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Power In Confiding In Your Tribe | Jackson Wang

Kinjaz: Movement In The Shadows

2022/08/09
Kinjaz: Movement In The Shadows

Kinjaz: Movement In The Shadows

2022/08/09
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On the pod this week is the multitalented global superstar, singer, fashion designer and director Jackson Wang, who opens up about his history with Kinjaz, the creative process, and the importance of knowing it’s okay not to be okay. 00:00: Intro 02:3...

Highlights

Jackson Wang, a global superstar known for his work in K-pop, fashion design, and directing, shares his journey and creative process in this podcast episode. He delves into his experiences with Kinjaz, his struggles, and the importance of authenticity in art and life.
02:33
Jackson Wang has been trying to join the podcast for over two years.
07:01
Learned choreography from online videos and underwent weekly tests.
11:37
Auditioned with no shame despite no prior experience in singing or dancing.
18:43
The hardest worker in the room can overcome any challenge.
21:56
Jackson is very detail-oriented and involved in every aspect of production
24:03
Jackson Wang explains his involvement in music videos due to difficulty communicating his vision.
31:02
Jackson's bucket list includes opening a new complex with Kinjaz.
34:35
Jackson Wang's album reflects his overall tone and attitude
39:55
It's okay to open up and share problems with others.
42:00
Fame is like bubbles that can disappear, need to improve to make it solid.
44:01
Fans are drawn to more than just the music, such as work ethic and attitude.
46:00
Jackson Wang broke into the Billboard top 100 and achieved many firsts as an Asian artist.
48:03
Jackson Wang faced difficulties like poor Wi-Fi and lack of mirror space during rehearsals.
52:01
Jackson Wang invites criticism to perfect his work.
54:07
Speaker loves what they do and doesn't consider it work.
1:00:32
The audience's reaction to the Coachella performance was the speaker's proudest moment.
1:07:05
Not everyone understands the key takeaways when constant gimmicks are used.
1:08:03
Jackson Wang focuses on what people will feel in his music.

Chapters

Intro
00:00
Origin story
02:30
Being a K-pop trainee
07:00
Pursuing multiple passions: from fencing to performing
09:00
Breaking into K-pop, the trainee system, and learning Korean
16:00
The history of Jackson and Kinjaz
19:00
Making creative visions a reality
24:00
Joining the Kinjaz family
31:00
Upcoming album: MAGIC MAN
32:00
Struggling with mental health, opening up, and being authentic
37:00
The transient nature of fame and constantly pushing
42:00
Relationship with fans
44:00
Asian representation in entertainment
46:00
Street Dance of China
48:00
Self-care by doing what you love
52:00
Defining success
54:00
Lighting round
55:00
Maserty: Seeing the whole picture
1:04:00
Outro
1:08:00

Transcript

Ben Chung: This episode is brought to you in part by Kinjaz's Dojo for Beginners, an online dance tutorial site for noobs. Anthony Lee: If you've ever wanted to start learning how to dance, now you can do so from the comfort of your home. No judgment, no ...