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Hype Malaysia
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Jackson Wang To Return To KL For 'MAGIC MAN 2 World Tour' This October
Global superstar Jackson Wang (王嘉尔/잭슨) recently revealed that he was named after the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and he's certainly been living up to that name. He made history as the first Chinese artist to have 2 consecutive albums chart in the top 15 on Billboard, following the release of his album 'MAGIC MAN 2'. In case you didn't know, part of the album was produced during his extended stay in Malaysia last year. So, it should come as no surprise that he'll be returning to our country as part of his newly announced 'MAGIC MAN 2 World Tour 2025–2026'! Here's what we know so far: iMe Entertainment Group and Jackson Wang officially announced the launch of the 'MAGICMAN 2 World Tour 2025–2026', marking his second solo headlining tour. First announced by the idol himself at the end of his performance at KCON in Los Angeles, the tour is set to kick off with 2 nights in Bangkok this October, followed by dates in Macau, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Tokyo, with more cities to be announced soon. 'On the 'MAGICMAN 2 WORLD TOUR', this isn't just a concert. This is an experience. I want to bring you into my world. Right into the heart of the story; no filters, no masks. Like a movie playing out in front of your eyes. We dive in together. This is 'MAGICMAN 2'. Welcome to the journey,' Jackson said. Here are the confirmed details so far: MAGIC MAN 2 World Tour Live in Kuala Lumpur Date: 25th October 2025 (Saturday) 25th October 2025 (Saturday) Organiser: iMe Entertainment iMe Entertainment Venue: TBA TBA Ticketing: TBA As part of this new chapter, the 'MAGICMAN 2 WORLD TOUR' is expected to expand into many more cities around the world, where Jackson looks forward to reconnecting with audiences across continents. Venue and ticketing details are yet to be announced, so be sure to stay tuned for more updates. While we wait, let's enjoy his latest single, 'Made Me a Man':
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TGE to Showcase Unparalleled Media Power Through a Global Project Featuring Jackson Wang's L'Officiel Covers in 10 Countries and Regions
PARIS and NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AMTD Group Inc. ("AMTD" or the "Group"), alongside The Generation Essentials Group ("TGE", NYSE:TGE), a subsidiary of the Group under AMTD Digital (NYSE:HKD), jointly announce the unprecedented global release of L'OFFICIEL's ten countries and regions covers featuring the global icon, Jackson Wang. As Jackson Wang debuts his new album "MAGICMAN 2", he joins forces with TGE and L'OFFICIEL on a soul-inspiring global project. Inspired by concepts from four chapters of the album, L'OFFICIEL is releasing ten unique magazine covers across ten key countries and regions, including United States, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico, Italy, and Paris. From July 21, 2025 to today (July 31, 2025), one cover has been revealed each day with the final two covers being unveiled in Paris and Italy today. Even more remarkable, these ten covers can be combined to create a seamless horizontal panoramic artwork. The project is more than just a cover story; it's a journey showcasing and curating the personal evolution of a global celebrity. This unprecedented international collaboration marks a historic milestone in the global media and fashion industry, making L'OFFICIEL the first magazine to launch a worldwide cover campaign featuring an artist across ten major international editions simultaneously. This once again showcases TGE's and L'OFFICIEL's innovative strengths to creating and their commitment to pushing beyond the boundaries of traditional fashion media. In addition, this project also exemplifies a crossover collaboration between a global celebrity and a global magazine across multiple dimensions at a special time upon the global release of Jackson Wang's recent "MAGICMAN 2" album. On its release day, "MAGICMAN 2" ranked as the 2nd highest new entry on the Worldwide iTunes Album chart at #5, after reaching #1 in ten countries. Earlier this week, it was reported that "MAGICMAN 2" landed on the Billboard 200 Albums chart at #13, making it the highest-charting debut album from a Chinese artist in the chart's history. In addition, Jackson also broke his own record because "MAGICMAN" debuted at #15 on the Billboard 200 when it was released back in 2022. With this new achievement, Jackson is the first Chinese artist to have two consecutive albums chart in the top 15 on Billboard. About AMTD Group AMTD Group is a conglomerate with a core business portfolio spanning across media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets and hospitality sectors. About AMTD IDEA Group AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions group connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients' diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active super connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit or follow us on X (formerly known as "Twitter") at @AMTDGroup. About AMTD Digital Inc. AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. 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Hype Malaysia
