Jackson Wang Talks Struggles With Mental Health, Coachella Surprise and Why K-Pop Will Last Forever

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It’s a Wednesday evening at the 88Rising offices in West Hollywood, California, and Jackson Wang just got back from boxing. It’s only his third day in the United States, and Los Angeles is es…

just got back from boxing. It’s only his third day in the United States, and Los Angeles is especially sunny amid a spring heat. But the Chinese star, who splits his time between China and S. Korea, is not here to soak some rays, he’s very much focused on work — specifically his upcoming appearance at themusic festival as part of 88Rising’s “Head in the Clouds” Saturday evening set.

Growing up, I grew up in this family full of athletes. My parents were both athletes, national team athletes. I was an athlete, my brother was an athlete. So I always said that if I had obstacles in my life or stress, the way that I deal with it is I’ll just overcome it. I’ll find a solution, or I’ll always tell myself that I have to work harder. Maybe I’m not good enough, or I’m not working hard enough. The reason why there was a breakdown was it got to a point that it was above that.

How did you and Daniel “Cloud” Campos come together on the music video for “Blow?” What was the inspiration behind the look and the costumes? No, not at all. This is the thing, art is art. Music is music. What does it have to do with nationality? There are so many elements. People ask me this question too: as an Asian, what does it feel like to be at the top of this chart or that chart? What are you even asking? Music is music, a product is a product. This water is from Japan. [Points to Fiji water bottle]. Fuck man, water is water. If it’s good, it’s good. If it’s bad, it’s bad. It’s very personal.

 

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if you are so intersted in other proup just ask them in person!i do not know why you mentioned such stupid question to a solo chinese singer,who HAS HIS OWN PROUP:GOT7!!!!!!!

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if you wanna ask about groups, ask him about HIS GROUPS, got7 and panthepack. you did this interview with Jackson Wang, so you should focus on Jackson Wang and Jackson Wang only.

Jackson is such a gentleman. I love him soo much. He is full of positivity, whenever I listen to him I feel soo inspired ❤. My boy is clearly one of the best boy of this universe. I'm soo proud of you JacksonWang852 JacksonWang

You want to ask questions about that other group, go interview them. Jackson is a part of a group called GOT7 and he created Panthepack. Ask about those groups. I'd be ashamed to put this out there, and the editor who approved it should be fired. Tired of sloppy journalism. SMH.

I hate this wording! Its implying as if Got7 or Jackson (and other kpop groups) have not had success! which is a lie! Bts is NOT the ONLY successful kpop group. Jackson created his OWN company & made it successful! THAT other group has NOTHING to do with it!

Journalism becomes a joke nowadays. No respect….

Girly had a 1001 questions but she choose that one irrelevant to ask. How hard was it? This is why I don’t like entertainment journalism, either too invasive or too ignorant. Like the whole point of it is lost.

Jackson's replies reflects what an awesome person he is. Very interesting . Makes me love him even more. Meanwhile very excited about his performance at COACHELLA ...haha...❤️ !!!! JacksonGoingToCoachella JacksonWangCoachella Coachella JacksonWang

Do better research. Jackson Wang isn’t “kpop”

Why ask a Chinese artist how Korea feels about BTS? An opportunity to ask a fantastic artist something about his own art and you ask them something unrelated to them.... such a waste.

So unprofessional bruh

I'm not impressed w/ your attempt at content marketing and SEO by using that other group and KPop as your keywords. Write about JacksonWang and you will still get good engagement and searches 😡. Respect him being an artist and a GOT7 and panthepack member.

Suggestion: Ask him about the chinese music industry, ask him about panthepack a group HE CREATED. Ask him about team wang, ask him about his solo music

GOT7CBinfo So many contradictions in this interview.

when will GOT7 COMEBACK be? JacksonWang852 GOT7Official

if you want to know about BTS then get a fucking interview with BTS, this is embarrassing on your behalf

Umm actually this interview is a failure, i mean Jakson Wang is a person I really admire and Blow is a masterpiece, i really love the vibe he is giving through his music and you could have ask him about his career and music, he is a genius in music he deserves everything 💚

unprofessional interviewing team. pls be respectful luckily our jackson is the best and kind

I love Jackson's simplicity and honesty JacksonWangCoachella JacksonGoingToCoachella JacksonWang Coachella JacksonWang852 JacksonGoingToCoachella

You could have asked about got7 and panthepack. Do some research before you interview someone.

