In an interview, GOT7 Jackson who hinted at his retirement in five years opened up about not having a hit song as a soloist. Is it failure to him?
On January 5, Jackson Wang drew interest after his recent interview with the fashion magazine, Harper's BAZAAR where he told his thoughts and feelings about his career so far.
From originally being a pro-level athlete, Jackson left his life on the sports scene to pursue his passion in the music field. At the age of 19, he debuted in GOT7 and now in his late 20s, he's continuously building his solo career.
GOT7 Jackson Hints at Retirement in His 30s
During a conversation with the magazine, Jackson frankly confessed about his deep depression and hinted at wanting to retire at the age of 35.
"There are only a few members of my team around me. When I start to have a lot of thoughts, I feel empty and I feel like there is no one I can trust except myself. I want to retire in five years."
He then conveyed his plan after that, saying:
"I want to do something new behind the scenes after I turn 35."
Jackson Reacts on Not Having Hit Song as Soloist — Is It His Biggest Failure?
After GOT7 started hiatus in 2022, the male idol has been actively promoting in China. The Hong Kong-born idol was recognized for his extraordinary sense of entertainment for being an MC for various shows including "Roommate" in 2014 and "Take Care of My Refrigerator" in 2015.
In the past decade, Jackson solidified his name in the entertainment scene as an entertainer. But so far, in the music field, the male idol has opened up about his biggest failure, which is not having a hit song.
"Actually, this is not a failure. I have my community, but I am a musician after all. I am not working just to have a hit song, so I think it's OK. I believe one day, more people in my community will resonate with it (my music)."
Meanwhile, Jackson who debuted as a member of GOT7 in 2014 under JYP Entertainment after playing as a fencer captivated domestic fans with the group's hit songs such as "Just Right," "If You Do," "Stop Stop It," and "A."
During the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement in 2019, he participated in a hashtag campaign titled "The Five-Starred Red Flag Has 1.4 Billion Flag Guards" to avoid damaging the Chinese flag.
"One China" is a principle that only a Chinese state claims. It means that Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau cannot be divided, and the legitimate Chinese government is one.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
