Jackson Wang (王嘉爾)

Jackson Wang (王嘉爾), born on March 28, 1994, in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, is a versatile artist and entrepreneur renowned for his talents as a rapper, singer, dancer, and fashion innovator. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and English, his multicultural background has been integral to his global appeal.

Before venturing into the entertainment world, Jackson was an accomplished sabre fencer, securing first place at the 2011 Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship. Despite being offered a scholarship to Stanford University for fencing, he chose to follow his passion for music instead.

In 2011, Jackson moved to Seoul, South Korea, to train under JYP Entertainment, eventually debuting as a member of the K-pop group GOT7 in 2014. The group quickly gained popularity, with Jackson standing out for his energetic performances and dynamic presence. He also made appearances on several variety shows, including his role as an MC on SBS’s “Inkigayo.”

In 2021, Jackson took the bold step of leaving JYP Entertainment to establish his own label, Team Wang. As the creative director and lead designer of Team Wang Design, he not only curates fashion but also formed the Chinese hip hop group Panthepack. His solo music career includes albums like Mirrors (2019) and Magic Man (2022), with Magic Man debuting at number 15 on the US Billboard 200.

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Jackson is known for his philanthropy, including significant donations for disaster relief. By May 2023, he had become the most-followed Chinese celebrity on Instagram, with over 32 million followers.