Where Is Jackson Wang? The GOT7 Member Is Racking Up Major Accolades And Awards Despite Low Media Coverage

The name Jackson Wang is familiar to many K-Pop fans across different generations. As a member of GOT7, one of K-Pop’s third generation’s most popular groups, Jackson gained attention for his musicality and personality.

GOT7’s Jackson Wang | *@JacksonWang852/X*

Before and after the group’s departure from JYP Entertainment and their focus on individual activities, Jackson made a name for himself as a solo artist and all-around content creator. The idol has branched out into multiple ventures, including e-sports and his own Team Wang Design streetwear brand.

Jackson (right) began a partnership with e-sports team Victory Five in 2020. | *Weibo*

Following the release of Magic Man, Jackson seemed to constantly be in the headlines as he toured worldwide, impressing audiences at massive events like Coachella.

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However, after his Magic Man concerts in Latin America, the idol seemed to disappear, popping up in Thailand for some brand-related content and at Paris Fashion Week as an ambassador for Louis Vuitton.

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A possible reason for the lack of media coverage, at least from K-Media, is he has been promoting in China — keeping busy and racking up various awards and honors!

For one, Jackson has continued his Magic Man tour in China to sold-out audiences, besides the one occasion he had to postpone a show, refunding fans for expenses besides the concert tickets.

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Notice of Compensation Measures for Jackson Wang's “MAGIC MAN WORLD TOUR 2023 – 2024” Beijing Stop

To all audience:
Due to Mr Jackson Wang's health reasons, based on consideration of the quality of the performance and other factors, and our wish to… pic.twitter.com/gcvIh7zgC0

— Jackson Wang Global (@JacksonWGlobal) December 4, 2023

November saw the release of his latest line of Team Wang Design, a collaboration with FILA FUSION, for a set of new athletic wear. In addition to holding a fashion show release event, Jackson participated in the on-the-street “ninja” promotion.

No one is doing it like him!!
That's Creative Director, Executive Producer of DONG and CEO of TEAM WANG design right there flippinggggg 👏🎬💙🖤 @JacksonWang852 #TEAMWANGdesign #TEAMWANGSPARKLES #FILAFUSIONxTEAMWANGdesign https://t.co/rMqI5vzDDE pic.twitter.com/avFyf3rDvu

— TEAM WANG CREW (@TEAMWANGCREW) November 28, 2023

Award-wise, Jackson may not have appeared at any Korean award shows in 2023, but he has received plenty of praise for his work this year.

Jackson took home the “Most Influential Overseas Artist of the Year” award at the Tencent Video All Star Night 2023 ceremony and won “Record Of The Year” along with two other distinctions from the Asian Pop Music Awards.

Jackson accepting his award at the *Tencent Video All Star Night 2023* | *Louis Vuitton*/*Weibo*

ASIAN POP MUSIC AWARDS 2023

RECORD OF THE YEAR

Cheetah / #王嘉爾 #JacksonWang
Broken Melodies / #NCTDREAM #APMA #APMA2023 #AsianPopMusicAwards #亞洲流行音樂大獎 #亚洲流行音乐大奖 pic.twitter.com/JbfLn6gCvf

— Asian Pop Music Awards (@APMAHK) December 28, 2023

The idol also took a step in the production direction he aimed for when he was announced to be a producer for Chuang Asia Thailand, a spin-off of Produce Camp. Jackson will be the survival show’s lead mentor, set to air in February 2024.

The label that he co-founded, RYCE Entertainment, will debut the winning team.

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Most recently, Jackson was announced to be part of Forbes “30 Under 30 China” list. “30 Under 30” recognizes the “brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars” in different regions worldwide.