On the pod this week is the multitalented global superstar, singer, fashion designer and director Jackson Wang, who opens up about his history with Kinjaz, the creative process, and the importance of knowing it’s okay not to be okay.

00:00: Intro

02:30: Origin story

07:00: Being a K-pop trainee

09:00: Pursuing multiple passions: from fencing to performing

16:00: Breaking into K-pop, the trainee system, and learning Korean

19:00: The history of Jackson and Kinjaz

24:00: Making creative visions a reality

31:00: Joining the Kinjaz family

32:00: Upcoming album: MAGIC MAN

37:00: Struggling with mental health, opening up, and being authentic

42:00: The transient nature of fame and constantly pushing

44:00: Relationship with fans

46:00: Asian representation in entertainment

48:00: Street Dance of China

52:00: Self-care by doing what you love

54:00 Defining success

55:00 Lighting round

1:04:00: Maserty: Seeing the whole picture

1:08:00: Outro

Jackson’s album MAGIC MAN comes out on 02/09/2022 — You can watch the music video for his new single ‘Cruel’ here.

Hosts

Ben Chung

Anthony Lee

Recording - Chad Mayate

Kinjaz Theme by Charlie Nguyen

Kinjaz in collaboration with Broccoli Productions

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