MAN in MOTION

In case you missed it, Jackson Wang can't stop — and won't stop. In conjunction with the release of his latest album, MAGICMAN 2, the global star teams up with L'OFFICIEL to grace not one, but 10 covers worldwide, piecing them together to form a panoramic artwork. Lo and behold — witness the magic of Jackson Wang.

- JOAN KONG

It’s nearly impossible to go a day without hearing Jackson Wang's name or seeing his face. The star, who's had a whirlwind year — from collaborations with content creators across Asia to the launch of his latest album — is back to work in full swing after taking time off to prioritise his health. At the time of writing, Jackson Wang’s MAGICMAN 2 has achieved great success, making a historic debut at #13 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. This sets the highest debut record for any Chinese recording artist and surpasses his own 2022 record with MAGICMAN at #15.

With pre-released singles like High Alone and GBAD already earning impressive success, the album continues to build on the themes of solitude and self-doubt introduced in his 2022 Magic Man release, while venturing into deeper explorations of identity and self-acceptance.

During our shoot in Seoul — fresh from Paris Fashion Week, where he attended the Louis Vuitton Men's Fall/Winter 2025 show as a brand ambassador — Jackson remained laser-focused throughout the ten-hour day. From creative direction to styling, the star was hands-on with every detail, shaping the vision as much as embodying it. At the end of the shoot, we sat down with the artist to reflect on his beginnings, unpack the stories behind each track on the new album and explore what lies ahead for this man in motion.

L'OFFICIEL: Let's take it back to the beginning — you began your career in a group, and now, you're focusing on your solo work. How is the transition like for you?