Get to know Chinese-born K-pop idol Jackson Wang with these interesting facts about the Got7 star.

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/jackson-wang-mirrors-k-pop-instagram-got7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jackson Wang</a>&nbsp;first rose to worldwide fame by joining the popular K-pop boy band <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/got7-fashion-evolution-jackson-wang-park-jin-young-k-pop" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Got7</a>. Since then, his stardom has only grown due to his impressive vocals, dancing skills, and top-tier style. In 2017, Wang initiated his hip-hop solo career by releasing a series of singles and founding his own label, Team Wang.&nbsp;
Wang has proved time after time that there is much more to him than music. From prominent partnerships with worldwide luxury brands to taking on creative direction of his own <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/jackson-wang-new-collection-team-wang-got7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fashion line</a>, there is no doubt that the<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/jackson-wang-k-pop-got7-fashion" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> L&rsquo;OFFICIEL Hommes star</a> has been working non-stop to take the world by storm.&nbsp;
Get to know more about the K-pop sensation, whose sophomore album Magic Man drops today, with these nine facts.

Coming from an athletic family, Wang began pursuing the sport of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/men/miles-chamley-watson-fencer-equinox-campaign" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fencing</a> since he was 10 years old. Training alongside his father, a gold medalist in fencing, Wang Ruji, allowed him to prepare and become a Junior <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/simone-biles-national-champion-triple-double-usa-gymnastics-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olympic-level </a>saber fencer at only 16 years old. In 2011, Wang was offered a sports scholarship from Stanford University which he <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/jackson-wang-k-pop-age-olympics-fencing-got7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">turned down to pursue a musical career</a> as his true passion lied within the stage.&nbsp;

In July 2020, Wang launched his brand <a href="https://teamwangdesign.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Team Wang Design</a>, a lifestyle and streetwear apparel line that was three years in the making. Featuring minimalist and sport-inspired pieces, the star's collection goes beyond typical celebrity <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/jackson-wang-merch-team-wang-k-pop" target="_blank" rel="noopener">merch</a> with exclusive drops and specially designed pieces.

Wang&rsquo;s single &ldquo;100 Ways&rdquo; became the first song by a<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/kpop-rap-cl-style-fashion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;K-pop </a>solo artist to rank amongst Mediabases&rsquo; U.S. Top 40 chart. The song, co-written by Jackson himself, shows off his infectious pop style. The music video depicts an ancient-Chinese love story as an ode to his love for his home country of China.&nbsp;

In addition to his music career, Wang is no stranger to the screen. Like many K-pop idols his career began with appearances on Korean variety shows. In 2015, he also became the host of the Chinese cooking show Go Fridge,&nbsp;and the following year became MC of&nbsp;Fresh Sunday, another Chinese TV show. In total, he's appeared on 18 different TV shows in China and South Korea.

He Loves to Interact with His Fans

Wang is known for defying the traditional norm that forbids<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/who-is-jennie-kim-k-pop-blackpink-chanel" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> K-pop artists</a> from having personal <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacksonwang852g7/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> accounts as he often takes over the platform to directly interact with his 22.5 million followers. He has expressed that he enjoys making Instagram live videos and posts interactive stories to feel closer and more connected with his fans.

He Made a Song with Galantis Without Meeting in Person

In September 2020, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/easy-k-beauty-tips-korean-skincare-secrets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wang</a> collaborated with the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/scandi-fashion-tktk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Swedish </a>musical duo Galantis without ever meeting in person due to COVID-19 restrictions. In only two weeks, the music video for their song &ldquo;Pretty Please&rdquo; hit 42.5 million views on YouTube.&nbsp;

The Got7 is a polyglot, speaking in Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, English, and a bit of French. His Cantonese comes from his Hong Kong roots, and although he is not a Mandarin native speaker, Wang is fluent in the language as well as in Korean and English.&nbsp;

Although a major star in the K-pop realm, Wang is outspoken about his Hong Kong roots. The number 852 is included in his social media handles and indicates Hong Kong's area code. He also has taken inspiration from classic Hong Kong cinema for his recent music videos, like "Pretty Please" and "<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/jackson-wang-got7-new-lmly-music-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LMLY</a>."

He Had a Birthday Party at the Beijing Olympics Sports Center

While his birthday won't be spent in front of a crowd this year, Wang had a massive 25th birthday party in 2019 held at the Beijing Olympics Sports Center with 5,000 guests. He was the ultimate host, putting on a concert for his fans and giving out special Team Wang T-shirts that he designed for the event.

9 Facts to Know About K-Pop Star Jackson Wang

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