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Jackson Wang Makes Historic Debut On Billboard 200 Albums Chart With 'MAGICMAN 2'
Global superstar Jackson Wang (王嘉爾/왕잭슨) continues to break records with his new album, 'MAGICMAN 2'. On top of becoming the talk of the town, the prequel to the singer's highly successful 'MAGICMAN' album had an impressive and historic debut week performance on the charts. Earlier this week, it was reported that 'MAGICMAN 2' landed on the Billboard 200 Albums chart at #13, making it the highest-charting debut album from a Chinese artist in the chart's history. Interestingly, Jackson broke his own record because 'MAGICMAN' debuted at #15 on the Billboard 200 when it was released back in 2022. With this new achievement, Jackson is the first Chinese artist to have two consecutive albums chart in the top 15 on Billboard. Additionally, in its first week, 'MAGICMAN 2' also landed at #4 in Top Album Sales, #3 in Vinyl Albums and #2 on Indie Store Album Sales. It also debuted on Spotify's Top 10 Albums in the United States and topped charts in multiple countries. Released on 18th July 2025, 'MAGICMAN 2' is the global icon's newest album and serves as Jackson's most personal and ambitious album to date. It's also the singer's first solo release after going on a year-long hiatus. The 11-track album is written and produced by Jackson himself, with the songs touching on a range of topics including the music industry, society, humanity, family, reality. The GOT7 member himself revealed that the lyrics derive straight from his personal journals, saying that writing the songs felt like a detox. Despite the risk of being vulnerable on record, the album received critical acclaim. Renowned radio host Zane Lowe spoke about the album, calling it 'universal humanity wrapped up in brilliant, modern pop music.' In commemoration of the new album, Jackson also held a fan signing in New York City with Barnes & Noble. Fans wrapped around several blocks, highlighting the musician's popularity. The popstar also dropped extensive interviews with some of the biggest publications in the world, reiterating his global influence. Additionally, his cover takeover across all of L'Officiel magazine's imprints in 10 regions marks the first time the magazine has done an international cover story of that scale. Despite the recent success of his new album, Jackson has no plans to slow down. Recently, rumours emerged that the singer may be going back on tour for 'MAGICMAN 2', sparking waves of interest amongst fans across the world. While we wait for the good news, check out Jackson's latest single, 'Made Me A Man', from his new album:
Forbes
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
After ‘MAGICMAN 2,' Jackson Wang Is Done With The Magic Tricks
Jackson Wang Liu Song Jackson Wang finally feels like a weight has been lifted off him. Last week, the global artist released his third album , MAGICMAN 2 , the conclusion to his Magic Man persona, which he created to represent his internal and darker self. The album, which took two years to develop, is what Wang considers his most personal and intimate exploration of his thoughts on society, humanity, the music industry, and life in general. 'Aside from all the love [I've received since the release], I feel relieved,' Wang says through Zoom, taking a break from his album promotions in New York. 'I feel I'm more light. It feels like a detox. This is one of those albums that I feel like I need out there in my life. It's probably the first time that I've been this direct with my community, supporters, and fans. I feel great. I feel free.' The 31-year-old singer isn't holding back on his emotions and his thoughts in the album, which even includes a song about personal boundaries called 'GBAD,' which stands for 'Gotta Be A Dick.' The first single from the album, ' High Alone ,' explores themes of loneliness, isolation, self-worth, and the pressures of the entertainment industry. The music video itself showcases Wang as Magic Man, drowning in his performance, surrounded by an audience that claps and begins to walk away, representing how the industry can easily discard its talent. 'Every single song, there's a message,' he explains. 