Jackson Wang Opens Up About Depression

In a recent video interview of pop idol Jackson Wang (王嘉爾) and his TEAM WANG design co-founder, Henry Cheung (張權), Jackson revealed that he has taken nearly a year off work, due to struggles with depression!

Extremely Harsh On Himself

The HK singer, who is part of South Korean boy band GOT7, revealed that “I really wasn’t in a good state, for instance, I was dealing with depression.” However, he also shared that his condition has improved after a period of rest and is taking things positively. “Everything happens for the best, I happened to encounter many issues, but now I feel that my mindset, logic and mental health, are much healthier than before,”

Focusing on the mainland Chinese market in recent years, Jackson held a China tour last year, but his Beijing tour was paused due to health issues. In July this year, he revealed in a magazine interview that for the past decade he had been laser focused on work, constantly pushing himself and traveling between different cities such that 3-4 hours of sleep daily became the norm, while the rest of his time was all spent on work. His relentless schedule led to anxiety, and pushed him to take a break.

On Fatherhood Before 35

Fans of the global star responded with encouraging messages, telling Jackson to “take a good rest and adjust well”, “He is really sincere”.

Sharing about his aspirations of becoming a father before 35, Jackson had mentioned that, “If my other half is willing to have kids, I want to spend more time with them as they grow up”, adding, “I hope to become a good father, and give my child all the love and care that I can,”

His good friend Henry also shared about the star’s condition, he really had been emotionally troubled, and that Jackson had been at his unhappiest last year. Knowing that the latter has high standards for himself, Henry added that Jackson would always give himself a lot of pressure if those around him had differing opinions. As a close friend, Henry felt that all he can do was to talk to Jackson and to dutifully complete his own share of work to reduce Jackson’s business pressures, but ultimately, it is up to him to overcome his own demons.

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