Jackson Wang’s 8‑Year Rollercoaster & How He Got Out of the Loop
Ever feel like you’re stuck on a treadmill that never stops? Jackson Wang, that charismatic Hong Kong-born star of Got7, just admitted he was running the same loop for almost a decade. Below is the honest‑talk saga that unpacks his mid‑life crisis, the break‑through, and a touch of humor for those who think staying in a “loop” has to be dour.
“The Loop” – What It Was Like
- Jackson says: “Eight or nine years in the K‑pop biz, and every day felt like déjà vu. It was a loop, not deja vu—more like “I keep seeing the same face.”
- He describes the emotional fog: “I had a breakdown, a… sort of heart‑break after a decade of performing.
- He even cut out his schedule: “THAT was the moment I brought on a winter of isolation. I drank. I wrote. I did my lone drama.”
Jackson’s Calm‑Down Strategy
- The first step: Talking to people – at all! He realized that the people he was supposed to “be structure” for in the industry actually needed his honest heart.
- The second step: Accepting that he was starting from zero and letting that freedom throw him a free‑fall into authenticity.
He says the result: “I’m productively herd myself now, and the world gets to know my real me instead of my half‑plastified idol persona.” His mantra: “Be honest with yourself, be honest with the audience, keep it real.”
From Blues to the “Magic Man” Album
It’s 2025, and he snagged that Magic Man album on September 9th. He’d had enough of the loop‑like mindset and turned it into a killer record.
In a nutshell: He warns “NEXT” listeners to break up their own loops, book their own therapy, and keep an open ear to the world.
What’s up next?
Jackson is still healing, but he’s planning an eagerly‑anticipated tour in Thailand. It’s a “party‑plus‑therapy” approach for his fans worldwide.
Take comfort in knowing that no matter how wreaky the world of pop feels, even the biggest idol can wobble, and that would be totally normal.
