Oriental Daily, HK
Hong Kong fencing athlete Wang Jia Er (Jackson) became the first 100% Hong Kong born K-Pop idol, his boyband GOT7 released their debut mini a day earlier, hoping to create an impact in Asia market. Jackson working schedule is very tight and his father, fencing coach Wang Rui Ji head to South Korea yesterday to reunite with his dear son.
South Korean company JYP in the past has successfully promoted Rain, Wonder Girls, miss A etc. This year, they will be actively promoting GOT7, which include members from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand. GOT7’s Hong Kong member, Jackson Wang was a fencing athlete while his father is Wang Rui Ji was the former coach for Hong Kong fencing team. Jackson’s father once opposed his son in entering Korean entertainment industry; he hoped that Jackson will continue his studies in either Hong Kong or USA, continuing his career in fencing. Jackson’s mother was also worried for their son being venturing career in a foreign country by himself. After persistent persuasion by Jackson, his parent finally allowed him to realize his dream.