Sending lots of warm hugs to u JacksonWang852 ❤️ JacksonWangCoachella Coachella JacksonWang

Dear Variety, when you decide to interview a global star please choose your interviewer wisely. Dear interviewer, here’s “how to interview for dummies 101”: Tip1: do a research. Tip2: be respectful. Tip3: Don’t ask about other ppl.

See, when some interviewer didn't do their research well and asking irrelevant questions when he had worked so so hard to be recognized for, then that becomes part of the reason why he has mental breakdown and anxiety no matter how positive minded he is. Get what I mean?

JACKBillboard 🌼We are with you Forever💪🏻👍🏻🤩🤩

Who ever asked these questions did a horrible job to be honest no offense, but this is cringe. No offense to other kpop groups but those groups have nothing to do with him, he's an artist ask something thats relevant to HIM. Common sense

Thank you for the article but there's a question that I think you shouldn't ask if you have a good soul and know how to respect to other people. That's so absurd. And we feel bad about it so much.

shirju such a disappointing article. disappointed in u for hiring unprofessional and biased people.

Nobody: Jackson: ✨✨art✨✨ JacksonWang JacksonGoingToCoachella

HIS GROUPS ARE GOT7 & PANTHEPACK PLS RESEARCH MORE BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW

Really? Did you run out of questions to ask him? There’s so much you could have drawn on but you ask about an irrelevant group. He has two groups he is in, GOT7 and Panthepack. He also has his solo music. You could have made this article about self care. How pathetic of you.

He is chinese and he is in TWO groups: GOT7 and PANTHEPACK. (so disrespectful)... Do better next time and dont will disrespectful again.

Must be a case of All Asians are Alike to this reporter 👎🏼

Oh... Gran entrevista Wang 👏

thank you for this interview, tho next time rather ask him more about his own groups, Got7 & Panthepack, or his solo career in China instead of asking about some other group, tho his answer to that question was amazing coz HE is an amazing person! JacksonWang

GhaDaJW He is a solo artist from China. Please focus on himself. He makes his own music and that has nothing to do with Kpop. If you’re insisting talking about Kpop, why did you bring up an irrelevant group instead of his own group GOT7? That is Not respectful.

Once again proving that reporters only choose to know one group. Come on international community outside of kpop… please research and learn more than one group

Great read!!

stop including other groups when he isn’t a part of them. and although the is an advocate for letting kpop be known globally, jackson is promoting as himself, as a member of got7, and as a member of panthepack. DONT MENTION GROUPS HE ISNT A PART OF.

Woww if it's comfortable even it's pajamas I'll wear it You are the best Seunie❤️ You always does too🫶🏻 JacksonWang852 JacksonWang JacksonGoingToCoachella JacksonWang_Blow

clearly jackson is there for his solo stuff y would u insert half of the questions abt kpop n tht too irrelevant ones when he is from different group

Srsly... Why are you mentioning other irrelevant grps in his interview Does that grp really doubts you so much that you needa ask everyone abt their opinion towards them Can u stop Did the interviewer even pick up journalism before 💀💀💀

Thanks for the interview 💖 I'm so damn proud of you JacksonWang852 👑 we got your back

Jackson is always so genuine with his words. The way he can impart wisdom and never shies away from being transparent makes him someone that we can all relate to. His responses definitely highlighted the essence of what Magic Man is about, which is to showcase the real him. 🙌🏻

Can't wait to see our MAGIC MAN blow up the stage at Coachella JacksonWangCoachella JacksonGoingToCoachella JacksonWang852

I'm really excited for Jackson performing at the Coachello !!! JacksonWangCoachella JacksonGoingToCoachella JacksonWang JacksonWang852

We are VERY VERY proud of JacksonWang852 He is making yet another history to be the 1st Chinese Solo Artist in the history to perform at Coachella Mainstage. JacksonGoingToCoachella JacksonWang Coachella

Jackson, glad you have positive people around you now. On that note, here's a positive remark. You are the GREATEST ! May love follows you always . Have a great time at Coachello !!! JacksonWangCoachella JacksonGoingToCoachella JacksonWang JacksonWang852

Thank you for this:)❤

JACKSON IS THE 1ST CHINESE SOLO ARTIST IN THE HISTORY TO PERFORM AT COACHELLA!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 JacksonWangCoachella JacksonGoingToCoachella JacksonWang JacksonWang852

did you forget that he's Chinese and works mostly in china.. also the groups hes in are got7 and panthepack.. where are those questions

