrors for the press, which incorporates elements of China's traditional culture, produced in China, South Korea, and the United States.
October 2019: Features on 88rising's Album
In October 2019, leading up to the release of Mirrors, Jackson Wang was featured in three tracks from 88rising's album Head in the Clouds II: "Tequila Sunrise", "Walking", and "I Love You 3000 II".
December 2019: Feature on KnowKnow's Album
On 12 December 2019, Jackson Wang was featured on the song "Face Power" from the album Mr. Enjoy Da Money, a solo album by Higher Brothers' KnowKnow.
2019: First Solo Album Release
In 2019, Jackson Wang released his first solo album, Mirrors, which peaked at number 32 on the US Billboard 200.
January 2020: CCTV New Year's Gala Performance
On 24 January 2020, Jackson Wang appeared on the stage of CCTV New Year's Gala for the first time and performed "The Beginning of Youth".
July 2020: Mentor on 'Street Dance of China' and Launch of Team Wang Design
In July 2020, Jackson Wang appeared as a mentor on the Youku competition series, Street Dance of China. On 7 July, he launched his fashion brand Team Wang Design, for which he served as the designer and creative director.
December 2020: Release of 'Should've Let Go' and KBS Song Festival Appearance
In December 2020, Jackson Wang released the Chinese-language single, "Should've Let Go", with JJ Lin. That month, he also appeared at the KBS Song Festival, performing alongside Jessi for a rendition of her song "NUNU NANA".
January 2021: Departure from JYP Entertainment
On 19 January 2021, Jackson Wang left JYP Entertainment, along with other Got7 members after their exclusive contracts expired. Since then, Team Wang currently operates his international activities. Later that month, he released the self-produced Chinese single, "Alone."
2021: Formation of Panthepack and Departure from JYP Entertainment
In 2021, Jackson Wang left JYP Entertainment and formed the Chinese hip hop group, Panthepack, under Team Wang.
2022: Second Album Release
In 2022, Jackson Wang released his second album, Magic Man, which peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard 200.
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