'This is just bits and pieces of highlights throughout the year that I had in my journals.' Jackson Wang // MAGICMAN 2 // Hate to Love TEAM WANG // 88Rising After working in the K-pop industry since 2011 as a trainee (and eventually debuting in 2014 as a member of GOT7), Wang had had enough of the constant daily grind. Between 2020 and 2021, Wang had suffered from burnout and a mental breakdown , leading to the creation of his album, Magic Man , and the character of the same name. In Magic Man , Wang focused on finding his creative spark and happiness again after feeling so lost for so long. After that release, he realized he needed more time away to truly give himself a break. 'I just needed that time off,' Jackson explains. 'For more than 10 years, I had schedules back-to-back. I didn't even have room or time to even think. Since I was 19, it feels like I was walking into a jungle and witnessing something that I wasn't ready for. It took me long enough to be here, and it got to a point where I felt like I couldn't take it anymore, because I felt like whatever I was doing was just quantity and not quality.' That time off allowed him to properly rest and assess his life, and figure out the message he wanted to convey as an artist. He's been through so much in his career as a K-pop idol and a soloist. He didn't feel a connection with some of his past songs, feeling like a fake while performing. He spent those few months spending quality time with friends and family, and began keeping a journal. The quiet and calm days allowed him to reflect on both the good and bad moments, especially his mistakes, and he began to connect with his internal self. Avoiding social media and truly disconnecting allowed Wang to be present with his thoughts. That's how MAGICMAN 2 came about. 'Before I die, I really want that moment to create this album to tell them exactly how I feel about everything – the industry, society, humanity, and reality,' he says. 'There was a dilemma of 'Should I do it or not? Is it going to be acceptable by the public?' But I realized you'll never be ready. So I took the opportunity to just make this decision.' Blending Wang's unique sound production and performance with rock, pop, and electronic beats, MAGICMAN 2 tells his internal journey through four chapters: Manic Highs (mental burnout and identity crisis), Losing Control (the spiral), Realization, and Acceptance (healing). He makes it clear that all the songs came from his journals, which produced 50-60 songs in total. He carefully selected the 12 songs that best fit every chapter of his experience. He admits some songs were a bit repetitive and not as straightforward, and maybe a few random ones here and there. He is satisfied with the songs that were picked in the end because they all connected to his life story. 'Word for word in the entire album, all the lyrics are straight from my journals,' says Wang. 'For example, the line that I said [in 'Everything'], 'I know it all, but I don't know me. I'm falling down. Who's there to catch me?' It feels like I'm surrounded by a lot of people every single day leaning on me, but who am I supposed to lean on, right? There are so many people around me every single day, but why do I feel so lonely? Then I just accepted the fact that we are born alone, and we die alone. It's not a good thing or a bad thing. It's just facts that I think as you mature, you tend to accept it, and you're just neutral to it.' Though it may sound a bit pessimistic, Wang is speaking his truth as straightforwardly as possible. He doesn't want to be perceived as a cookie-cutter character, but rather as an honest and genuine person. He reveals, 'You see me on TV, in shows, in concert, on stage, and screen. You don't really know who this guy is. Even the majority of artists don't really know this person. It's important for me, at least, that my community and fans know exactly who I am. For the past two or three years, I've been having that relationship with them, and they're getting more and more open and honest with me as well. I cherish that kind of relationship. At the end of the day, we're all human.' Jackson Wang // MAGICMAN 2 // BUCK TEAM WANG // 88Rising As Wang grows older, he recognizes that his parents are growing older too. He's begun seeing things from their perspective, appreciating the life and support they've given him throughout his career. Having kids changes your life completely. Although Wang is not a father himself, he thought about the sacrifices his parents made to care for him. Nobody is truly ready to be a parent and automatically knows what to do. Wang was appreciative of them and wanted to immortalize them and their love for him in a song named after them, 'Sophie Ricky.' In the track before the song, 'Dear:,' Wang selected recorded messages sent to him by his mother, spoken in Cantonese. The sweet messages were filled with love and support – checking in on her son, making sure he was eating and staying warm, expressing how much she missed him, and offering heartfelt advice to keep going. They've always played a significant role in his life, and this was his ode to them. Wang recalls creating that in his basement while his parents were upstairs watching television. He didn't want them to hear the song until it was released. He had many wonderful messages and conversations with his parents throughout the years that he has kept for the past six to seven years. He selected the most meaningful one that showed him the 'light in the darkness.' 