Jackson Wang’s Candid Confession on GOT7’s Trainee Days

On March 24, 2025, Jackson Wang of GOT7 made a guest appearance on the talk show “Hey, Come Here,”produced by DNE and hosted by Super Junior’s Donghae and Eunhyuk. During this engaging session, Jackson opened up about his earlier adventures as a trainee, offering insight into his experiences at JYP Entertainment.

The Request to Date

In a lighthearted moment, Jackson recounted an amusing incident when he approached Park Jin-young (fondly known as JYP), the CEO of JYP Entertainment, to seek permission for dating. In response, he received an unexpected request to draft an apology letter—a clear indication of the company’s strict policy prioritizing the professional growth of its trainees. Jackson humorously remarked, “Why can’t you allow real love?”, showcasing his youthful and rebellious spirit at that time.

Narrow Escape from Getting Cut

Jackson also recounted a tense moment in his journey, revealing that he and fellow member Mark were almost eliminated from debuting as part of GOT7. He shared:

“Me and Mark almost got cut. When Jinyoung hyung is assessing us, he’s only watching the video, it’s not live. That makes a difference. He thought we weren’t right for the group, so he was going to cut us off. But Jay B and Jinyoung went to the director and said, ‘if they get cut off, we will quit too.'”

Expressing his lightheartedness about the near-miss, Jackson joked that he was prepared to sign with CUBE Entertainment had they been dismissed. He vividly recalled a poignant moment shared with his bandmates, saying:

“Then, when we were at the dorm, we were in front of the fridge. I still remember that moment. We sat in front of the fridge, the four of us, me and Mark, and Jinyoung, and JAY B. We cried. JAY B was crying and saying, ‘How can I send you two back to your country?’ But actually, me and Mark were going to sign with CUBE. I already thought about it,”he reminisced.

Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz

Jackson’s candid revelations resonated widely, sparking a flurry of reactions from fans who appreciated his honesty and humor. One fan expressed on social media:

“Looool Jackson is sooo real for this! ‘Homeee?! I was preparing to sign with CUBE! ‘ CUBE will forever be the home of Ex YG and JYP trainees.”

Excitement continued as fans commented on the importance of camaraderie within GOT7, with one noting:

“My hyungline. It’s always been one for all and all for one with GOT7, right from the very start.”

Fans found Jackson’s storytelling both emotional and comical, with reactions like:

“I was at the verge of crying—and then suddenly BAAAAMMM laughing out loud. Oh Jackson.”

Recent Developments in GOT7’s Journey

Formed under JYP Entertainment, GOT7 debuted on January 16, 2014, comprising members Jay B, Mark Tuan, Jackson Wang, Jinyoung, Youngjae, BamBam, and Yugyeom. In 2021, the members concluded their contracts with the agency to pursue solo ventures.

Following their departure, the group released their single “Encore”in February 2021, followed by a self-titled EP, “GOT7,”in May 2022 under Warner Music Korea, featuring the title track “NANANA.”Their recent comeback album, “Winter Heptagon,”was launched in January 2025, and to celebrate their 11th anniversary, GOT7 has planned a solo concert in Seoul on February 1-2, 2025. This marks their first solo concert in the city since “Homecoming”in May 2022.

In addition to group activities, Jackson Wang has embarked on a successful solo career, founding his label Team Wang and releasing his album “MAGIC MAN”in 2022, with the anticipated “MAGIC MAN 2″set to release in 2025.

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