Jackson Wang wants his next album tour to include Hong Kong, but the singer and former fencing champion says his career now takes priority as he enters his thirties.
The Hong Kong born international star spoke about his plans on Thursday, September 24, during an appearance at Ocean Park Hong Kong for the park's Halloween Fest 2026. His original fantasy project, "Under the Castle", is being presented as part of this year's Halloween programme.
Wang said returning to Hong Kong for a concert is something he genuinely wants to do, although he joked about whether enough people would actually turn up.
"I really want to," Wang said when asked about performing in the city again. "But I don't know if anyone will come."
The singer said he hopes his next album will eventually create an opportunity for a Hong Kong concert. He added that he would be willing to perform at whichever venue was prepared to host the show.
For a performer who has built a global audience since moving from elite fencing into music and entertainment, a return to his hometown would carry particular significance.
Jackson Wang brings Under the Castle to Ocean Park
Wang's appearance at Ocean Park was tied to the debut of "Under the Castle", an original fantasy intellectual property that he created and creatively directed.
The project forms part of Ocean Park's Halloween Fest 2026, with the haunted experience scheduled to run on selected dates from October 9 to November 1.
The setting also has a personal connection for Wang.
He recalled visiting Ocean Park himself during Halloween when he was a child. Years later, he returned to the park with people he was dating, turning the childhood memory into a story about his adult life.
Wang joked that one relationship worked out while another person he had pursued did not.
The comments offered a lighter moment during an appearance that also touched on his career, relationships and plans for the future.
Despite his international profile, Wang continues to speak openly about his connection to Hong Kong. The city was where he grew up and where he developed as a competitive fencer before turning his attention to entertainment.
That background remains an important part of his identity.
Career comes first after turning 30
Wang also addressed his personal life and said his priorities have changed since turning 30.
"After 30, what I care about most now is my career," he said.
The comment came as reporters asked him about recent online speculation surrounding his relationship status and rumours linking him romantically with (G)I DLE member Yuqi.
Wang rejected the dating speculation.
He also denied claims that Yuqi had met his parents, saying that many people had met them and that such a meeting should not be treated as evidence of a relationship.
The singer said he did not believe every rumour deserved a public response.
"Not every single thing needs a response," Wang said.
He explained that he would speak up when clarification was necessary but preferred not to respond to every piece of speculation circulating online.
The approach reflects a broader focus on his work. Rather than allowing personal rumours to dominate public attention, Wang said his main concern now is continuing to build his career and complete the projects he has committed to.
Roc Nation move adds new support
Wang recently joined Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by Jay Z, but said the move has not changed the way he approaches his creative work.
He continues to lead his own projects and remains closely involved in the creative process.
The main difference, according to Wang, is the support structure around him.
He now has a more formal management system and a team handling much of the business side of his career. That allows him to concentrate more closely on creating and executing his projects while others manage the organisational demands that come with an international entertainment career.
Wang joked about the expectations that often accompany being a public figure.
"I’m still just an employee," he said, referring to assumptions that celebrities automatically understand every part of business and financial management.
He then returned to what he considers the more important measure of his work.
"But at the end of the day, whether you call yourself the boss or creative director, it’s about getting things done," he said. "If you do something well and see it through, I think that’s enough."
The comments reflect Wang's approach to creative control. Titles and business structures may change, but completing the work remains the priority.
Thank You marks another personal chapter
Wang's latest single, "Thank You", was released on September 21.
The song is dedicated to the people who have supported him throughout his career. Its accompanying black and white music video follows different stages of his life, connecting his early years in fencing with his later career in music.
The video also includes 30 fans selected from applications submitted by people in more than 80 countries.
The international response reflects the reach Wang has developed since beginning his music career.
Asked whether he was satisfied with the reception for "Thank You" and whether another release could arrive soon, Wang did not offer a firm timetable.
"I think it should happen naturally," he said.
Rather than rushing another release to meet expectations, he suggested that his next move would depend on how the work develops.
That approach also fits with his comments about his wider career. Wang appears more interested in completing projects properly than in attaching a fixed schedule to every stage of his creative output.
Fencing remains part of Wang's routine
Music may now dominate Wang's professional life, but fencing remains part of his everyday routine.
Before becoming an international singer and performer, Wang represented Hong Kong in fencing. He competed at a high level and developed a strong connection with the sport long before entertainment became his main career.
He said he still fences regularly and considers the sport an enjoyable way to stay active.
For Wang, fencing does not feel like conventional gym exercise. The competitive element makes it more enjoyable, even though the physical demands can be significant.
"You don’t feel like you’re in a gym lifting weights," he said.
The protective equipment, constant movement and repeated actions can make fencing physically demanding, but Wang said the sport still feels more like playing a game than completing a workout.
His connection to fencing has also kept him interested in the achievements of Hong Kong athletes.
Pride in Hong Kong's fencing success
Wang reflected on Hong Kong fencers Ryan Choi Chun yin and Cheung Ka long and their performances at the Asian Games.
Having competed alongside fencers from the same sporting community, Wang said he felt proud of his former peers and believed their achievements were already worthy of recognition.
His comments also reflected the distance he has travelled since his own competitive fencing years.
Wang moved from representing Hong Kong in sport to building an international career in music, entertainment and creative direction. Yet fencing remains one of the areas that connects him to his earlier life.
For now, he has no plans to reduce the pace of his work.
"Life has to go on," he said.
He also made clear that he still feels capable of taking on more.
"I still have the energy," Wang said. "So for now, I’ll just do as much as I can."
That attitude could shape the next stage of his career, with new music, the Ocean Park project and a potential Hong Kong concert all forming part of a busy schedule.
A hometown concert is not confirmed yet, and Wang has not announced a date or venue for his next album tour. But his message was clear: if the opportunity comes together, he wants Hong Kong to be part of it.
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