'I've seen whatever they've experienced,' Wang chokes up a bit. 'The more I grew, [the more I realized] that a majority of the things they told me as a kid are happening in my life. Even if it's just something as casual as how they call me, it's different when it comes from your parents. So [whenever] I feel like I'm about to die or faint or give up, [they] were the light that I see, so I documented it.' Wang has been praised by critics and fans for his candor about his life and working in the entertainment industry, where many artists refused to discuss their mental health or the struggles of being an idol. He understands that he's taking a risk by doing so, but he wants to release this album for himself and others who may relate to it beyond his industry. 'Innovation is only innovation when it's successful,' Wang shares. 'So when you say, 'I'm one of the rare artists that talks about that from Asia,' it's because it's not very friendly with business. It doesn't sell a lot. It's a higher risk than talking about candies, right? So I'm happy that I was able to put that together and express it in a way that I did.' Jackson Wang // MAGICMAN 2 TEAM WANG // 88Rising With the Magic Man persona narratively gone – after he unlocked it by accepting himself and moving forward, Wang is ready for his fans to meet a newer version of himself. He calls it 'Jackson Wang 2.0.' He says he isn't scared anymore and to expect this version of him to be loud, and maybe even a dick, in situations where he needs to be. 'Now in my 30s, I have choices,' Wang says. 'I want to do things the way that I want to do it. I want to put out the music that I want to do. I want to create fashion the way that I believe in. That just gave me a lot of freedom. And, at the end of the day, I have the room for making decisions and choices.' Jackson Wang's MAGICMAN 2 is available to stream on all major music platforms.
Nylon
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Nylon
Jackson Wang shares thoughts on being a solo artist with Zane Low on Apple Music 1
Prior to Jackson Wang's recently released album 'MAGICMAN 2', the C-pop superstar sat down with famed radio host Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to share more about his music and how being a solo artist is different from starting in a group. Here's a snippet of what you can expect to learn from his interview. Image courtesy of Apple Music. On how it feels to be a solo artist since starting off in a group 'For majority of my solo career, obviously I grew with 88rising. It inspired me a lot, but at the same time, I was like a one-man team. I direct all my stuff. I write treatments for all my stuff I wrote. Basically, the craziest thing is the preparation for everything — I just need to do everything. And, there's pros and cons versus if you're in a system; you have everything taken care of. You just need to show up, execute and focus on delivering the best you can. But, as a solo artist — independent artist — it's so much work. There's so much stuff that I would have to edit. Even my behind-the-scenes, I would have to post this and make sure that it's a one man label.' On living with his parents and naming a song after them 'There's a song in my album that's named after them. This song is called Sophie Ricky. My mom's called Sophie, and my dad is Ricky. (When living with them) that one year, I started thinking, it's interesting that we're born, but we always tend to think our parents will take care of everything as a kid, but we never actually thought about when they first had us… they had no idea.' Image courtesy of Apple Music. On the nuances behind his new album 'Just in general, the entire album is about just going through life. There's so many emotions in life where chapter one, let's say it's manic highs; going into losing control, going into realisation and going into acceptance — that applies to everything in life. In every single song, there's a message to it according to the chapters — how I feel about love, how I feel about this, this is what happened to me; this is my situation, my scenario, my experience, and everything comes down to the last chapter where acceptance is accepting everything.' Watch the full interview here. You can also listen to the full interview anytime on demand with an Apple Music subscription here.