JacksonWGlobal Jackson👍👍👍👍

the way he answered ALL the questions beautifully JacksonWang852 u are the best and jackys are always here for u 💓💓💓 ANYWAYYYY JACKSON ON COACHELLA MAIN STAGE TOMORROW!! 🎉🎉🎉 JacksonGoingToCoachella JacksonWangCoachella

Thanks for the interview!!! We are so happy & excited about Jackson performing at Coachella ! What an exciting time for us !!!!❤️ JacksonWangCoachella JacksonGoingToCoachella Coachella JacksonWang JacksonWang852 From a REAL fan 😂😂😂

[sighs] what about some research and idk mind the artist himself

WTF. Next time ask about his groups… GOT7 & Panthepack. We got nothing against other groups but Damn. Mucho love & peace for them. But, not everything revolves around them

por que preguntan sobre ese grupo tipo nada que ver, solo para molestar

before doing interviews, make sure you do a proper research wtf

here’s a piece of my mind... it doesn’t mean that the person you’re talking to is in the K-pop industry gives you a free pass to talk about a group HE CLEARLY DOESN’T BELONG TO. not every k-pop personality belongs to a “certain group”. do you job, do you research. thank you.

wtf some questions are really useless. Why don't you ask about panthepack and got7 album? um.. thx for the interview but you better ask questions🙄🙄🙄🙄

shirju I’m not gonna hold you. That question asking about another group was actually ass.

So proud of you JacksonWang852 🥹❤️❤️❤️ teamwangofcl JacksonWang TEAMWANGrecords MAGICMAN

Thank you for the interview ❤️

YOU DON'T KNOW THERE IS A GROUP CALLED GOT7? GOT7Official GOT7

Srsly? Ask him questions that are related to him. I mean, it's okay to ask these Q's but C'mon is that the Best Question you can have? There's GOT7 and Panthepack 😒.

Thank you for this interview and let us understand what he's going through. He's in GOT7 and PANTHEPACK btw.

Jackson’s answers are always mind blowing and impressive to me 🥺 Thank you for continuing finding your self, and remember you always have your friends, your team and your fans by your side Jackson ❤️ Love you always Blow JacksonWang JacksonWang852

Jackson Wang is Chinese and he is a part of K-pop group called GOT7 . Next time when you ask him questions ask about his own group ann about his own impact on his home country CHINA. Not about other groups or even better just don't interview him ever again shirju X 2

I used to like Jackson but he takes China’s side so bye.Also Kpop going to last of course but I can guarantee when BTS disbands Kpop gonna go back to their old popularity unless another group gets equally popular as BTS which I don’t see happening anytime soon.

JacksonWGlobal To be honest, it’s been a long time that I saw an interview Jackson can talk a lot about himself in last year. Since I can understand languages, I had found that Jackson has a little bit lost last year. I’m so appreciate that Jackson can find himself in this condition.

Hey fellow jackys. Jackson is one of the kindest, gentlest, most tolerant people on the planet. We all agree. You’re allowed to be upset about things, but if we’re representing him as a fanbase, let’s emulate him, be more like him. Respond kindly. Focus on the good. ♥

Jackson is 1 of 1. Really special artist

Why do interviewers keep asking him about kpop? I get it when he's promoting with got7, but his solo career is not kpop. And why would you so suddenly ask about an specific group? Select your questions better next time.

Never once did you mention or ask about his actual kpop group but you are asking about another kpop group that he isn’t in stop asking him about other groups ask him about his solo career and if you really wanna ask him about kpop ask him about his own group GOT7

It’s me, Jack! I’m your “people in the East” New York to be specific. Come over? 😩 Jk

why did you ask a Chinese man what a group’s success means for South Korea? quite strange no? shirju

stop asking artists about groups they’re not part of, next maybe try to ask him about his own group panthepack or just focus on his solo music!!

thanks for your effort to interview him but you are wasting his time with your lack of research bye!

Nothing lasts forever. That would be a good lesson for him to learn.

This interview is terrible, fire miss shirju that she doesn't even know this man is Chinese and not Korean. Thank you

Everyone has mental health issues at some point in life. N those that don’t , just don’t realize it or are very very rare!!!!!

What day is he performing at Coachella? I am there on the 2nd weekend.

The writer didn't do his research right. South Korea is not Jackson's home country, and he is not a 'Korean star', he is Chinese.

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