K-pop solo star Jackson Wang, who is also a member of GOT7, made headlines on July 18, not for a triumphant comeback, but for a heartbreaking reason. His long-awaited album “MAGICMAN 2” was leaked online 10 hours before its scheduled release, and even Jackson himself was unaware it had gone live.
Originally set for release at 12 PM, the album was discovered by fans in the middle of the night on platforms like Spotify and YouTube. At 2:34 AM, Jackson took to social media to express his devastation, writing, “An album like this was released and I didn’t even know. I don’t even know if I could ever create something this personal again. This happened due to internal issues.”
By the time Jackson realized the leak had happened, many fans had already listened to the full album, which only deepened his heartbreak. Under the album release’s announcement, Jackson also commented, “I just found out the album’s already out. I didn’t even know. I’m devastated. I’ve got nothing more to say. Thanks, I guess.”
Jackson’s emotional words instantly went viral, garnering over 100 million views on Weibo within hours. Thousands of fans expressed outrage and sympathy, with one commenting, “Every piece of music represents a long journey. What artist wouldn’t want their comeback to be properly and respectfully launched?”
Meanwhile, “MAGICMAN 2” follows the first MAGICMAN album released in 2022, which debuted in the Billboard 200 Top 15. This new project contains 11 tracks that span hip-hop, synthpop, ballads, and acoustic genres, and is described by Jackson as a journey of self-discovery and emotional depth.
Additionally, the MV for track “Made Me A Man” premiered on YouTube and garnered over 50,000 views in just two hours, a modest start, but one that reflects a loyal listener base ready to support him through setbacks.
On the other hand, Jackson has been frequently linked to BLACKPINK’s Lisa, with dating rumors surfacing before her relationship with Frédéric Arnault drew buzz. Past interactions between the two, including Jackson crediting Lisa for teaching him choreography and Lisa being spotted cheering him on at Coachella 2023, reignited fan interest in their relationship.
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