On March 7, 2025, GOT7’s Jackson Wang appeared in an engaging interview on Raditya Dika’s YouTube channel. During this session, Wang delighted fans worldwide with a humorous tale about his unique approach to mastering the Korean language, igniting a wave of laughter and reaction across social media platforms.
The Hong Kong native, known for his talents as a singer and rapper, disclosed that his proficiency in Korean was largely enhanced through frequent disagreements in past romantic relationships. He humorously suggested that dating someone from a different cultural background who isn’t fluent in English could accelerate language learning. Jackson elaborated:
“It works completely fine. It works really well. Because you can’t just date like normal date. You have to argue all the time…with your date and your partner. And your partner need to not be able to speak English. Like she spoke only Korean. Yeah, so, and we fight.”
Continuing his amusing narrative, Wang added:
“And then the more we fight, I get more angry, and when I am angry, I’m like, ‘Ok ok, how do I say this back?’, ‘How do I say that back?’ And I start looking up, and that’s how my Korean is just so…It just launched.”
Fans resonated with Wang’s lighthearted admission, finding it both relatable and entertaining. Many took to social media to express their reactions, with comments like:
“Lol Jackson had a secret girlfriend now we don’t need allegations.”
Admirers didn’t hold back in sharing their thoughts, highlighting the humor in Jackson Wang’s unconventional advice regarding relationships:
“Get in a toxic relationship with someone who doesn’t speak your language so you can both get fluent in each other’s language. Okay, Jackson, not the best advice, but it’s manageable,”wrote a fan.
“Get into a lil toxic relationship w/ a foreigner; that’s how you learn a new language fast. Nothing boosts fluency like high-stakes arguments and emotional chaos,”commented another fan.
“‘You have to argue all the time,’ so his advice for learning Korean is to get in a toxic relationship with a Korean who doesn’t speak English. Seriously, WHO IS THIS MAN?”joked another fan.
The hilarity didn’t stop there, as similar witty tweets filled X (formerly Twitter):
“His advice is to get a toxic relationship; I can’t,”a fan remarked.
“Will my English get better if I start dating Johnny Suh or Mark Lee? Hmmm,”another fan mused.
“(‘You have to argue all the time’), he suggested that constantly arguing could help improve language fluency,”wrote yet another fan.
Jackson Wang’s Musical Journey: From Magic Man to MAGIC MAN 2
Jackson Wang’s artistic growth continues with the release of his second studio album, Magic Man, on September 9, 2022. Critics lauded the album for its innovative vocal experimentation and the fresh musical directions showcased in tracks like “Blow”and “Cruel.”
Commercially, Magic Man made a notable impact, debuting at No. 15 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reaching No. 5 on the South Korea Circle Weekly Album chart.
On February 12, 2025, he launched the official music video for his latest single, “High Alone,”which serves as a precursor to his upcoming album, MAGIC MAN 2. This release delves into themes of solitude and self-exploration, providing a poignant reflection on Jackson’s personal struggles.
The music video artistically conveys Jackson Wang’s internal battles, portraying an audience that watches him grapple with his emotions, only to abandon him once his turmoil subsides. The compelling visuals and lyrics thoughtfully address issues surrounding mental health that artists often face in the demanding entertainment landscape.
MAGIC MAN 2 is poised to be an exciting follow-up to his previous work, with a launch scheduled for 2025.